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Brussels Livestock report Lambs sell sharply higher on light receipts The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 11 were: fed cattle, 618; cows, 265; veal and bob calves, 200; lambs and goats, 215; stockers, 1,470. Steers and heifers sold $2 to $3 higher. Cows sold $1 to $2 higher. Veal sold $5 higher. Lambs sold sharply higher with lighter receipts. All classes of stockers sold very active with calves selling $2 to $5 higher and yearlings selling steady. There were 377 steers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $102.50. Forty-three steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,410 lbs. sold for an average of $93.55 with a limousin steer weighing 1,380 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers at $102.50. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,378 lbs. sold for an average of $97.16 with sales to $102.50. Twenty-six steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,468 lbs. sold for an average of $90.68 with sales to $99. Fourteen steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,419 lbs. sold for an average of $93.26 with sales to $98.50. Two steers consigned by Carl Mollard, Parkhill, averaging 1,278 lbs. sold for $97.50. Five steers consigned by Jerry Kuntz, Formosa, averaging 1,429 lbs. sold for an average of $96.84 with sales to $97.50. Fifty-seven steers consigned by Dale and Dave Foster, St. Marys, averaging 1,448 lbs. sold for an average of $92.87 with sales to $96.50. Three steers consigned by Dave Campbell, Kerwood, averaging 1,231 lbs. sold for an average of $92.96 with sales to $96. Two steers consigned by George Chettleburgh, Wingham, averaging 1,287 lbs. sold for an average of $94.97 with sales to $96. Ten steers consigned by Dale Gammie, Lucknow, averaging 1,332 lbs. sold for an average of $89.42 with sales to $95.50. There were 223 heifers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $012.50. Sixteen heifers consigned by Archie T. Campbell, Iona Station, averaging 1,221 lbs. sold for an average of $92.93 with sales to $102.50. Six heifers consigned by Bev Hamilton, Hensall, averaging 1,259 lbs. sold for an average of $94.64 with sales to $100. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,208 lbs. sold for an average of $91.24 with sales to $97. Eleven heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,165 lbs. sold for an average of $92.49 with sales to $97. Three heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Michigan, averaging 1,131 lbs. sold for an average of $90.28 with sales to $96.25. Two heifers consigned by John Smuck, Wingham, averaging 1,160 lbs. sold for an average of $94.07 with sales to $95.50. Six heifers consigned by Allan Thornton, Gorrie, averaging 1,185 lbs. sold for an average of $90.24 with sales to $95. Seven heifers consigned by Theo Melady Farms Ltd., Seaforth, averaging 1,224 lbs. sold for an average of $89.59 with sales to $94.75. Ten heifers consigned by Alfred Zwiep, Monkton, averaging 1,073 lbs. sold for an average of $90.16 with sales to $94.50. Two heifers consigned by Joan Lamb, Goderich, averaging 1,280 lbs. sold for an average of $92.09 with sales to $94.25. There were 265 cows on offer selling from $40 to $58 to the high of $65.50. One RWF cow „consigned by Don Farrell, Ripley, weighing 1,640 lbs. sold for $65.50. Eight cows consigned by Steve Michie, Brussels, averaging 1,308 lbs. sold for an average of $61.06 with sales to $65. Two cows consigned by Ken McAlpine, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,350 lbs. sold for an average of $62.91 with sales to $64.50. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from $52.50 to $62.50 to the high of $72. One Red bull consigned by Xaveria Forsythe, Grand Valley, weighing 1,780 lbs. sold for $63. One bull consigned by Carl Martin, Gowanstown, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $62.50. There were 157 veal on offer selling: Beef, sold $95 to $141; Holstein, $75 to $85; Plain Holstein, $60 to $75. Two veal consigned by Dale Bachert, Blyth, averaging 598 lbs. sold for an average of $133.28 with sales to $141. One veal consigned by Michelle Dekens, Clinton, weighing 730 lbs. sold for $132. Eight veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 674 lbs. sold for an average of $107.72 with sales to $130. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $225 to $200; 50 - 79 lbs., $235 to $265; 95 - 109 lbs., $112 to $155. Sheep sold $50 to $130. Goats sold $20 to $120. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $101 to $129; 400 - 499 lbs., $103 to $145.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $110 to $134; 600 - 699 lbs., $107 to $129; 700 - 799 lbs., $97.25 to $120.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $98.25 to $113; and 900 lbs. and over, $93 to $106.75. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $101 to $144; 400 - 499 lbs., $110.50 to $138; 500 - 599 lbs., $102 to $131; 600 - 699 lbs., $85.50 to $122; 700 - 799 lbs., $90 to $106; 800 - 899 lbs., $93 to $105.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $71.50 to $103.25. Plain stockers sold $45 to $60. Pork Congress showcases best Agitating and pumping liquid manure can lead to a large release of hydrogen sulphide, a gas that is deadly to both humans and livestock. Research has led to the following discoveries and conclusions which are important for anyone handling liquid manure to know: 1. You can only smell the characteristic rotten egg odour for a short time before it overwhelms the human nose. This can lead a person to think the gas is gone when in fact they simply can no longer smell it. 2. Hydrogen sulphide is released from the manure when it is agitated. The release can be three times as high if the stream of agitated manure is allowed to break the surface or hit a wall or post in the pit. 3. Hydrogen sulphide release stops when agitation stops. However, it will only be safe when the air space above the manure has been completely changed. 4. Pit fans sized at 20 - 30 per cent of the maximum ventilation rate can ensure that the air goes down through the slats and does not come up into the animal zone. In this case, the wall fans should be turned off because the extra incoming ventilation can be driven down and then back up through the slats. 5. The large opening of the pump out ports will act as air inlets and reduce the ability of pit fans to draw air down through the slats. Restrict these openings with plates cut to fit around the pump piping. Great care must be taken in the construction of such covers. If they are not secure, they create another hazard of someone falling through them. Millions of gallons of liquid manure will be spread this spring. Just because you have had no problem with gassing in the past does not mean it will not happen in the future. Such problems are often the result of an unfortunate series of circumstances or coincidences. Often, the devil is in the details. Everyone involved should carefully think about the potential hazards and either correct them or be extra mindful when pumping manure. Further reading available from your local OMAFRA office. 1. Manure gas: CPS leaflet M-8710 2. Minimizing Manure Gas Hazard; Clarke and Patni 3. Manure Gas - Hydrogen Sulphide; Farm Safety Association. The Ontario Pork Congress celebrates 25 years of success on June 25 and 26 at the Stratford Fairgrounds. There will be opportunities to get involved for anyone interested in the pork industry: past, present or future. Bright Ideas? Enter the Innovation Competition. This year, 21 of the best innovations will be displayed at the Congress and voted on by those in attendance. Innovations may apply to any segment of pork production and must be received at the Congress office by Friday, May 1. Looking to reach pork industry stakeholders? Become a Sponsor by May 1 at these levels: Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,000), Silver ($1,000), or Bronze ($500). Exhibitors should include the 25th Anniversary in their displays. Something to say? Ontario Pork Congress wants to hear from youth in the Essay Competition on this year's theme, "A Glimpse of Yesterday, of Vision of Tomorrow". Children ages seven to nine can enter their one-page drawings_ or stories. Youth ages 10- _21 can enter their 250-500-word typewritten essay. Essay entries are due to the Congress office by June 1. Artistic? Now is the time to prepare your Pig Art, including a special piece to enter in the 25th Anniversary category this year. Entries must be received by June 24 at the Congress office in the Coliseum. Contact Jean Smelski, OPC Secretary at (519) 625-8811 for more information on any of the above events. Ro1,1,INEMIIRIE:k RID AEN SD OR1111,1 BRUSSELS Division of U P OMING LIVESTOCK Gamble & Rogers Ltd. SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 ,