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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-06-28, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2000. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Steers average $101 to $108, top $122 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 23 were 2.319 .head of cattle on offer and 590 lambs and goats. The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 to $3 lower. The cows sold on a strong steady trade. Veal calves sold at strong prices with lambs selling easier. All weights of Stocker cattle sold on a strong active market. There were 762 steers on offer selling from $100 to $108 with sales to $122. One blue steer consigned by Jerry Cronin, Dublin, weighing 1,205 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $122. Ten steers consigned by Andrew Mitchell, Listowel, averaging 1,331 lbs. sold for an average price of $107.26 with one gold steer weighing 1,315 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $107.26. Ten steers consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, averaging 1,400 lbs. sold for an average price of $109.36 with sales to $113.50. Eighty-four steers consigned by D M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1.391 lbs. sold for an average price of $107.24 with five limousin steers weighing an average of $1,315 lbs. sold for $114.50 to Norwich Packers. Forty-two steers consigned by G & L Gielen Farms, Crediton, averaging 1,400 lbs. sold Wroxeter, averaging 1,203 lbs. sold for an average price of $107.64 with sales to $112.50. Twenty-six steers consigned by David Young, Cargill, averaging 1,329 lbs. sold for an average price of $106.06 to the high of $112.50. Ten steers consigned by Dennis Lamport, Crediton, averaging 1,355 lbs. sold for an average price of $106 77 with sales to $109. Eighty­ seven steers consigned by Bender Beef Farms, Hensall, averaging 1.244 lbs. sold for an average price of $104.89 to the top of $113. Six steers consigned by Bill Finkbeiner, Dashwood, averaging 1,243 lbs. sold for $106 with his overall offering of 23 steers averaging 1,330 lbs. selling for the average price of $104.03. Six steers consigned by B & T Farms, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,343 lbs. sold for $104.50 with his overall offering of thirty steers averaging 1,395 lbs. selling for an average price of $104.28. A limousin steer consigned by Barry Jacklin, Sr., Bluevale, weighing 1,420 lbs. sold for $109.25. There were 519 heifers on offer selling from $100 to $108 with sales to $118. One hundred and forty heifers consigned by Brenda Calhoune, Dobbinton, averaging 1,300 lbs. sold for an average price of $105.46 with one gold heifer weighing 1,290 lbs. selling for $118 to Norwich packers. Five heifers consigned by Merkley Farms, for an average price of $109.36 with sales to $110.75. Nine heifers consigned by Leroy Gould, Exeter, averaging 1,253 lbs. sold for an average price of $107.16 with sales to $110.75. Five heifers consigned by Ross Barber, Listowel, averaging 1,281 lbs. sold for an average price of $108.08 to the high of $112. Twenty-three heifers consigned by Les Young, Cargill, averaging 1,239 lbs. sold for an average price of $106.57 with sales to $114.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,208 lbs. sold for an average price of $107.09 to the top of $112.75. A limousin heifer consigned by Greb’s Feedlot, Zurich, weighing 1,145 lbs. sold for $115.50 with his overall offering of twenty-two heifers averaging 1,217 lbs. selling for the average price of $104.40. Forty-four heifers consigned by Jim Steed, Creemore, averaging 1,276 lbs. sold for an average price of $104.41 with sales to $108.25. A gold heifer consigned by John Smuck, Wingham, weighing 1,050 lbs. sold for $111.25. Ten heifers consigned by Russ Faber, Kippen, averaging 1,345 lbs. sold for an average price of $103.85 with sales to $106.75. There were 200 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $60 to $65 with sales to $88; D3, $55 to $60; D4, $45 to $55. A holstein cow consigned by Spruce Cove Farms, Atwood, weighing 1,365 lbs. sold for $88. A holstein cow consigned by Morris Van Osch. Lucknow, weighing 1,445 lbs. sold for $88. A black cow consigned by Jim Reid, Chesley, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $78. A charolais cow consigned by Brian Porter, Goderich, weighing 1,735 lbs. sold for $77.50. There were 12 bulls on offer selling from $72 to $80 with sales to $85. A simmental bull consigned by Frank Bullock, Ayton, weighing 1,660 lbs. sold for $85. A black bull consigned by Craig Eurig, Mount Forest, weighing 2,010 lbs. sold for $83.50. A red bull consigned by Percy Bros. Holyrood, weighing 2,060 lbs. sold for $83. There were 278 veal on offer. Beef sold $110 to $141; Holstein, $95 to $110; Plain Holstein, $80 to $95. Four veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 661 lbs. sold for an average of $110.19 with sales to $141. Two veal consigned by Calvin C. Aikens, Fullarton, averaging 695 lbs. sold for an average of $120.25 with sales to $140. Six veal consigned by Jeremy Hessels, Wingham, averaging 708 lbs. sold for an average of $118.06 with sales to $137. