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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-04-26, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2000. PAGE 9. Brussels Livestock report Top heifer sells for $122, avg. $108 to $115 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 22 were 2,881 head of cattle and 382 lambs and goats. The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 higher. Cows also traded $2 higher. Veal and lambs were selling on a strong active trade. Stockers calves sold $2 to $5 higher with the yearlings sell­ ing on a strong trade. F arm There were 529 steers on offer selling from $108 to $115 with sales to $128. One limousin steer con­ signed by Larry Ryan, Crediton, weighing 1,180 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $128 with his overall offering of eight steers averaging 1,438 lbs. selling for an average of $108.90. One limousin steer con­ signed by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, weighing 1,295 lbs. sold to MGI Packers for $125 with their overall offering of forty-two steers averag­ ing 1,416 lbs. selling for an average of $112.81. Twenty-two steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,506 lbs. sold for an average of $119.48 with sales to $124.50. Two steers consigned by Larry Gardiner, Staffa, averaging 1,418 lbs. sold for $117.50. Ten steers consigned by Gordon Brooks, Lucknow, averag­ ing 1,499 lbs. sold for an average of $117.35 with sales to $122. Twenty- one steers consigned by Pete Sereda, Centralia, averaging 1,312 lbs. sold for an average of $116.07 with sales to $123.50. Sixteen steers consigned by Ken Eadie, Holyrood, averaging 1,517 lbs. sold for an average of $115.91 with sales to $120. Eighty steers consigned by Dave, Dale and Earl Foster, St. Marys, averaging 1,365 lbs. sold for an average of $114.85 with sales to $119.50. Forty steers consigned by Dale and John Taylor Farms, Creemore, averaging 1,515 lbs. sold for an average of $112.90 with sales to $119. Twenty-three steers con­ signed by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,437 lbs. sold for an average of $112.49 with sales to $117. There were 237 heifers on offer selling from $108 to $115 with sales to $122. Seven gold heifers con­ signed by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,190 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $122 with his overall offering of fourteen heifers averaging 1,181 lbs. selling for an average of $1 17.68. One blonde heifer consigned by Louie Vanhooydonk, Alvinston, weighing 1,065 lbs. sold to Norval Meat Packers for $122 with his overall offering of three heifers averaging 1,158 lbs. selling for an average of $116.79. Four heifers consigned by Don Dodds, Seaforth, averaging 1,250 lbs. sold for an average of $117.59 with sales to $118. Five heifers con­ signed by Rob Gardiner, Staffa, averaging 1,224 lbs. sold for an average of $114.46 with sales to $121.50. Fourteen heifers con­ signed by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,334 lbs. sold for an average of $112.99 with sales to $117. Four heifers con­ signed by Leroy Gould, Exeter, averaging 1,134 lbs. sold for aver­ age of $112.61 with sales to $118.25. Four heifers consigned by Don McAllister, Chesley, averag­ ing 1,143 lbs. sold for an average of $111.25 with sales to $114.50. Two heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,152 lbs. sold for an average of $1 10.50 with sales to $1 15. Five heifers consigned by Gerry McPhee, Auburn, averaging 1,152 lbs. sold for an average of $110.10 with sales to $113. Four heifers con­ signed by Rolar Farms, Atwood, averaging 1,159 lbs. sold for an average of $107.96 with sales to $113.50. There were 212 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $60 to $57 with sales to $88.50; D3, $55 to $60; D4, $50 to $55. Seven cows consigned by Eddie Kenny, Mitchell, averag­ ing 1,337 lbs. sold for an average of $72.69 with sales to $88.50. Ten cows consigned by Alton Century Farms, Lucknow, averaging 1,405 lbs. sold for an average of $66.15 with sales to $73. One cow con­ signed by Joe S. Miller, Lucknow, weighing 1,880 lbs. sold for $73. There were eight bulls on offer selling from $68.50 to $75 with sales to $88.50. One limousin bull consigned by Randy and Diane Lieber, Mildmay, weighing 1,915 lbs. sold for $76. One black bull consigned by Gord Duncan, Belwood, weighing 1885 lbs. sold for $73. There were 102 veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $150; Holstein, $80 to $95; Plain Holstein, $65 to $80. Three veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 670 lbs. sold for an average of $144.42 with sales to $150. Two veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 630 lbs. sold for an average of $120.33 with sales to $126. Two veal consigned by Geo., Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 698 lbs. sold for an average of $102.82 with sales to $110. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $125 to $187.50; 50 - 64 lbs., $ 13Q to $197.50; 65 - 79 lbs., $152.50 to $165; 80- 94 lbs., $140 to $158. Sheep sold $47.50 to $63. Goats sold $20 to $155. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $100 to $145; 400 - 499 lbs., $135 to $175; 500 - 599 lbs., $138 to $174; 600 - 699 lbs., $125 to $148.