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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-10-25, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2000. PAGE 19. Agriculture______ Brussels Livestock report Heifers reach $107.75, avg. $95 to $100 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 21 were 4,182 head of cattle and 327 lambs and goats. On Tuesday a big volume of heavy cattle (1500-1600 lbs.) forced the market $1 lower. Top choice cattle sold barely steady. Cows sold on a steady market. Veal sold steady. Lambs traded on a good active strong trade. On Friday and Saturday, all weights of calves and yearlings traded on a strong active trade. There were 800 steers on offer selling from $95 to $100 with sales to $120. A limousin steer consigned by Douglas Walker, Wingham, weighing 1,285 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $120. His overall offering of four steers averaged 1,385 lbs. and sold for an average of $110.21. A limousin steer consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms, Woodstock, weighing 1,255 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $113.75. Their overall offering of twelve Under sunny skies With warm dry weather farmers have been harvesting beans, taking off corn and planting winter crops. Pork Producers host seminar A continuing education seminar for pork producers will be held in the Shakespeare Community Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 29 between 9:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. The seminar, sponsored by the Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ontario Agricultural Training Institute is entitled “Recent Developments in Pork Production from Birth to Market.” Speakers at the seminar include Florian Possberg from Big Sky, Saskatchewan, Dr. Morgan Morrow from North Carolina State University and Bill Balantyne from Maple Leaf Pork. A total of 12 presentations will cover a variety of steers averaged 1,444 lbs. and sold for an average of $98.30. A limousin steer consigned by Rick Govers, Crediton, weighing 1,350 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $112. His overall offering of twelve steers averaged 1,415 lbs. and sold for an average of $101.15. Walter McKenzie, Dublin, consigned four steers averaging 1,530 lbs. which sold for an average of $100.59 with sales to $107. Ten steers consigned by Brian Wideman, Gowanstown,'averaging 1,344 lbs. sold for an average of $97.71 with sales up to $106.50. Eighteen steers consigned by Lloyd Frey, Harriston, averaging 1,414 lbs. sold for an average of $97.64 with one limousin steer weighing 1,330 lbs. selling for $110. A limousin steer consigned by D. M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, weighed 1,475 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $110.75. Their overall offering of 40 steers averaged 1,445 lbs. and sold for an average of topics including: comparing production practices on 300 and 5000 sow farms, practical on-farm euthanasia of casualty pigs, making sense of well water test results, avoiding physical residues in pork and the use of irradiation to provide the ultimate in food safety. The registration cost is $50 if registered prior to Nov. 24 and $60 at .for winter! We have plenty of Debarked Hardwood Maple or Ash Slab Wood - Free Delivery within 20 miles ~ $97.39. Cunningham Farms, Lucan, consigned 39 steers averaging 1,482 lbs. and selling for an average of $96.34 with sales to $106.75. Two charolais steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,275 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $111.75. Their overall offering of forty-two steers averaged 1,502 lbs. and sold for an average of $95.13. Thirty-five- steers consigned by Martin Metske, Lucknow, averaging 1,483 lbs. sold for an average of $94.89 with sales to $110. •There were 259 heifers on offer selling from $95 to $100 with sales to $107.75. Two limousin heifers consigned by Bob Chaffe, Centralia, averaging 1,275 lbs. sold to Highland Packers Limited for $106.75. His overall offering of eighteen heifers averaged 1,270 lbs. and sold for an average of $99.86. A limousin heifer consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, weighing 1,215 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $ 107.75. Their overall offering of the door. Additional individuals from the same farm may attend for $20 each. To register or for more information regarding the seminar please contact Mary Van Den Borre, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Wellington Place, RR1, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3. Telephone: (519) 846-0941. fourteen heifers averaged 1,173 lbs. and sold for an average of $103.64. Cedar Creek Farms, Ayton, consigned two charolais heifers averaging 853 lbs. which sold for an average of $100. A grey heifer consigned by Ross Baird, Wingham, weighing 1,240 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $99.25. Nine heifers consigned by David Martin, Clifford, weighing 1,198 lbs. sold for an average of $98.19 with sales to $103. Glen Bickle, Stratford, consigned seven heifers weighing 1,246 lbs. selling for an average of $97 with sales up to $101.75. Forty- four heifers consigned by F. J. Giggen, Glen Huron, weighing 1,270 lbs. sold for an average of $96.98 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,070 ibs. selling to Dominion Meats for $103.50. Eight heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, weighing 1,262 lbs. sold for an average of $96.86 with sales to $99.25. Enos M. Sherk, Wroxeter, consigned five heifers weighing 1,273 lbs. selling for an average of $95 with sales to $102.75. Four heifers consigned by Stan Hulak, Dundas, weighing 1,132 lbs. sold for an average of $95 with sales to $99. There were 183 cows on offer. Di and D2 cows sold $58 to $63 with sales to $73; D3, $55 to $58; D4, $50 to $55. A blue cow consigned by Dennis Dolmage, Londesboro, weighing 945 lbs. sold for $73. A holstein cow consigned by Joe Louwagie, Mitchell, weighing 970 lbs. sold for $72. A holstein cow consigned by R.G. & G. Farms, Kincardine, weighing 1,210 lbs. sold for $68. CONSTRUCTION R.R. 2 Bluevale • Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling There were 18 bulls on offer selling from $55.50 to $75.50 with sales to $78. A limousin bull consigned by Dan Hoggart, Londesboro, weighing 1,930 lbs. sold to MGI Packers fot> $78. A limousin bull consigned by Vai Brook Farms, Chepstow, weighing 1,845 lbs. sold to Dominion Meats for $75.50. There were 166 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $158.50; Holstein, $85 to $106.50; Plain Holstein, $70 to $85. A blue belgium veal heifer consigned by Jim Hickey, Auburn, weighing 640 lbs. sold for $158.50. Richard Horst, Listowel, consigned a limousin veal steer weighing 605 lbs. selling for $ 149. A limousin veal steer consigned by Melvin B. Martin, Linwood, weighing 690 lbs. sold for $128. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $107.50 to $135; 50 - 64 lbs., $100 to $131; 65 - 79 lbs., $107.50 to $180; 80 - 94 lbs., $116 to $129; 95-110 lbs.,- $107 to $123. Goats sold $30 to $140. Sheep sold $43 to $62. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $ 140 to $187; 400 - 499 lbs., $150 to $174; 500 - 599 Ibs., $136 to $166; 600 - 699 lbs., $125.50 to $146.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $110 to $135.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $105 to $124.25; 900- 999 lbs., $103.50 to $123; 1,000 lbs. and over, $92 to $114.25. Heifers, under 300 lbs., sold $71 to $168; 300 - 399 lbs., $140 to $167; 400 - 499 lbs., $131.50 to $185; 500 - 599 lbs., $126 to $160; 600 - 699 lbs., $112 to $147; 700 - 799 lbs., $ 101 to $ 122.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $ 103 to $125.25; 900 lbs. and over, $102 to $124.25.