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $127 to $145; 50 - 64 lbs., $130 to $143; 65 - 79 lbs., $ 113.00 to $ 147.50; 80 - 94 lbs., $115 to $132.50; 95 - 110 lbs., $123 to $128. Sheep sold $45 to $69. Goats sold $20 to $120. Steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $131 to $171; 500 - 599 lbs., $141 to $165; 600 - 699 lbs., $130 to $156; 700 - 799 lbs., $122 to $137.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $106 to $126; 900 lbs. and over, $97.25 to $114.25. Heifers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $130 to $159; 500 - 599 lbs., $135 $166; 600 - $143.75; 700 - $133.50; 800 - $122.25; and $92.50 to $119.75. 699 799 899 900 to to to to lbs., $111 lbs., $119.50 lbs., $105.75 lbs. and over, Beef club members practice judging Brussels. Belgrave Beef Club held its fourth meeting on June 13 at Kim Higgins’ home at 7:30 p.m. Higgins had four heifers penned off ready for members to judge. The senior members had to judge as well as give reasons. The juniors just had to judge. Higgins discussed with the junior members how the heifer should be placed. The junior members had very good arguments on why they placed the heifers the way they did. OMAFRA specialist warns of BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. lives lost due to hay fires By Harold K. House, P. Eng. Beef & Dairy Structures and Equipment Specialist Clinton OMAFRA Lives have been lost and hay crops destroyed because of fires caused by spontaneous combustion. When the weather doesn’t co-operate many farmers try to store hay before it is properly cured. If the hay crop is put into the mow above 20 - 25 per cent moisture content, spontaneous combustion may occur. A hay crop that is placed too wet into a mow will rapidly heat. If the mow is so large that heat loss is restricted, the internal temperature will rise. As the temperature rises above I3()°F (55°C), a chemical reaction occurs and may sustain itself This reaction does not require oxygen, but the flammable gases produced are at a temperature above their ignition point. These gases will ignite when they come in contact with oxygen. Check hay regularly. If a slight caramel odour or a distinct musty smell is detected, chances are the hay is heating. What do you do? First of all, make a simple probe that can be inserted into the hay mass to check the temperature. A probe can be made from a 10 foot piece of electrical tubing. Rivet a hardwood pointed dowel to one end and drill six half-inch diameter holes in the tube just above the dowel. Drive the probe into the hay mass and lower a candy thermometer on a long string into the probe. The thermometer should be left for 10 minutes to ensure an accurate reading. Watch for the following temperatures: 150°F (65°C), entering the danger zone, check temperature daily; 160°F (71 °C), danger, measure temperature every four hours and inspect mow; 175°F (80°C), call the fire department, wet hay down and remove from bam; 185°F (85°C), hot spots and pockets may be expected, flames will likely develop when heating hay comes in contact with oxygen; 212°F (100°C), critical, temperature rise is rapid above this point. Hay will almost certainly ignite. Before entering the mow. place long planks on the top of the hay. Do not attempt to walk on the hay mass itself. Pockets may have already burned out under the hay surface. Always tie a rope around your waist and have a second person on the other end in a safe location to pull you out should the surface of the hay collapse into a tire pocket. Extreme caution should be taken when fighting a hay fire if hay has been treated with chemical preservatives. Hay treated with preservatives containing ethoxyquin and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) will produce hydrogen cyanide gas at around 240°F (115°C). This gas is very deadly. Additives containing primarily propionic acid do not produce hydrogen cyanide during a fire. Many farmers sprinkle salt on hay as it is stored, in an effort to prevent hay fires. However, tests have shown that salt has no effect on controlling spontaneous combustion. Dry ice, liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide gas pumped into the hay will help prevent combustion by eliminating the oxygen from the hay mass. Spontaneous combustion is not an accident. By following good storage practices, not only will spontaneous combustion be avoided, but a higher quality of hay will be obtained. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep Stockers10:00 a.m. Pigs1:00 p.m. 70 ONTARIO WHEAT PRODUCERS. 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