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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-03-19, Page 101 1 Page 10 Tires-Advotate, March 19, 1997 i Farmers urged to be cautious LONDON - How would it feel to see your child lose a limb to a rotat- ing blade? To operate a tractor with one hand? To be disabled so seri- ously that you have to give up your farm? All these things can happen if safety is not the number one priori- ty on the farm. That's why from March 12 to March 19, the Canadi- an Federation of Agriculture and the Canada Safety Council are en- couraging rural families to improve farm health and safety during Na- tional Farm Safety Week. "Lack of safety precautions on the farm can cause devastating, life -changing injuries," says Dr. Stuart Patterson, an orthopaedic hand surgeon at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre, part of St. Jo- seph's Health Centre in London. Dr. Patterson and his colleagues have seen hundreds of patients at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre who have lost fingers, hands, and arms in farming accidents. Martin Van Ninhuys is one of them. In 1992, he lost all the fin- gers and half his thumb on his right hand while trying to remove a jammed corn stalk from a combine. It has taken the last four years to re- build his hand, using three of his toes to replace his thumb and two fingers. "I'm lucky I can continue to work," says Van Ninhuys. "But I have to look' for different things I can do." The 57 -year-old farmer from Bayfield was forced to sell his dairy cows after the accident, but continues to raise beef and`poultry and work on his neighbor's crops. "I am now more aware of accidents waiting to happen, especially when my neighbor's kids are- working around the equipment." . That's ,one area where caution should be encouraged the most - farming and children can be a dead- ly combination, says Dr. Patterson. "Parents must learn that children. cannot be around farm equipment. It is one of the most significant problems that we see with farm - related injuries." Dr. Patterson also. points out that injuries resulting from children riding lawn mowers are just as significant a problem. "We have seen too many awful in- • juries and amputations resulting from mower accidents." Dr. Patterson says the Hand and Upper Limb Centre sees far too many injuries in both children and adults that could easily be avoided by using safety knowledge and common sense. "Farmers tend to lose their sense of caution when working with farm machinery. They become compla- cent because they are so familiar with the machines but they have to remember that these machines can kill or maim in the blink of an eye." Farm safety facts It is estimated that every year in Canada: • there are 130 farm -related deaths • 1,200 people are hospitalized for farm -related injuries • 50,000 people sustain farm - related injuries requiring them to either seek medical attention or take a day away from normal work activities • of all agriculture -related inci- dents, 65 per cent of fatalities and 50 per cent of injuries are related to the use of machinery • children and the elderly are at the greatest risk of injury on a farm. Surveys show that injuries are high est in children under age 15 or adults over age 65 • 112 Ontario children under age. 15 died as a result of farm -related accidents between 1977 and 1992, according to the Ontario Farm Safety Association. Hand and upper limb centre facts • St. Joseph's Hand and . Upper Limb Centre (HULC) is a leading Canadian site for the treatment of problems in the upper limb. • Orthopaedic and plastic sur- geons, : occupational and physical therapists, radiologists and phychia- trists, cast technicians and nurses, research and support staff form a unique team at HULC with special expertise in managing conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoul- der. Lower extremity orthopaedic and plastic surgery problems are also treated at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre • The Hand and Upper Limb Cen- tre treats approximately 25 people Brussels livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 14. 