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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-03-12, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2003. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report 599 lambs, goats on offer, goats to $85 Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 7 were 2,289 head of cattle, 599 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold on a good steady trade. The cows sold on a good market at prices $1 to $2 higher. On Thursday the veal sold on a steady market while the lambs sold on a strong active trade. On Friday the calves traded on a steady market with the yearlings selling $2 to $4 lower. There were 504 steers on offer selling from $107 to $112 with sales to $120. Bill Kerslake, Staffa, consigned one blonde steer weighing 1,375 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $120. His overall offering of forty-five steers averaged 1,325 lbs. for an average price of $110.96. Fifteen steers consigned by Phares Kraemer, Paisley, averaged 1,474 lbs. selling for an average of $107.98 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,410 lbs. selling to Dominion Meats for $115. Clare Shantz, Dobbinton, consigned one gold steer weighing 1,450 lbs. which sold for $111. His overall consignment of six steers averaged 1,431 lbs. selling for an average of $109.29. Luke Gingerich, Chesley, consigned seven steers averaging 1,475 lbs. selling for an average of Examining the herd There was a very good turn-out to the bull evaluation centre open house held at Brian and Connie Alcock’s McKillop farm on Sunday. Prospective buyers had an opportunity to look at various breeds of bulls and compare growth records kept by Alcock. This was the first group of bulls to complete testing at the new centre. (Vicky Bremnerphoto) Make farm safety child’s game Farming is as much a way of life as it is an occupation for over 3900 Huron County farm operators. In fact, Huron County is the most agriculturally productive county in Ontario. With spring approaching, there isn’t a better time than March 14- 20 for Huron to celebrate National Farm Safety Week. Although farm families are more aware of the dangers that lurk on and around the farm, there is still a lot of work to be done to prevent young children from being injured. “Since the working environment of the farm is also the family home, it can allow children to fall victim to the hazards posed by machinery, flowing grain, chemicals, livestock and open water”, says Shannon Austin, Huron County Health Unit. “To curious and energetic children, the farm is seen as one big $108.66 with one limousin steer weighing 1,435 lbs. selling to Dominion meats for $112.50. Five red steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaged 1,383 lbs. selling for $111.75. Their overall consignment of thirty steers averaged 1,457 lbs. selling for an average of $107.89. John A. Elliott, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,492 lbs. selling for an average of $107.09 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,360 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $113.75. One limousin steer consigned by Tom Triebner, Exeter, weighed 1,515 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $114. His overall offering of twenty-seven steers averaged 1,477 lbs. selling for an average of $106.27. D. M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, consigned one hundred and eight steers averaging 1,558 lbs. selling for an average of $105.06 with their top limousin steer weighing 1,355 lbs. selling for $111.25. Five steers consigned by Manassah Martin, Paisley, averaged 1,500 lbs. which sold for an average of $104.77 with his top charolais steer weighing 1,435 lbs. being purchased by Holly Park Meat Packers for $112.50. Ivan B. Weber, Paisley, consigned one charolais steer weighing 1,420 lbs. selling for $112.50. His overall playground.” Increased exposure to potential hazards combined with a lack of supervision or inappropriate supervision during the busy spring and summer months, too often results in injuries that could have been prevented. According the Ontario Farm Safety Association, 55 children have died from farm-related injuries over the past 10 years in Ontario alone; sixty per cent of these fatalities involved children under the age of five. Too often, when someone is injured on the farm, it is described as an accident. By definition, an accident is something that is unavoidable and cannot be controlled. Farm injuries are clearly unintentional; however, research has proven that over 80 per cent of farm offering of twelve steers averaged 1,465 lbs. selling for an average of $104.58. There were 256 heifers on offer selling from $107 to $112 with sales to $117. Glen Walker, Winghan], consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,275 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meats for $117. His overall offering of fifteen heifers averaged 1,340 lbs. selling for an average of $112.85. One limousin heifer consigned