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $109 to $146.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $112 to $125; 900 - 999 lbs., $100 to $125; 1,000 lbs. and over, $111 to $115. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $110 to $155; 400 - 499 lbs., $137 to $157; 500 - 599 lbs., $127 to $157; 600 - 699 lbs., $125.50 to $140.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $114 to $136.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $108 to $126; 900 lbs. and over, $107.75 to $117.85. Drain tour looks at fish habitat co-operation Checking the drains Steve Bowers, left, of the Huron Stewardship Council dis­ plays a sampling of fish species captured in a Hullett Twp. drain during a farm tour last Wednesday. John Schwindt of the Upper Thames Valley Conservation Authority operated the electro shocker which temporarily de-stabilizes the fish allowing them to be seen and netted. By Janice Becker Citizen staff It was a hands-on lesson for landowners, ministry employees, field workers, municipal councillors and interested citizens when the Huron Stewardship Council hosted a farm drain tour April 18. In a follow-up to last fall’s semi­ nar on how to achieve good farm drainage while preserving fish habi­ tat, the council brought together people involved in various sectors of environmental health for a tour of three sites in Hullett Twp. The educational viewing began at a relatively new drain, just west of Auburn on County Rd. 25 (Blyth Rd.). Hullett Twp. Drain Superintendent Geoff King told spectators that 80 per cent of munic­ ipal drains resembled this one, with a wide channel and steep slopes with a closed drain feeding the open drain. As with most drains in the area, this one is classified as a D drain. D drains are permanent waterways with cold to cool temperatures which can support trout and salmon populations. As a habitat for these I s s £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ JOHN McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Loader & Truck Rental • Sand • Gravel • Drainage Stone • Topsoil • Screened Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Licensed Septic Installations 887-9061 FAX 887-9999 fish, the drains are also sensitive to maintenance with each clean out been looked at on an individual basis. King said his main concern was a good outlet for farmers, with reduced maintenance resulting in reduced costs for the drain. By observing the first drain, there appeared to be some narrowing of the channel, creating a faster flow­ ing waterway, which would be bet­ ter able to sustain itself through removal of sediment, said Norm Smith of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. In order to test the health of the creek, Rick Moore and Stewart Lockie of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority assisted John Schwindt of the Upper Thames Valley Conservation Authority in sampling the aquatic life. With the use of an electrical shocker, a small current was sent through the water to temporarily disturb the fish’s equilibrium. This served two purposes as it turned the fish belly-side up so the shiny white underside could be more easily spot­ ted and they were also easier to net. Though many would see the first municipal drain as unproductive in terms of fish habitat, the testers cap­ tured five species including central stone roller, common shiner, brook stickleback, common white sucker and creek chubb. For the novice observer, the experts said one of the easiest way 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 to determine the health of the creek is through a count of the number of legs on the insects trapped. “The more legs on the bugs, the healthier the water. Though the drain had many leg­ less worm-type insects, there were also several higher-form bugs. The second stop on the tour was at the McVittie Municipal Drain which runs through Sturzeneggers’ proper­ ty on Blyth Rd. This drain had not required main­ tenance for several years and appeared very much like a naturally- occurring creek. Though there was some remnant of steep banks, the slopes had less­ ened, the creek meandered in easy curves, shrubbery and trees shaded the water and there was evidence of the important components to a healthy fish habitat--riffles, shallows, flow over rocks, food pro­ duction area and gravel spawning areas, said Smith. Though the main stream channel had been narrowed, there was still room for flood condi­ tions. King said the creek had been rehabilitated in co-operation with the landowner. Cattle had been completely fenced out. the first site TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m.Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m.Stockers 1:00 p.m.Pigs in the area to do so, rock had been placed along the banks for stabiliza­ tion, a three-metre buffer zone used and sediment traps installed upstream. Smith said this was a good exam­ ple of a drain. Ken Maronets of the Perth Stewardship Network said this type of drain would hopefully only need spot maintenance. King agreed, say­ ing very little had been done in 10 years. Continued on page 10 FOR PICK UP ON DUNGANNON 519-529-7951 1-800-665-5675 WALTON ~ 519-887-6023 Chick Days ORDER YOURS TODAY May 26 DAUPHIN FEED & SUPPLY