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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-07-21, Page 1616 Itall startsonthe culture Wednesday, July 21, 2004 TIMES -ADVOCATE Brussels Livestock report -July 16, 2004 - Total Receipts 2,098 head of cattle, 644 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold under pressure on a steady market. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold 82 to 87 with sales up to 97.25. Choice steers and heifers sold 78 to 82, and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 74 to 77. The cows sold on a steady market. Thursday: The good veal sold at prices $2 to $5 higher with the balance trading at prices steady to last week. The lambs also sold on a steady market. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers sold on a fully steady market. Steers There were 581 steers on offer. Dennis Dietrich, Dashwood consigned one limo steer weighing 1285 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 97.25. His overall offering of eleven limo steers averaged 1312 lbs selling for an average price of 92.40. Twelve steers consigned by Joel Martin, Paisley averaged 1368 lbs selling for an average price of 79.56 with his top limo steer weighing 1370 lbs selling for 94.75. Hugh Love, Atwood consigned two limo steer averaging 1328 lbs which sold for 87. His overall offering of four steers averaged 1365 lbs selling for an average price of 84.43. Heifers There were 242 heifers on offer. Lester R. Martin, Mount Forest consigned two blonde heifers averaging 1240 lbs which sold for 88. His overall offering of four heifers averaged 1288 lbs selling for an average price of 78.90. Nineteen heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale averaged 1281 lbs which sold for an average price of 74.85 with his top red heifer weighing 1225 lbs selling for 86.50. Margaret Vincent, Wingham consigned one limo heifer weighing 1250 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 86. Cows There were 162 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 20-30 sales to 33.50; D3: 15-20; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10. Peter Oudshoorn, Auburn consigned one blond cow weighing 1250 lbs which sold for 33.50. One sim cow consigned by Kevin Howatt, Auburn weighed 1710 lbs selling for 30. Paul B. Weber, Holyrood consigned one char cow weighing 1235 lbs which sold for 28.50. Bulls There were 17 bulls on offer selling from 16 to 34.50 sales to 36. John Van Eeden Peterseman, Auburn con- signed one red wf bull weighing 2070 lbs which sold for 36. One limo bull consigned by Ray Waechter, Walkerton weighed 2025 lbs which sold for 36. Veal There were 231 head of veal on offer. Beef: 90-115 sales to 127; Good Holstein: 90- 100 sales to 107; Medium Holstein: 75-85; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 50-65. George Ducharme, Dashwood consigned one limo veal steer weighing 690 lbs which sold for 127. One red veal steer consigned by Mark & Paul Pennington, Mildmay weighed 660 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 115. Carl McLellan, Brussels consigned two limo veal heifers averaging 673 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 113. Lambs under 50 lbs: 80; 50-65 lbs: 100-116; 65-80 lbs: 104-127; 80-95 lbs: 100-116; 95-110 lbs: 101-107; 110 lbs and over: 84-94. Sheep 40-49 Goats $20-$125 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: 107; 400-500 lbs: 88-109; 500-600: 79.50-107.50; 600-700: 78.50-94; 700-800: 82-94; 800-900: 75.25-87.75; 900- 1000: 75.75-86; over 1000: 67.50-86. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: 70-100; 300-400: 70-97; 400- 500: 70-93; 500-600: 70-94.50; 600-700: 70-85; 700-800: 70-80.50; 800-900: 71.50-84; Over 900 lbs: 65.50-84.75. Beef -A -Rama Club news Submitted by Christine O'Reilly EXETER -July 12 Report: The 4-H Beef -A - Rama Club met at Robin McKnight's house. Andrea Hern dis- cussed judging with the club and then they split into groups to practise on vari- ous objects, as no livestock was available. After judging flower arrangements, children's rain footwear and cowboy hats, they exchanged results, pre- senting them as if they were in an actual judg- ing competition. After the meeting was closed, everyone was invited for a swim in McKnight's pool. July 17 Report: The 4- H Beef -A -Rama Club had a special meeting. The club met at the Urquhart farm for a day -long session on shows and preparation. In the morning, the group learned to wash their calves. Scrub brushes, bottles of dish - soap, and soapy water were everywhere as many calves were given their first bath. After the bath, calves were blow-dried in the block- ing chute. One heifer spooked, taking the whole chute down with her. It was a reminder of how important safety is, for people and cattle. Luckily, no one was injured. After lunch, everyone gathered around as Mike Hern gave a demonstration of clipping and vari- ous ways to improve the calf's appear- ance. Hern showed the group how to clip the face, leaving a tuft at the top of the head, so that the animal does- n't look bald. He also demonstrated a tech- nique used to blend the clipped face into the longer hair on the calf's body. After giving the calves a drink, Hern acted as a judge in a practice show. The members led their calves around as Hern directed and gave helpful pointers. Once every member had a turn, the club called it a day. The next meeting will be at Carrie and Morgan Powe's on Aug. 16. 1413' 4 70 I \A\r► 11116i1 Denneld TTestoci MARKET REPORT The Market at Denfield Livestock traded on an even demand at steady prices on all classes of fed cattle with the fancy cattle in good demand at premium prices. A good offering of cows traded fully steady according to quality. A light offering of stockers traded steady. Verstraete Farms, Bothwell sold 2 Limo steers 1390 lbs. at 95 purchased by Norwich Packers. Jim Scott, Lucan sold 21 heifers avg. wt. 1306 avg. price 76.83 to a high of 87.50. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 18 steers avg. wt. 1498 avg. price 74.70 to a high of 80. Choice Steers: 80-85 sales to 95; Good steers: 72- 78; Plain Steers: 55-65; Choice exotic cross heifers: 80-85 sales to 88; Good heifers: 68-74; Plain heifers: 50-60; Good fed cows: 30-38; D1 & D2 cows: 22-28; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10-15; Good beef bulls: 30-40; Plain bulls: 20-25; Good yearling heifers 800 lbs.: 80-85; Good yearling steers 800 lbs.: 80-85; Good Holstein bull calves: 100-200; Sows: 65-70. Producers affected by BSE encouraged to apply forTISP OTTAWA - The July 31 deadline is fast approaching for producers to apply for a payment under the $995 million Transitional Industry Support Program (TISP). "The opening of the U.S. border remains a high priority for the fed- eral government and we continue to work diligently in partner- ship with industry and the provinces towards that goal," said Minister of Agriculture Bob Speller. "In the mean- time, I strongly encourage producers who are affected by the BSE situation to apply for the assistance which is available." A significant number of producers have already received their pay- ments under the program. The funds are intended to assist producers affected by the BSE situation and to help producers make the transition to new Business Risk Management programs. Program payments began flowing to producers in April. To date, 78,142 Canadian producers have received more than $376 million in direct payments and 159,280 pro - The fu paid di produc based past in inform ducers have received more than $140 million in general payments. These payments represent 70 per cent of the final payment with the remainder to be issued in the fall. 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