1997. Fed Cattle: 796 Cows: 190 Veal calves: 319 Lambs and goats: 418 Stockers: 1367 The fed steers and heifers sold SI - S2 lower. Cows sold on a strong trade. Veal sold on a steady trade. Lambs sold on a very active high market. Stocker calves sold $2-$3 lower with yearlings selling steady. There were 490 steers on offer selling from 88.00 to 94.00 to the high of 101.00. Four steers consigned by Mark and Paul Pennington. Mildmay averaging 1468 lbs. sold for an average of 93.96 with sales to 101.00. Twenty-three steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaging 1439 lbs: sold for an average of 93.04 with sales to 98.00. Ten steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels averaging 1366 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 92.43 with sales to 97.75. Fifty-four steers consigned by Cunningham Farms. Lucan averaging 1398 lbs. sold for an average of 91.95 with sales to 95.75. Fifteen steers consigned by James McCarthy, Granton averaging 1410 lbs. sold for an average of 93.46 with sales to 95.20. Seventeen steers consigned by Dougald McCallum, Glencoe averaging 1320 lbs. sold for an average of 90.33 with sales to 95.10. Seven steers consigned by Ross Bailin, Moncton averaging 1295 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 90.51 with sales to 94.75. Ten steers consigned by Dale Gammie, Lucknow averaging 1232 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 88.07 with sales to 94.25. Three steers consigned by Bill Priddle, Badjeros averaging 1 173 lbs. sold for an average of 90.54 with sales to 93.75. Six steers consigned by John Glousher, Wingham averaging 1313 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 90.09 with sales to 93.00. There were 284 heifers on offer selling from 88.00 to 94.00 to the high of 94.75. • Twenty-one heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood averaging 1188 lbs. sold for an average of 87.41 with sales 10 94.75. Eleven heifers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham averaging 1285 lbs. sold for an average of 82.11 with sales to 94.00. Seven heifers consigned by Bill Kouwenberg, Glencoe aoeraging 1583 lbs. sold for an average of 82.24 with sales to 93.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms. Woodstock averaging 1190 lbs. sold for an average of 89.58 with sales to 93.70. Four heifers consigned by Leroy Gould, Exeter averaging 1220 lbs. sold for an average of 88.64 with sales to 92.75. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Mann, Wroxeter averaging 1268 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 91.37 with sales to 92.50. One heifer consigned by John Smuck, Wingham weighing 1140 lbs. sold for 92.00, One heifer consigned by Gordon Borth, Mildmay weighing 1250 lbs. sold for 91.75. Seven heifers consigned by Paul Murray. Ripley averaging 1115 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 89.41 with sales to 91.75. One heifer consigned by Bender Farms, Listowel weighing 1230 lbs. sold for 91.00. There were 190 cows on offer selling from 45.00 to 62.00 to the high of 66.00. Two cows consigned by Ivan Pickett. Clinton averaging 1340 lbs. sold for an average of 62.53 with sales to 66.00. Two cows consigned by Gordon Roulston, Ripley averaging 1313 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 60.58 with sales to 64.50. Two cows consigned by Jim Needham, Ripley averaging 1608 lbs. sold for an average of 63.11 with sales to 64.50. There were 15 bulls on offer selling from 56.50 to 72.50 to the high of 85.00. Thee bulls consigned by Geo De Block, London averaging 1805 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 75.59 with sales to 85.00. One limo bull consigned by Queens Bush Limousin. Walkerton weighing 1770 lbs. sold for 72.50. There were 319 veal on otter selling: Beef • 80.00 to 110.00; Hol - 70.00 to 85.00; Plain hol - 50.00 to 70.00. Four veal consigned by Don Eadie. Wingham averaging 631 lbs. sold for an average of 97.43 with sales to 110.00. Three veal consigned by Dale Bachert, Blyth averaging 622 lbs. sold for an average of 105.17 with sales to 109.50. Fourteen veal consigned by John Verburg. Londesboro averaging 630 lbs. sold for an average of 88.28 with sales to 108.50. Lambs: Under 50 lbs. 232.50 to 310.00- 50-79 10.0050-79 lbs. 235.00 to 272.50 80.94 lbs. 192.50 to 197.50 Over 95 lbs. 150.00 to 190.00 Sheep: 31.00 to 77.50 Goats: . $39.00 to S152.50 Stockers: Steers: Under 400 lbs. 77.00 to 112.00 400-499 lbs. 84.00 to 109.00 500-599 81.00 to 112.50 600-699 80.00 to 107.50 700-799 78.0010 93.25 800-899 80.00 to 104.25 900 and over 81.00 to 107.00 Heifers: 300.399 70.00 to 104.00 400-499 76.0010 98.50 500-599 76.00 to 102.50 600-699 69.50 to 89.00 700-799 74.00 to 91.00 800.899 84.00 to 99.50 900 and over 79.50 to 88.75 Plain stockers: 38.00 to 55.00 each year with significant injuries resulting from farm accidents. Farm safety tips • Never allow extra riders on equipment or inside tractor cabs, especially children. • Give anything built to cut; press, roll, chop or dig the respect it's due. Use extra caution around augers, balers, mowers. combines, tractors, and power take off devic- es. . • Always turn off machinery be- fore attempting to work on it. Al- low ample time for parts to stop moving after the machine has been turned off. • Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate moving farm equipment, including riding lawn mowers. • Always read and obey warning labels and instruction manuals. It's also a good idea to re -read safety. manuals in the spring. • Always replace shields, guards and blocking devices immediately after making repairs or adjust- ments. • Check over machinery in the spring and periodically throughout the summer and fall to ensure all .safety devices are in place and - functioning properly. • Be aware of blind spots when operating tractors and combines. 