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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-08-22, Page 11MCKERcHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale • LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • SCREENED & FIELD TOPSOIL • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • FILL • BACKHOEING • BULLDOZING • EXCAVATING • LOADING & HAULING Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-9999 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of.Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves, Veal, Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusseislivestock.ca email us at infoebrusseislivestock-ca Call us 519-887-6461. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2001. PAGE 11. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Calves, yearlings sell steady at Friday sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Aug. 17 were 2,479 head of cattle, 346 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold $1 lower with cows selling on a steady trade. Thursday's veal sold on a strong active trade with the lambs selling on a steady market. On Friday all calves and yearlings sold on a steady market. There were 456 steers on offer selling from $108 to $112 with sales to $118.50. A limousin steer con- signed by Kada Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,310 lbs. sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $118.50 with their overall offering of forty steers averaging 1,417 lbs. selling for an average of $111.09. Two steers con- signed by Dennis Dolmage, Londesboro, averaging 1,185 lbs. sold for an average of $111.85 with sales to $114.50. Two gold steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,270 lbs. sold for $111.75. Eleven limousin steers consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, averag- ing 1,542 lbs. sold for an average of $111.63 with sales to $114.25. Twelve steers consigned by Lorne Benedict, Kerwood, averaging 1,325 lbs. sold tor an average of $111.13 with sales to $113. Three steers con- signed by Jeff Mollard, Parkhill, averaging 1,372 lbs. sold for an aver- age of $109.60 with sales to $110.75. Eleven steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,533 lbs. sold for an average of $109.20 with sales to $114.25. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Lloyd Frey, Harriston, averaging 1,410 lbs. sold for an aver- age of $109 with sales to $114.50. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Clarence W. Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,315 lbs. sold for an aver- age of $108.44 with sales to $111. Twelve steers consigned by Martin Metske, Lucknow, averaging 1,426 lbs. sold for an average of $107.40 with sales to $110.75. There were 220 heifers on offer selling from $108 to $112 with sales to $116.25. A limousin heifer con- signed by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, weighing 1,270 lbs. sold for $116.25 to Norwich Packers with their over- all offering of five heifers averaging 1,197 lbs. selling for an average of $112.90. A gold heifer consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mfitchell, weighing 1,290 lbs. sold for $116 to Norwich Packers with his overall offering of nine heifers averaging 1,196 lbs. selling for an average of $109.52. Three heifers consigned by Aaron and Jason Coultes, Wingham, aver- aging 1,252 lbs. averaging $111.17 with sales to $112.50. Five heifers consigned by Dan Hoggart, Londesboro, averaging 1,180 lbs. sold for an average of $115.56 with sales to $115.75. Twenty-two heifers consigned by James Weber, Mount Forest, averaging 1,195 lbs. sold for an average of $108.93 with sales to $110.35. A black heifer consigned by Brad Rapien, Monkton, weighing 1,260 lbs. sold for $108. Four heifers con- signed by John Gillespie, Ripley, averaging 1,100 lbs. sold for $106.64 with sales to $109.75. Twenty-two heifers consigned by Roy Am McCulloch, Allenford, averaging 1,259 lbs. sold for an average of $106.51 with sales to $112.25. Four heifers consigned - by Salverda Bros., Londesboro, averag- ing 1,436 lbs. sold for an average of $105.89 with sales to $108. Fourteen heifers consigned by Jim Shea, Dublin, averaging 1,123 lbs. sold for an average of $105 with sales to $109.75. There were 196 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $70 to $80 with sales to $90; D3, $65 to $70; D4, $55 to $65. One cow consigned by Robert Sider, Atwood, weighing 1,355 lbs. sold for $84. A simmental cow consigned by Bert Croswell, Hepworth, weighing 1,835 lbs. sold for $82.50. Seven holstein cows con- signed by Terpstra Farms Ltd., Brussels, averaging 1,394 lbs. sold for an average of $72.62 with sales to $82. There were 10 bulls on offer sell- ing from $73.50 to $81.50 with sales to $91. A gold bull consigned by Mbrheo Cattle Co. Inc., Clifford, weighing 1,400 lbs. sold for $91. A limousin bull consigned by Joe Shetler Jr., Auburn, weighing 2,060 lbs. sold for $87. There were 176 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $110 to $150; Holstein, $105 to $120; Plain Holstein, $85 to $100. One limousin steer veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, weighing 690 lbs. sold for $150. Three holstein veal consigned by Siebold Siertsema, Auburn, averaging 678 lbs. sold for an average of $119.24 with sales to $122. Two veal consigned by Bert Renkema, Londesboro, averaging 738 lbs. sold for an average of $116.89 with sales to $120. Lambs 50 - 64 lbs., sold $84 to $156; 65 - 79 lbs., $92 to $140; 80 - 94 lbs., $93 to $108; 95 - 109 lbs., $92 to $100. Goats sold $28 to $87.50. Sheep sold $42 to $48. Stocker steers under 400 lbs., sold $176 to $190; 400 - 499 lbs., $142 to $182; 500 - 599 lbs., $148 to $174; 600 - 699 lbs., $126 to $166; 7(X) - 799 lbs., $131 to $153.