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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-08-21, Page 13arm Farm Assoc. issues warning BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1996 PAGE 13. Brussels Livestock report Fed steer, heifer prices rise, cows hold steady The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Aug. 16 were: fed cattle, 787; cows, 287; veal calves, 313; lambs, 218; and stockers, 1,124. The fed steers and heifers sold $2 higher with the cows selling steady. On Thursday the veal sold $2 higher, with the lambs selling steady. On Friday the calves sold $2 higher, with the yearlings selling steady. There were 609 fed steers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $104.50. A black steer consigned by Bill Haines, Wingham, weighing 1,295 lbs. sold for $104.50 to MGI Packers. Ten steers consigned by Russel Halliday, Chesley, averaging 1,291 lbs. sold for an average price of $92.69 with one black steer weighing 1,185 lbs. selling for $102. A steer consigned by Murray Ohm, Monkton, weighing 1,260 lbs. sold for $98.25, with his total A recent death in a silo on an Ontario farm has prompted the Farm Safety Association to issue a warning about entering silos during danger periods. The death involved an individual who entered a sealed silo where lack of oxygen and possible gases contributed to the death. The Association warns that any silo should be considered a confined space and appropriate safety measures should be taken. Silo gases can form in silos immediately after haylage or corn offering of seven steers, averaging 1,264 lbs. selling for an overall price of $94.64. Thirteen steers consigned by Raye Pegg, Tupperville, averaging 1,387 lbs. sold for an overall average of $90.06, with sales to $97.50. Eighteen steers consigned by Orlan Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,368 11)s, sold for an average of $86.21 to the high of $95. Thirty steers r-,nsigned by John Hanlon, Ingersoll, averaging 1,297 lbs. sold for an overall average of $87.96 and he had sales to $96.25. Ten steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,313 lbs. sold for an average of $92.61 to the top of $94. Eleven steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averaging 1,215 lbs. sold for an average of $91.48 with sales to $95.50. A Limousin steer consigned by Chuck Durrer, Mildmay, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $95. Thirty-eight steers silage is put in and can last for up to three weeks after filling is completed. Sealed silos with high moisture corn have an oxygen deficiency due to build-up of carbon dioxide. Both of these areas should not be entered unless the rules of confined space entry are followed including the wearing of appropriate self- contained breathing apparatus. BASIC ENTRY PROCEDURES FOR CONFINED SPACES 1. Test the atmosphere for Continued on page 17 consigned by Hugh Lynch, Hyde Park, averaging 1,273 lbs. sold for an overall average of $91.39 to the high of $94.75. There were 155 fed heifers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $97. Eight heifers con- signed by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,183 lbs. sold for an average of $88.04 to the top of $95.50. Two Charolais heifers consigned by Noah Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,225 lbs. sold for $90.50. Four heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,223 lbs. sold for an average of price of $86.36, with sales to $87.75. Two heifers consigned by Lorne Weber, Neustadt, averaging 1,180 lbs. sold for $87. Three heifers consigned by George Chettleburgh, Wingham, averaging 1,140 lbs. sold for an average of $86.71. There were 287 cows on offer selling from $38 to $55 to the high of $68. A cow consigned by Les Bluhm, Chesley, weighing 1,250 lbs: sold for $68. A cow consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, weighing 1,540 lbs. sold for $66. A black cow consigned by Donald Simpson, Ripley, weighing 1,415 lbs. sold for $66. There were 23 bulls on offer selling from $45.50 to $66.50 to the high of $70. Five virgin bulls consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, averaging 1,256 lbs. sold for $86.75. Six virgin bulls consigned by Murray Mielhausen, Lions Head, averaging 1,522 lbs. sold for an average price of $65.52. A red bull consigned by Hank Wind, Putnam, weighing 1,695 lbs. sold for $66.50. There were 313 veal on offer selling: Plain and Heavy Holstein, sold $60 to $75; Holstein, $85 to $105; and Beef, $80 to $115. A Holstein veal consigned by John Verberg, Londesboro, weighing 630 lbs. sold for $115 with his total offering of 12 veal, averaging 656 lbs. and selling for the overall average price of $98.37. A black veal consigned by John McIntosh, Brussels, weighing 500 lbs. sold for $107.50. A Holstein veal consigned by Eli Martin, Gowanstown, weighing 615 lbs. sold for $105. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $100 to $135; 50 to 80 lbs., $132.50 to $148; and 80 to 95 lbs., $129- to $143. Sheep sold $37 to $53. Goats sold $11 to $100. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $89 to $107; 400 - 500 lbs., $81.45 to EARLY GOOSE SEASON The Canadian Wildlife Service has released the dates for the 1996 Migratory Bird open seasons. In areas 85 and 86, there will be an early goose season from Sept. 3 to Sept. 12. The season for Canada geese will reopen on Oct. 16 and continue on through to Dec. 31. There is a concern over the reduced population of the Southern James Bay species of Canada geese. The break in the goose season in units 85 and 86 provides an opportunity for a successful migration of this species. It is still legal to use lead shot this year in WMU's 85 and 86. In 1996 lead shot is not permitted in National Wildlife Areas and non- toxic shot hunting zones. (ie Wye Marsh). However, in 1997 it will be illegal to hunt a migratory game bird using any shot but non-toxic shot. ACCESS TO INFORMATION The "Fall 1996 - Spring 1997" hunting regulations will be available in mid-August. Copies of the publication can be picked up at local licence issuers or at the MNR office. Do you want to know where the fishing action is across the province? If you have access to a computer and internet, you can find the information at: http://www. cyberplex.comaishontario Ontario Parks is also accessible on the internet. This internet location will give you information regarding our Provincial Parks and how to reserve a site. The internet address for this site: http://www. mnr.gov.on.ca./MNR/parks/index. html For other information regarding the Ministry of Natural Resources, you can access us at: http://www. mnr.gov.on.ca $117; 500 - 600 lbs., $83.20 to $94; 600 - 700 lbs., $82.25 to $106; 700 - 800 lbs., $80 to $92.50; 800 - 900 lbs., $80.90 to $90; 900 - 1,000 lbs., $82.30 to $92.25; 1,000 lbs. and over, $82.40 to $87.50. Heifers, 300 - 400 lbs., sold $76.55 to $92; 400 - 500 lbs., $75.80 to $84; 500 - 600 lbs., $74.85 to $89; 600 - 700 lbs., $74.90 to $105; 700 - 800 lbs., $80 to $89.50; 800 - 900 lbs., $75.50 to $85; 900 lbs. and over, $72 to $80.25. Hunters who participated in the Moose Hunt draw this year and were unsuccessful, will not be receiving a letter in the mail. This is a cost saving measure that will save the province approximately $40,000. Instead, hunters can dial 1-800-265-6657 (English) or 1- 800-222-9784 (French) for results. You must have your 15 digit outdoors card number available. Surplus tags are available to ' those people who were unsuccessful in the draw. Most of the surplus tags available are designated for remote areas of the province with poor access. (usually aircraft). For further information regarding these surplus tags, contact this office. DEER HUNT APPLICATIONS It appears that there may be some confusion over the new deer hunt application system. Those hunters who applied through the phone system have applied for either an antlerless tag in selective hunt areas (ie WMU 84) or an antlerless tag for archery seasons in controlled areas. (ie WMU 85). Those applications were due at the end of July. The deadline for the CONTROLLED DEER HUNT is Sept. 3 at 4:30 p.m. This hunt is known locally as the shotgun hunt. The only way to apply for controlled hunt this year is through the paper application which is available at this office or your local issuer. Farmer/landowners who are eligible for a validation tag are required to submit their forms by the 16th of October. ASK THE MNR Readers of this column are invited to submit questions to this office regarding resource uses, laws or other concerns. MIRA faVI1DIVI011 11. Something to celebrate Public Health Nurse Marguerite Thomas, seated front, right, helped The Ark access a grant from the Altamira Foundation for the Ark. The $9,000 donation will be going towards the Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) Program at the youth centre. With Thomas are, back row, from left: Kristin Hopper, Sara Little, Chrissy Mason, Matt Elliott. Seated: Christie Gerth, Nicole White and Ark treasurer Mary Lou Crosby.