11 is easier than you think for co-- workers and bystanders to be run over. • All farmers, employees and family members should be trained in first aid. • Place a list of emergency tele- phone numbers beside every tele- phone and place first aid kits in strategic locations throughout your house and farm. Villeneuve promotes agri-food products in trade mission to Mexico TORONTO - Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Noble Villeneuve is leading rep- resentatives of Ontario's agricul- ture and food in- dustry on -a trade mission March 12 to 17. The delegation will meet with major importers in Mexico City and Guadalajara and will attend Mexico's largest trade show for the supermarket industry. "We're looking to tap into the expanding market for Ontario livestock, apples and value- added food products in Mexico," Villeneuve said. "The high end value-added market continues to provide many opportunities for Ontario's food and beverage ex- porters." "This trade mission to Mexi- co, a NAFTA partner, is part of our export development program to target regions around the world. Increasing exports from the agri-food sector help to create jobs and build a stronger rural economy." he.added. Representatives of the Canadi- an Livestock Exporters Associa- ton, Hays Farms International Ltd., the Ontario Apple Market- ing Commission, Principal Marques Inc. and Siena Foods Limited arc joining the minister. Products from nine Ontario com- panies will be dis- played at an Onta- rio/Canada pavilion at the Antad 97 Re- tail Grocery Show. Ontario exports between $20 to $25 million annually of mainly livestock, grains, apples, bev- erages, cookies and products to Mexi- "We're looking to tap into the expanding market for Ontario livestock, apples and value-added food products..." Denfield Livestock Sales Market report for Tuesday. March 11, 1997. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand at steady prices on the fancy hard fed cattle, with the good fed cattle trading 2.00 lower. Cows sold strong at higher prices. Stockers sold steady, veal steady with the heavy veal under pressure. Weaner pigs, sows and boars sold steady. Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 15 steersaverage weight 1449 average price 91.95 to a high sale of the day for 104.50 purchased by Norval Packers. • Earl McEa'hem, Glencoe sold 10 steers average weight 1425 average price 94.64 to a high of 99.75. . Tim Kerrigan, Wyoming sold 11 Iliad average weight 1423 average price 91.86 to a high of 98.25 purchased M.G.I. Packers. Ross Duff, Croton sold 10 steers average weight 1396 average pnce 93.78 to a high of 100.00 purchased by Norwith Packers. Henry Duff, Croton sold 2 steers average weight 1403 average price 95.84. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold 22 heifers average weight 1317 average price 94.72 to a high of 99.50 purchased by Norwich Packers. Choice steers 94.00 - 98.00 sales to 104.75 Good steers 87.00-92.00 Plain steers 80.00-85.00 Choice exotic cross heifers 93.00-98.00 sales to 99.50 Good heifers 85.00-90.00 Common and medium 75.00-80.00 Good cows 50.00-60.00 sales to 63.50 Canners and cutters 4100-48.00 Bulls 50.00-63.00 . Direct to Packer cows over 600 lbs. 108.00 Direct to Packer bulls 100.00 Good veal 80.00-90.00 Plain veal 50.00-60.00 Yearling heifers 85.00-94.00 Good Holstein bull calves 65-130 Pigs. 40-60 lbs. 115.00-130.00 Sows 58.00-63.00 Shells 25.00-35.00 Yearling steers 85.00-95.00 Boars 50.00-55.00 DENFIELD LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. Spring Stocker Sales Sat., March 29,1:00 p.m. Sat. April 12, .1:00 p.m., Sat. April 26, 1:00 p.m. Sat., May 10, 1:00 p.m. To consign call the yards 519-666-1140 Bruce Coulter 294-0585 . Brett Coulter 237-3120 Eric Devaere In a continuing effort to provide our valued customers with the best possible service, Cook's Division of Parrish 8 Helmbecker, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Erle Devaere, to our Sales Team as the Agri -Sales Representative for our Hensall Plant. Eric is a graduate of the University of Guelph, and brings with him several years of experience within the grain elevator business. Please visit or call Eric at our Hensall Location to discuss your cropping needs for 1997. Division of Parrish 8 HNmbecker %Hensen Plant (519) 262-2410 • Cook% Where You Can Trade Vlllh Confidence loos Nan A confectionery co. 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