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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-07-14, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1999. Brussels Livestock report 1,520 head cattle, lambs, goats on auction block The total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending July 9 were: 1,520 head of cattle, lambs and goats. Fed steers and heifers sold $1 to $2 lower. Cows sold on a good strong active trade. On Thursday veal sold $5 to $10 higher with lambs selling sharply lower. Friday Stocker calves sold barely steady with the yearlings selling $2 to $3 lower. w There were 338 steers on offer selling from $88 to $95 to the high of $100. One limousin steer consigned by James M. Martin, Holstein, weighing 1,265 lbs. sold to Garry Bowen Livestock for $100 with his overall offering of six steers averaging 1,373 lbs. selling for an average of $90.98. One limousin steer consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, weighing 1,225 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $96.75 with their overall offering of thirty- six steers averaging 1,338 lbs. selling for an average of $90.74. One black steer consigned by Robert Elg, Listowel, weighing 1,355 lbs. sold for $94.25. Five steers consigned by Allan Carroll, Wardsville, averaging 1,361 lbs. sold for an average of $94.15 with sales to $94.25. Eleven steers consigned by Lome Benedict, Kerwood, averaging 1,333 lbs. sold for an average of $93.38 with sales to $95.50. Thirty- four steers consigned by G & L Glelen Farms Ltd., Crediton, averaging 1,289 lbs. sold for an average of $91.77 with sales to $96. Thirty-three steers consigned by Harold M. Carroll, Wardsville, averaging 1,360 lbs. sold for an average of $91.49 with sales to $96.50. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,420 lbs. sold for an average of $91.46 with sales to $96. Thirty steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,327 lbs. sold for an average of $91.48 with sales to $93.75. Five steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, averaging 1,438 lbs. sold for an average of $91.19 with sales to $95. There were 170 heifers on offer selling from $88 to $94 to the high of $95.50. One gold heifer consigned by Perry Sereda, Crediton, weighing 1,210 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $95.50 with his overall offering of forty-six heifers averaging 1,149 lbs. selling for an average of $89.52. One rwf heifer consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, weighing 1,135 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $93.75 with his overall offering of nine heifers averaging 1,220 lbs. selling for an average of $89.16. One charolais heifer consigned by Ted Tennant, Flesherton, weighing 1,285 lbs. sold for $90.75. One simmental heifer consigned by Stanley Wright, Feversham, weighing 1,405 lbs. sold for $90.50. Three heifers consigned by Ron Tullock, Meaford, averaging 1,121 lbs. sold for an average of $89.66 with sales to $91.50. Four heifers consigned by Alvin Dow, Staffa, averaging 1,080 lbs. sold for an average of $89.56 with sales to $90. Five heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,196 lbs. sold for an average of $88.65 with sales to $92.25. Two heifers consigned by Matthew Edgar, Wroxeter, averaging 1,208 lbs. sold for an average of $86.09 with sales to $91. Four heifers consigned by Edward Gingerich, Lucknow, averaging 1,086 lbs. sold for an average of $85.73 with sales to $90. Six heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler, Ayton, averaging 1,253 lbs. sold for an average of $83.67 with sales to $90. There were 234 cows on offer selling: DI and D2, $56 to $60 to the high of $75; D3, $52 to $56; D4, $45 to $50. Three holstein cows consigned by Robert Julian, Beachville, averaging 1,252 lbs. sold for an average of $60.55 with sales to $75. One holstein cow consigned by Jim Van Osch, Lucknow, weighing 1,075 lbs. sold’ for $74. Four holstein cows consigned by Robert Hess, Ayton, averaging 1,130 lbs. sold for an average of $59.03 with sales to $73. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from $70 to $84.50 to the high of $85. Four bulls consigned by Reays Unlimited, Hanover, averaging 1,753 lbs. sold for an average of $75.15 with sales to $85. One charolais bull consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms, Ripley, weighing 2,180 lbs. sold for $84.50. There were 200 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $129.50; Holstein, $75 to $95; Plain Holstein, $60 to $75. Four veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 629 lbs. sold for an average of $125.70 with sales to $129.50. Four veal consigned by Decroft Farms Limited, Clinton, averaging 653 lbs. sold for an average of $118.05 with sales to $124.50. One veal consigned by Sarah Verburg, Londesboro, weighing 670 lbs. sold for $123. Note: Over 700 lbs. veal will be sharply discounted due to a new government ruling of hides having to be removed. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $150 to $165; 50 to 64 lbs., $110 to $148; 65 to 79 lbs., $95 to $144; 80 to 94 lbs., $93 to $117.50; 95 to $110 lbs., $98 to $101. Sheep sold $46 to $65. Goats sold $24 to $120 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $117 to $147; 400 - 499 lbs., $112 to $138; 500 - 599 lbs., $110 to $133; 600 - 699 lbs., $100 to $128; 700 - 799 lbs., $96 to $113; 800 - 899 lbs., $91 to $107; 900 lbs. and over, $90 to $105. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $107.50 to $134; 400 - 499 lbs., $115 to $130; 500 - 599 lbs., $105 to $123; 600 - 699 lbs., $95 to $1 15; 700 - 799 lbs., $98 to $110.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $90.50 to $102; 900 lbs. and over, $83 to $94.50. Plain stockers sold $48 to $65. Tax plan benefits forests for future By David Olinger, for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Landowners in southern Ontario and across the province are gaining a better appreciation for their forested property and receiving a tax break while they’re at it. The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, introduced by the province in January 1998, allows qualifying landowners to have their forested property reassessed and taxed at 25 per cent of the residential rate - similar to farmland. In exchange, they submit a Managed Forest Plan which provides a detailed description of how they will actively manage their forest over the next five years and also provides a overview of their long-term goals (over a 20-year period) for the property. The plan must be approved by a government-authorized Managed Forest Plan Approver. As well, every five years a review and update of the plan must occur. Future generations of Ontarians are assured of better managed and sustainable private forests as a result of this voluntary stewardship program. And many landowners say they are gaining far more than the tax break from the program. The program’s eligibility requirements include: that the forested area in the plan cover at least four hectares (10 acres), excluding all residences, that there be a minimum number of trees per hectare, that the forest be all on one property tax roll and that the land must be owned by a Canadian citizen, corporation, partnership or conservation authority. The program is a partnership between the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA). More information can be obtained by contacting the OFA at (416) 493-4565 (web address: http://www.oforest.on.ca) or the OWA at (613) 258-0110 (web address: http://www.ont-woodlot- assoc.org). County seeks study funding Huron County will seek provin­ cial funding for the first stage of a $240,000 study into the quality of underground water supplies. Both the county health unit and the planning and development department want to know more about the quality of water in the 4-Hers hold battery blitz Huron County 4-H members and leaders are again collecting the spent lead acid batteries to raise funds for the program. This is a chance to drop off the used lead acid batteries to any of the eight locations throughout the county. This yearly event helps to make the home and farm environment a safer place as well as help the local 4-H youth program. Drop the batteries off at any of the following locations before Aug. 3: Becker’s Farm Equipment, Exeter; Edward Fuels, Goderich or Clinton; Hill & Hill, Varna; Lucknow Co-op, Lucknow; McGavin Farm Equipment,Walton; Townsend Tire, Londesboro; Vincent Farm Equipment, Seaforth; Watson Hardware, Gorrie. For further information contact Gerda VandenHoven at 522-1130. underground aquifers and are back­ ing the study which the Ministry of Environment’s Ground Water Pro­ tection Fund will support for 75 per cent of the costs. The first $40,000 pilot study would would set out the methods under which the study would be conducted. The second $160,000 phase would see more test wells drilled at key locations. The third $40,000 phase would compile and analyze information collected from the sentinel wells situated around the. county. PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE BETTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE PARENTS It all starts with Newspapers BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep Stockers Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 COOK'S ■ Everything you need for Preharvest Now is the time! Why tramp more wheat than you have to? 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