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $117.50 to $134; 900 - 999 lbs., $102 to $141; and over 1,000 lbs., $111 to $127.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $114 to $192; 400 - 499 lbs., $124 to $164.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $125.50 to $155; 600 - 699 lbs., $110 to $144; 700 - 799 lbs., $114.75 to $136.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $114 to $132.50; and over 900 lbs., $1,08.50 to $127. FSA issues warning about dangers of silo gas The Farm Safety Association has issued a warning about contact with silo gases after an extremely dry growing season. This year's variable weather con- ditions and drought in many areas have contributed significantly to the increase- in possible gas formation. Farmers across Ontario are very con- cerned about the formation of gases as they prepare to harvest and ensile Aug. 14 was an exciting time for 4-H members who gathered in Seaforth. The annual 4-H judging competition was held at the Seaforth Agricultural Society. Members from many 4-H Clubs joined together and had a great learning experience try- ing to judge everything from cows to goats to lambs to snacks and even The recent spate of dry weather has led to concerns about the poten- tial for fires starting in farm fields and equipment. Numerous reports have been received from across Ontario of fires in combines. Buildups of dry straw and heat from the machines have resulted in combustion leading to equipment damage and field tires. There have also been reports of fires starting from hot mufflers on trucks and other equipment because of the dry conditions. Farmers are asked to make sure equipment is cleaned periodically, removing the combustible materials. Caution should also be exercised in taking vehicles into fields where Please Recycle Toil* This Newspaper some of their crops earlier than usual. Silo gas or. nitrogen dioxide can cause a burning sensation in the nose, throat and chest. Exposure to heavy concentrations can cause almost instantaneous death. When inhaled, nitrogen dioxide dissolves in moisture on the internal lung surfaces to form nitric acid. This acid burns the sensitive tissues. flashlights. Each member had to take a quiz on various aspects of 4-H. Later they divided into teams. Different judges would ask members questions to see how well they judged the entries shown. It was a great time to meet many members and to brush up on 4-H crop materials can catch fire. Fire extinguishers should be stan- dard equipment on harvesters. For more information on farm fires visit the Farm Safety Association website at: www.farmsafety.ca Even small periodic doses of con- centrated silo gases may lead to chronic respiratory problems includ- ing shortness of breath, coughing and tluid in the lungs. If you have experienced such symptoms after silo filling, you may have had contact with the gases and should be examined by a physician. Let them know you may have con- tacted nitrogen dioxide in the silo, so judging skills. This should help pre- pare them for the Achievement Day in September. On Sunday, Aug. I9,,the Brussels Belgrave 4-H Beef Club met for a Fun Day. Members brought their calves to the home of Corey Rintoul. This gave members the opportunity to see how well their calves travelled in their stock trailers. The fun day opened with the 4-H pledge, then Rintoul introduced guest speaker Niel Edgar who spoke on the different types of corn feed. There were advantages to the three types of corn he described. There was whole corn, ground corn arid cooked corn which is cooked by microwave, then flattened. The cooked corn would be best as it is easily digested, but also is the prici- that proper diagnosis and treatment can be prescribed. Silos where the gas is suspected can only be entered safely using con- fined space entry procedures includ- ing a self-contained breathing appa- ratus. These procedures are available from the Farm Safety Association office in Guelph. A factsheet on silo gases is also available. The Association can be reached at est of the three types. Rintoul thanked Edgar for corning and gave him a basket of goodies in appreciation. Doug Johnston then spoke on how to handle a beet calf ill the ring. Important things to remember are to always keep an eye on the judge, take time setting up the calf and always walk the calf clockwise. He answered questions members had. Members then walked their calves in the ring to let them get used to being with other animals. Once the calves were tied up in the barn again, the meeting was adjourned and a lunch was served. 1-800-361-8855 or visit the Association's web site at www.farmsafety.ca HE extends moratorium By Mark Nonkes Citizen staff Huron East has extended a mora- torium on building any new barns that would exceed 300 head of live- stock for another year, at the Aug. 14 council meeting. The moratorium makes all three rural wards in Huron East equal. The number was kept at 300 so the small guy could still compete, Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan said. "It makes sense to accommodate the regular small producers," he said. McKillop Councillor Ferg Kelly said producers can still build a decent size barn at 300. The bylaw will run until September of 2002, when it will be re-evaluated by council. Dry weather increases potential for field fires 4-H beef club meets in Seaforth