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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-01-08, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2003. PAGE 15. Agriculture______ Brussels Livestock report 298 steers on offer, nvg. 8108 to 8115 Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 3 were 1,158 head of cattle, 206 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers traded $2 to $3 higher. Choice cows sold stronger with plainer cows selling on a steady market. On Thursday the veal sold on a steady market and the lambs sold on a strong trade. On Friday all weights and classes of stockers sold on an active trade. There were 298 steers on offer selling from $108 to $115 with sales to $124.50. One limousin steer consigned by Luke Gingerich, Chesley, weighed 1,465 lbs. which sold for $124.25. His overall offering of seven steers averaged 1,489 lbs. for an average price of $114.41. John Giousher, Wingham, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,375 lbs. which was purchased by Norwich Packers for $120.75. His overall offering of ten steers averaged 1.353 lbs. selling for an average of $114.15. Thirteen black steers consigned by Jack Culbert, Dungannon, averaged 1,470 lbs. selling for an average of $114.37 with his top steer weighing 1,405 lbs. selling for $119.25. Bill Robinson, Auburn, consigned ten simmental steers averaging 1,477 lbs. selling for an average of $ 114.22 with sales up to $115.50. Thirty­ eight charolais steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaged 1.489 lbs. selling for an average of $113.85 with sales up to $115.50. Jason B. Martin, Chesley, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,510 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $117.25. His overall offering of eight steers averaged 1,593 lbs. for an average of $112.73. Sixty-six steers consigned by D. M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, averaged 1,535 lbs. selling for an average of $112.16 with their top charolais steer weighing 1,510 lbs. selling to Dominion Meats for $117. Andrew H. Martin, Chesley, consigned two RWF steers averaging 1,395 lbs. selling to Moyer Packing Co. for $115.25. His overall offering of six steers averaging 1,445 lbs. for an average price of $112.03. Twenty-two steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wingham, averaged 1,509 lbs. selling for an average of $109.58 with his top liniousin steer weighing 1,406 lbs. selling for $116.25. Fred Smith, Brussels, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1.510 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meats for $117.50. His overall offering of eight steers averaged 1,603 lbs. for an average price of $109.33. There were 125 heifers on offer selling from $108 to $115 with sales to $122.75. Hugh Love, Atwood, consigned two gold heifers averaging 1,293 lbs. which sold for $122.75. His overall consignment of eleven heifers averaged 1,370 lbs. selling for an average of $115.50. One red heifer consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, weighed 1,185 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $120.50. Their overall consignment of forty-two heifers averaged 1,333 lbs. selling for an average price of $115.37. Bev Hamilton, Hensail, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,310 lbs. which sold to Highland Packers for $119.50. His overall offering of thirteen heifers averaged 1,348 lbs. selling for an average of $117.51. Six heifers consigned by Andy VanderVeen, Blyth, averaged 1,228 lbs. selling for an average of $114.38 with his top limousin heifer weighing 1,185 lbs. selling for $116.25. Don Eadie, Wingham, consigned two limousin heifers averaging 1,140 lbs. selling for an average of $114.30 with sales up to $117.75. ■ Two limousin heifers consigned by Ray Zettler, Walkerton, averaged 1,430 lbs. selling for an average of $113 with sales up to $115.25. Brian and Bill Dallner, Atwood, consigned two red heifers averaging 1,085 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meats for $113.25. Their overall offering of seven heifers averaged 1,142 lbs. selling for an average of $111.54. Fourteen heifers consigned by Ron Dietrich, Mildmay, averaged 1,198 lbs. selling for an average of $108.34 with his top grey heifer weighing 1,310 lbs. selling to Moyer Packing Co. for $114. Ed Husk, Kincardine, consigned one gold heifer weighing 1,240 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meats for $117-50. His overall offering of six heifers averaged 1,169 lbs. selling for an average of $107.46. One gold heifer consigned by Gord Dougherty, Goderich, weighed 1,205 lbs. which sold to Ryding Regency for $115.50. His overall offering of eight heifers averaged 1,239 lbs. selling for an average of $107.32. There were 184 cows on offer. D1 and D2 cows sold $55 to $59 with sales to $73; D3, $50 to $55; D4, $40 to $50. Mark Sluys, Listowel, consigned one holstein cow weighing 1,790 lbs. which sold to Moyer Packing co. for $72.50. His overall consignment of three holstein cows averaged 1,752 lbs. for an average of $67.03. One holstein cow consigned by Fred Huigen, Kippen, weighed 1,545 lbs. selling to Packerland Packing Co. for $70.50. Stan Terpstra, Mitchell, consigned one holstein cow weighing 1,355 lbs. which sold to Aylmer Meat Packers for $70.50. There were eight bulls on offer selling from $60 to $83.50 with sales to $91. Murray Pfeifer, Baden, consigned one black bull weighing 1,595 lbs. which sold for $91. One limousin bull consigned by Kevin Pfeffer, Palmerston, weighed 2,245 lbs. which was purchased by Dominion Meats for $83.50. There were 85 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $112 to $146; Holstein, $95 to $115 with sales to $118.50; Plain Holstein, $70 to $85. Mark and Paul Pennington, Mildmay, consigned one limousin veal steer weighing 680 lbs. which sold to Newmarket Meats for $146. One simmental veal heifer consigned by George Ducharme, Dashwood, weighed 690 lbs. selling for $123. Lyle Kinsmefi, Kippen, consigned three holstein veal steers averaging 723 lbs. which were purchased by Holly Park Meat Packers for $118.50. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold to* $185; 50 - 64 lbs., $167 to $190; 65 - 79 lbs., $137 to $170; 95 - 109 lbs., $128 to $136. Goats sold $25 to $125. Sheep sold $47.50 to $65. Stocker steers, under 400 lbs., sold $19 to $147; 400 - 499 lbs., $110 to $146; 500 - 599 lbs., $114 to $140; 600 - 699 lbs., $110 to $132.25; 700 - 799 lbs., $84 to $130; 800 - 899 lbs., $103.50 to $123; 900 - 999 lbs., $114.50 to $120; 1.000 lbs. and over. $110 to $123.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs.. $106 to $139; 400 - 499 lbs., $114 to $121; 500 - 599 lbs., $112 to $129; 600 - 699 lbs., $97.50 to $115; 700 - 799 lbs., $103.50 to $123.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $105 to $119; 900 lbs. and over, $108.50 to $125. Farm Smart focuses on building future Walton to host pigeon show By Janice Becker Citizen staff The Grand Walton Pigeon Show will be an opportunity for breeders to exhibit their racing and show birds while others will be able to learn about the sport. The first-time show, sponsored by the Lucan Homing Pigeon Club, of which Paul Finch of Walton is a member, will be held at Walton Hall, Jan 18, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Finch and his wife Laurie came up with the idea for the show a few months ago, partially as an exhibit to bring awareness to the sport of homing pigeons for young and old alike. “We want to get kids involved in flying pigeons,” says Finch. “We want to make them aware of the different types.” Along with plaques, trophies and ribbons for the top finishers in the old bird, yearling and young bird categories for racers and show pigeons, awards will be presented for the overall grand champions of the show as well as top exhibitors. Finch expects at least 150-300 birds at the show. The show is also being held as a fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation. Laurie suffers from kidney disease and will, at some point, require a transplant. The entry fee is $1.50 per bird for the Eye Sign class, says Finch. This classification has judges examining the pigeons’ eyes to determine if they are racers, breeders or duals which are good for both purposes. The show class entry fee is 75 cents per bird. Entrants need only show up the day of the event to enter. All visitors may attend the show for free, though donations to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Refreshments will be available with a portion of the proceeds going to the Foundation. There will be door prizes awarded and the Finches are still looking for contributions. Anyone wishing to help may call the Finches at 887- 8188. The fifth annual FarmSmart Conference will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the University of Guelph. Farm Smart is an Agricultural Conference organized by the Golden Horseshoe and Heartland Soil and Crop Improvement Associations in partnership with the Ontario Agricultural College, OMAF and participating industry. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. The program begins promptly a1 9 a.m. and runs to 4:30 p.m. Participants each choose their own conference agenda from a selection of 35 timely topics with presentations on crop and animal production (dairy and beef), business management, nutrient management and general interest. The program is organized with six concurrent sessions running throughout the day. In addition a planter/drillspravvr clinic is occurring in the morning and a tour of the university plant agriculture greenhouses runs in he afternoon (pre-registration in advance required). The special luncheon speaker is Dr. David Biesenthal from Walkerton who will discuss the impacts on his family and farm operation and how he plans to movt forward. The registration fee, including a hot meal at lunch, is only $35. To partially offset this cost, many participating farm suppliers will be offering coupons worth a total of $15 to those who attend Farm Smart ($5 off FarmSmart registration and $10 off a purchase at the retailer with a validated FarmSmart coupon). Ask for a Farm Smart coupon at local farm supply stores or businesses. Cutoff for pre-registration (VISA only) by phone is Wednesday, Jan. 8 by 4:30 p.m. at 1-877-424-1300. The cost of showing up on Saturday, Jan. 11 will be $45 and the meal is not guaranteed Do you know where the “flight zone” is? (NC)-Understanding the flight zone and point of balance for handling livestock can reduce stress to livestock and help prevent injuries to handlers. The “flight zone” is the animal’s personal space and can be determined by slowly walking up to the animal. When a person enters the flight zone, the animal will move away in the opposite direction. Deeply invading the flight zone will cause the animal to become afraid and possibly agitated. The size of the flight zone will diminish as the animal receives frequent, gentle handling. An animal’s “point of balance” is in the chest area. To make an animal move forward, the handler should stand behind the point of balance; and, likewise to cause the anima! to back up, the handler should stand in front of the point of balance. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture along with Farm Credit Canada, the Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety and Rural Health, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada want to encourage farmers to practise Livestock handling safety: Put your best foot forward. Farm Safety Means Farm Safely. For more information visit www.cfa-fca.ca - News Canada BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves, Veal, Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep 10:00 a.m. Stockers