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The Citizen, 2005-04-07, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell $2-$3 higher Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending April l were 2,795 head of cattle, 569 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold $2 to $3 high­ er. Choice steers and heifers sold $85 to $90 with sales to $105.75. Second-cut steers and heifers sold $80 to $85. The cows traded on a steady market. On Thursday the beef veal sold actively on a steady mar­ ket. The holstein veal sold under pressure. The lambs sold on an active trade with the heavier lambs selling on a steady market and the lighter lambs trading under pressure. On Friday all weights and classes of Stockers sold $3 to $5 higher. There were 652 steers on offer. Don McAlpine, Ailsa Craig, con­ signed two limousin steers averag­ ing 1,375 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $105.75. His over­ all consignment of seventy-seven steers averaged 1,555 lbs. selling for an average price of $92.83. Nine steers consigned by Mark Fisher, Ayton, averaged 1,446 lbs. which sold for an average price of $92.35 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,430 lbs. selling to A.A. Halal Meats for $104.25. One limousin steer consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, weighed 1,305 lbs. which sold for $100. Owen F. Bauman, Wellesley, consigned nine steers averaging 1,352 lbs. which sold for an average price of $97.24 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,155 lbs. selling for $101.50. Two limousin steers consigned by Lome M. Burkhart, Wallenstein, averaged 1,330 lbs. which sold for $100.75. His overall offering of six­ teen steers averaged 1,408 lbs. sell­ ing for an average price of $95.93. David Bowles, Brussels, consigned six steers averaging 1,376 lbs. which sold for an average price of $95.82 with his top blonde steer weighing 1,540 lbs. selling for $102.50. One limousin steer consigned by Walter Nicholson, Monkton, weighed 1,510 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $100.50. His overall offering of eleven steers averaged 1,536 lbs. selling for an average price of $94.26. Orlan R. Martin, Mount Forest, consigned twenty steers averaging 1.427 lbs. which sold tor an average price of $92.65 with his top gold steer weighing 1,360 lbs. selling for $98.75. Ten steers consigned by Amos B. Frey, Wallenstein, averaged 1.446 lbs. selling for an average price of $91.69 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,400 lbs. selling to Holly P; rk Meat Packers for $103. Cunningham Farms, Lucan, con­ signed one black steer weighing 1,510 lbs. which sold for $97.75. Their overall offering of thirty-seven steers averaged 1,426 lbs. selling for an average price of $91.11. There were 466 heifers on offer. Aaron B. Sherk. Wellesley, con­ signed one limousin heifer weighing 1,235 lbs. which sold for $98.75. His overall offering of nine heifers averaged 1,345 lbs. selling for an average price of $87.69. Eighteen heifers consigned by Terry Dalton, Lucknow, averaged 1,401 lbs. which sold for an average price of $85.94 with his top blue heifer weighing 1,450 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $96.75. Paul Murray, Ripley, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1.235 lbs. which soldjor $96.25. His overall offering of four heifers averaged 1,213 lbs. selling for an average price of $94.06. Fifteen heifers consigned by Darren Johnston. Bluevale, averaged 1,274 lbs. which sold for an average price of $91.29 with his top black heifer weighing 1,285 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $96. Melvin W. Bearinger, Mount Forest, consigned thirty-eight charo- lais and gold heifers averaging 1,339 lbs. which sold for an average price of $80.98 with his top charolais heifer weighing 1,275 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $95.50. Two limousin heifer consigned by Clarence Dekens, Clinton, averaged 1,220 lbs. which sold to Ryding Regency for $96.25. His overall offering of nine heifers averaged 1.390 lbs. selling for an average price of $90.96. John Wiersma. Blyth, consigned one charolais heifer weighing 1,330 lbs. which sold for $95.25. His overall offering of three heifers averaged 1,352 lbs. selling for an average price of $89.54. Four limousin heifers con­ signed by Murray Dutton, Thorndale, averaged 1,104 lbs. sell­ ing for an average price of $88.12 with sale sup to $95.25. Tom Bryce, Paisley, consigned