by Stenwood Farms, Mitchell, 1,310 lbs. selling to Dominion Meats for $114. Their overall offering of five heifers averaged 1,208 lbs. selling for an average of $110.17. Gary Potter, Clinton, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,025 lbs. which was purchased by Dominion Meats for $112.50. Ten limousin heifers consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, averaged 1,171 lbs. selling for an average price of $111.02 with sales up to $112. Johnston Farms, Bluevale, consigned one red wf heifer weighing 1,320 lbs. which sold for $112.25. Their overall offering of twenty-eight heifers averaged 1,203 lbs. selling for an average price of $110.97. Five heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale, averaged 1,307 lbs. selling for an average of $ 110.89 injuries are predictable and preventable. For parents, guardians, and babysitters, there are protective and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of injury, keeping young children safe. Re-evaluating the farm playspace is one of the best measures to prevent injury. There should be a specifically designated play area in the farm yard; caregivers need to explain which areas are off limits and why. Of course young children jump at the opportunity to go for a ride on one of the farm tractors, but even when the tractor is being operated by an adult, children can interfere and distract the driver and the consequences can be deadly. It is important for operators to enforce having no extra riders at all times. It may be true that the family cow Continued on page 19 with his top black heifer weighing 1,420 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $112.25. Fifteen charolais heifers consigned by Jim Dixon, Lucan, averaged 1,308 lbs. selling for an average price of $109.43 with his top charolais heifer weighing 1,410 lbs. selling to Aylmer Meat Packers for $112. Walter Riddell, Granton, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,250 lbs. which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $113. His overall offering of sixteen heifers averaged 1,264 lbs. selling for an average of $109.24. Eleven heifers consigned by George Roney, Staffa, averaged 1,305 lbs. selling for an average of $109.04 with his top three charolais heifers averaging 1,337 lbs. selling to Aylmer Meat Packers for $ 112. K. C. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, consigned one grey heifer weighing 1,195 lbs. which sold to Aylmer Meat Packers for $112.50. Their overall offering of twelve heifers averaged 1,389 lbs. selling for an average of $108.36. There were 284 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $56 to $66 with sales to $87; D3, $52 to $56; D4, $42 to $52. One holstein cow consigned by Sprucecove Farms, Atwood, weighed 1,325 lbs. selling to Aylmer meat Packers for $87. Their overall offering of three holstein cows averaged 1,527 lbs. for an average price of $72.08. Tony Los, Atwood, consigned one holstein cow weighing 1,530 lbs. selling to Aylmer Meat Packers for $84. His overall offering of five holstein cows averaged 1,301 lbs. for an average price of $66.57. One simmental cow consigned by Jerry P. Cronin, Dublin, weighed 1,640 lbs. which sold for $73. His overall offering of three beef cows averaged 1,533 lbs. selling for an average of 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 TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS $69.82. There were 10 bulls on offer selling from $64.50 to $70.50 with sales to $76.50. Marty Scott, Kincardine, consigned one black bull weighing 1,950 lbs. which sold for $76.50. One holstein bull consigned by Yves Sansoucy, New Liskeard, weighed 1,905 lbs. selling to Levinoff Meat Products for $70.50. There were 148 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $133; Holstein, $85 to $93; Plain Holstein, $60 to $80. Kevin Masse, Dashwood, consigned one limousin veal steer weighing 735 lbs. which sold for $133. One black veal steer consigned by Bert Renkema, Londesboro, weighed 730 lbs. selling to Holly Park Packers for $126.50. His overall consignment of seven beef veal calves averaged 740 lbs. for an average price of $113.70. John Martin, Lucknow, consigned one red wf veal steer weighing 740 lbs. which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $112.50. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $157.50 to $190; 50 - 64 lbs., $166 to $180; 65 - 79 lbs., $154 to $181t 80 - 94 lbs., $151 to $168; 95 to $109 lbs., $130 to $148. Goats sold $20 to $85. Sheep sold $30 to $52. Stocker steers, under 400 lbs., sold $128 to $145; 400 - 499 lbs., $114 to $146; 500 - 599 lbs., $104 to $154; 600 - 699 lbs., $113 to.$139; 700 - 799 lbs., $105.25 to $121; 800 - 899 lbs., $92 to $121; 900 - 999 lbs., $98 to $123; 1,000 lbs. and over, $97.25 to $125.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $96 to $116; 400 - 499 lbs., $105 to $122; 500 - 599 lbs., $100 to $120; 600 - 699 lbs., $93.50 to $113; 700 - 799 lbs., $98 to $ 116; 800 - 899 lbs., $99 to $111; 900 lbs. and over, $93 to $112.50.