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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-28, Page 19• Finished Cattle & Cows Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs Stocker Cattle Pigs Oct. 28 - Vaccinated Sale - 11 a.m. Nov. 7 - Bred Cows - 11 a.m. Nov. 11 - Vaccinated Sale - 11 a.m. FRIDAYS •"e; ,,fi,g . -;,;";27 7 00,71,07: _If ' /// „,;,. , / /,, 5." 4.4f.X.4 Roundup Ready Soybeans 2601R 2701R 2801 R Corn Varieties Available N17-05 2555BT 3030 BT 4064 4046 Roundup Ready S14-M7 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1998. PAGE 19. Brussels Livestock report Veal sells on steady market, beef tops $135 averaging 1,313 lbs. sold for $97.75. Two steers consigned by Wendy Weir, Badjeros, averaging 1,535 lbs. sold for an average of $92.70 with sales to $97. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,490 lbs. sold for an average of $88.69 with sales to $96.25. Twenty-five steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,364 lbs. sold for an average of $89.90 with sales to $95.75. Nine steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averaging 1,334 lbs. sold for an average of $89.74 with sales to $95. issues, animal care and quality assurance programs. The Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board had gross sales of $687 million in 1997, based on sales of The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 24 were: fed cattle, 957; cows, 297; veal and bob calves, 601; lambs, 150; stockers 2,363. Fed steers and heifers were selling on a good strong active trade. Cows sold $1 to $2 higher. Veal and lambs both sold on a steady market. All classes of stockers sold steady. There were 488 steers on offer selling from $88 to $92 to the high of $98.75. Thirteen steers consigned by Allan Rundle, Exeter, averaging 1,268 lbs. sold for an average of $94.32 with sales to $98.75. Two steers consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, The board of directors of Ontario Pork has announced the appointment of Paul Knechtel as chief executive officer effective Tuesday, Oct. 13. Knechtel will integrate organizational needs through innovative marketing strategies, implement progressive change management and facilitate critical negotiations while fostering industry relations. "Paul's strengths lie in hiS persuasion and negotiation skills, customer service and strong commitment to staff development and retention," said Will Nap, chairman of Ontario Pork. "Paul is very articulate and has a very affable communication and management style." Knechtel began his career in the family-owned and operated Knechtel Corporation. He became executive vice-president in 1985 and was later appointed president in 1987. When the Knechtel Corporation was sold to The Oshawa Group in 1990, he was appointed president and general manager, then later moved to the position of vice-president Southwestern Ontario for Oshawa Foods. He held this position until 1995. His latest business endeavours included ownership of an indoor golf and sports bar in Kitchener and private consulting for the food industry. Ontario Pork represents 6,000 producers in Ontario in many areas including hog marketing, consumer education, research, government representation, environmental 1 1 : 1 6 PM You are unconscious at a party_ No one knows about your diabetes. The paramedics arrive. 1 1 : 2 1 PM You're in insulin shock. (c)MedicAlert SPEAKS FOR YOU 1-800-668-1507 www.medicalert.ca Three steers consigned by Lloyd Frey, Harriston, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $93.46 with sales to $94.25. Seven steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,406 lbs. sold for an average of $87.76 with sales to $93.75. Thirty-five steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,405 lbs. sold for an average of $87.67 with sales to $93.75. One steers consigned by Maurice Coe, Shelburne, weighing 1,425 lbs. sold for $93.75. There were 441 heifers on offer selling from $88 to $92 to the high of $97. Twenty-three heifers approximately four million hogs. It is estimated that the total industry output from farm gate sales is worth $4.5 billion to the Ontario economy. consigned by Steve Eby, Kincardine, averaging 1,162 lbs. sold for an average of $90.57 with sales to $97. One heifer consigned by Jeff Cormack, Mount Forest, weighing 1,345 lbs. sold for $94. Six heifers consigned by Ronland Farm, Stratford, averaging 1,177 lbs. sold for an average of $89.90 with sales to $93.50. Thirty-three heifers consigned by Donald Cormack, Mount Forest, averaging 1,292 lbs. sold for an average of $88.58 with sales to $93.50. Three heifers consigned by John Smuck, Wingham, averaging 1,090 lbs. sold for an average of $89.55 with sales to $93.50. Fifteen heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,214 lbs. sold for an average of $87.77 with sales to $93.25. Twelve heifers consigned by Ross Battin, Monkton, averaging 1,196 lbs. sold for an average of $88.31 with sales to $93.25. Eight heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,286 lbs. sold for an average of $87.45 with sales to $93. Forty-five heifers consigned by Giffen Farms, Stayner, averaging 1,194 lbs. sold for an average of $88.67 with sales to $93. One charolais heifer consigned by George Adams, Wroxeter, weighing 1,035 lbs. sold for $92.25. There were 297 cows on offer selling: DI and D2 cows, $52 to $57 to the high $69; D3, $48 to $52; D4, $40 to $48. Three holstein cows consigned by John Wiersma, Blyth, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $62.14 with sales to $69. Two cows consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,232 lbs. sold for an average of $60.75 with sales to $64.50. One charolais cow consigned by Ellen Keith, Teeswater, weighing 1,790 lbs. sold for $63.50. There were 16 bulls on offer selling from $56 to $63.50 to the high of $72. One bull consigned by Fanholme Farms, Fullarton, weighing 1,525 lbs. sold for $72. One charolais bull consigned by Jim L. Taylor, Wingham, weighing 2,010 lbs. sold for $65.50. There were 180 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $135.50; Holstein, $90 to $105; Plain Holstein, $60 to $80. Two veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 79 lbs. sold for an average of $135.25 with sales to $135.50. Three veal consigned by David Horst, Gowanstown, averaging 792 lbs. sold for an average of $114.05 with sales to $119. Three veal consigned by Albert Hessels, Wingham, averaging 732 lbs. sold for an average of $106.59 with sales to $115. There were 81 lambs and sheep on offer. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs., sold $125 to $143; 65 - 79 lbs., $106 to $145; 80 - 94 lbs., $95 to $114. Sheep sold $68 to $72.50. Goats sold $32.50 to $110 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $106 to $140; 400 - 499 lbs., $112 to $134; 500 - 599 lbs., $106 to $132; 600 - 699 lbs., $93.75 to $123; 700 - 799 lbs., $82 to $112.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $87 to $111; 900 lbs. and over, $87 to $103.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $88 to $126; 400 - 499 lbs., $109 to $121; 500 - 599 lbs., $94 to $120.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $88.50 to $108; 700 -799 lbs., $76 to $105.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $88.50 to $101.50; 900 lbs. and over, $78.50 to $99.25. Plain stockers sold $48 to $65. Wit Tim Prior of Brussels Agri Services for purchasing my Iamb at the Brussels 4-H Lamb & Calf Sale - Sarah Broadfoot Pork producers name CEO arm Signing off Huron Federation of Agriculture President Pat Down presents the past president's pin to Henry Boot and the annual banquet last week. (Lisa BoonsIoppeLPot photo) BRUSSELS AGROMART LTD. 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