twenty heifers averaging 1.234 lbs. which sold for an average price of $87.36 with his top gold heifer weighing 1,275 lbs. selling to Green’s Meat Market for $95.75. There were 185 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $28 to $35 with sales to $37.50; D3, $25 to $28; D4. $10 to $20. Glen Restemeyer, Dashwood, consigned one simmen- tal cow weighing 1,475 lbs. which sold for $37.50. One black cow con­ signed by Donald E. Scott, Teeswater. weighed 1,435 lbs. which sold for $36.50. James Jantzi, Teeswater. consigned one holstein cow weighing 1.795 lbs. which sold for $35. There were five bulls on offer sell­ ing $15 to $35 with sales to $37.50. Roy Pearn, Mitchell, consigned one red bull weighing 1,915 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $37.50. One charolais bull con­ signed by Craig Marks, Belgrave, weighed 2,340 lbs. selling for $35. There were 274 head of veal on .offer. Beef sold $100 to $120 with sales to $126.50; good holstein, $80 to $85 with sales to $94; medium holstein, $60 to $70; plain and heavy holstein. $40 to $60. Linda Renkema, Londesborough. con­ signed four limousin veal steers averaging 696 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $126.50. One limousin heifer consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, weighed 700 lbs. which sold for $123. Lucas Courtney, Ripley, consigned one blonde veal steer weighing 765 lbs. which sold for $120. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $150 to $169; 50 - 64 lbs., $157 to $186; 65 - 79 lbs.. $155 to $175; 80 - 94 lbs., $127 to $161; 95 - 109 lbs., $127 to Came <£ aee at/iat new-! Friday, April 15 10 am - 4 pm 61 George St., Brussels Industrial Park ★ Stock up on your Vai Metal parts, receive a "One Day Only" 10% cash discount on April 15th * See instore for further savings on April 15th. FREE BBQ lunch - Bring a friend!! Please plan to attend! HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS SLudL WESTfEL VAimSEJ $133; 110 lbs. and over, $62. Sheep sold $40 to $66. Goats sold $25 to $60. Top quality Stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $121 to $139; 400 - 499 lbs., $118 to $139; 500 - 599 lbs., $ 119 to $ 134.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $107.50 to $124; 700 - 799 lbs., $91.75 to $116.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $96 to $113.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $96.25 to $104; 1,000 lbs. and over, $80 to $104. Top quality Stocker heifers 300 - 399 lbs., sold $99 to $ 118; 400 - 499 lbs., $107 to $120; 500 - 599 lbs., $88 to $114.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $86.50 to $110.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $77 to $103.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $92 to $105; 900 lbs. and over, $71.50 to $99.50. OF A card good for RST exemption Also plan to visit G&M Auto Parts, Kurtis Smith Excavating and Kraemer Concrete - All located within the Brussels Industrial Park. Ontario’s Finance Ministry announced April l that farmer ID cards issued by general farm organi­ zations like the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) can now be used to gain Retail Sales Tax (RST) exempt status at point of sale. “OFA has been working with the provincial government for five years to get this convenience for its mem­ bers,” says Ron Bonnett, OFA presi­ dent. “Farmers will now be able to buy their farm-related items without paying provincial sales tax, saving themselves the tax and the time it previously took to apply to the province for a refund.” Hon. Steve Peters, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, in his announcement of the develop­ ment, said, “The McGuinty govern­ ment is acting on advice from gener­ al farm organizations and keeping a promise made in our last budget.” To get the RST exemption when buying farm-related products, the farmer must show the Farmer ID card to the vendor. Items purchased this way are not for resale or used by a manufacturer, the government’s news release explains. Farmers who have chosen not to have a Farmer ID card can still use their Purchase Exemption Certificate (PEC) to buy farm-relat­ ed items exempt from RST. “This is another achievement OFA has made for its members across the province. The $150 membership fee farmers pay to belong to OFA is definitely a great investment,” Bonnett says. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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