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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-10-06, Page 13Wednesday, October 6, 2004 13 Itallstartsonthe Farr gncuiture Brussels Livestock report For the week ending Oct. 1. Total Receipts 2,893 head of 601 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold at prices steady to last week. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold 82 to 88, sales to 91.25. Choice steers and heifers sold 77 to 81, and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 72 to 77. The cows traded on a steady market. Thursday: The top quality veal sold at prices $5 to $10 lower on an active trade while the balance of veal sold on a steady market. The lambs sold under pressure. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers sold on a steady market. Steers There were 461 steers on offer. Enoch Martin, Linwood consigned fourteen limo steers averaging 1459 lbs selling for an average price of 89.94 with sales up to 91.25. Twenty-one steers con- signed by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaged 1452 lbs selling for an aver- age price of 80.73 with his top limo steer weighing 1375 lbs selling for 89.25. Abner Bauman, Wroxeter consigned two limo steers averaging 1445 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 83.25. His over- all offering of twelve steers averaged 1403 lbs selling for an average price of 79.71. Heifers There were 206 heifers on offer. Merkley Farms, Wroxeter consigned four limo heifers averaging 1229 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 88.25. Twelve heifers consigned by Ross M. Barber, Listowel averaged 1333 lbs selling for an average price of 79.84 with his top limo heifer weighing 1365 lbs selling for 86.75. David Bowles, Brussels consigned one blonde heifer weighing 1265 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 84. Cows There were 190 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 20-30 sales to 43.50; D3: 15-20; D4: 10- 15; Shell Cows: 5-8. Joe Manders, Watford con- signed one limo cow weigh- ing 1170 lbs which sold for 43.50. His overall offering of 40 beef cows averaged 1374 lbs selling for an average price of 26.55. Five sim cows consigned by Gary McCutcheon, Brussels averaged 1560 lbs selling for an average price of 31.69 with sales to 35. Mery Datema, Blyth con- signed three char cows aver- aging 1547 lbs which sold for an average price of 28.30 with sales up to 32. Bulls There were 29 bulls on offer selling 18-28 sales to 38. Isaac Stutzman, Lucknow consigned one char bull weighing 2035 lbs which sold to Levinoff Meat Packers for 28. One herf bull consigned by Allan Stokes, Ethel weighed 1830 lbs which sold for 27.50. Veal There were 196 head of veal on offer. Beef: 90-100 sales to 109.50; Good Holstein: 90-104 sales to 110.50; Medium Holstein: 80-90; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 65-80. Brian Eedy, Parkhill con- signed two hol veal steers averaging 673 lbs which sold to New Market Meat Packers for 110.50. His overall offer- ing of nine hol veal steers averaged 681 lbs selling for an average price of 105.64. One hol veal steer con- signed by Merdell Dairy Farms, Newton weighed 615 lbs selling for 110.50. Their overall offering of two hol veal steers averaged 623 lbs selling for an average price of 107.21. Mark Pfeffer, Clifford con- signed one hol veal steer weighing 615 lbs which sold to Abingdon Meat Packers for 110. His overall offering of five hol veal steers aver- aged 593 lbs selling for an average price of 105.24. Lambs under 50 lbs: n/a; 50-65 lbs: 83-131; 65-80 lbs: 77- 142; 80-95 lbs: 79-94; 95- 110 lbs: 81- 99; 110 lbs and over: 71-92. Sheep 35-57 Goats $20-$220 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: 70-109; 400-500 lbs: 84-110.50; 500- 600: 83.25-104; 600-700: 78- 95; 700-800: 76-93.50; 800- 900: 72-90.25; 900-1000: 71.50-88.25; over 1000: 68.50-76. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: n/a; 300- 400: 87-101.50; 400-500: 65- 103; 500-600: 66-100.75; 600-700: 65-82.50; 700-800: 70.50-83.75; 800-900: 69-84; Over 900 lbs: 68.75-82.50. Achievement Day brings ribbons and smiles By Christine O'Reilly EXETER — The 4-H Beef -A -Rama club held its Achievement Day at the Exeter Fall Fair. The members arrived early Saturday morning with their calves and began to settle in. Leader Andre Hern introduced the show's judge, Brian Dudgeson, from Paisley. The work that the club's members had put into their calves was evident in the show ring. In the showmanship classes, Dudgeson judged the competitors on how well they handled their calf and how well they knew their animal, and how quickly and efficiently they reacted to his com- mands. Dudgeson then judged the animal in various confirmation classes. Calves, breeding heifers and mar- ket animals were judged on size, proportion and poten- tial in a feed lot. Dudgeson gave competitors advice on how to improve, and complimented a job well done. After a long day in the spotlight, members, leaders and parents were ready to go home. Many competi- tors left with ribbons; more importantly, everyone left with a smile. A special thanks goes out from the 4-H Beef -A - Rama members to Dudgeson for judging at Achievement Day, to Mike and Andrea Hern, and to Sarah Taylor for leading this year's club, and to all their friends and family members who helped make the club a success. Congratulations to the members on their projects well done. TIMES -ADVOCATE 11 Denfield Livestock Sales For Tues., Sept. 28 the mar- ket at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand at steady prices on all classes of fed cattle with fancy cattle sell- ing at premium prices. Good quality cows sold actively at stronger prices. Veal sold stronger, sows and boars were steady. Bill and Mary Margaret McDonald, Thamesville sold 8 steers avg. wt. 1428 avg. price 79.74 to a high of 83.25 pur- chased by Norwich Packers. Stan Erickson, Thamesville sold 8 steers avg. wt. 1298 avg. price 78.89 to a high of 85 pur- chased by Norval Meats. John McLinchey, Parkhill sold 28 steers avg. wt. 1418 avg. price 78.07. Choice steers: 80-88; Good steers: 72-78; Plain steers: 60- 70; Choice exotic heifers: 80- 85; Good heifers: 70-76; Plain heifers: 60-65; Good fed cows: 30-38; D1 & D2: 25-30; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10-15; Good beef bulls: 30-40; Good Holstein bulls: 20-30; Good Holstein bull calves: $100 to $155; Sows: 52-56. FARM BRIEF • FARM BRIEF New toll free number for information on BSE programs OTTAWA — Members of the livestock industry with questions related to BSE programs can call a new toll free line for more information. The number is 1-866- 613-4800 and is available to producers across Canada from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MDST. On Sept. 10, the Government of Canada announced initiatives to assist Canada's livestock industry in repo- sitioning itself to ensure its long-term viability. The strategy was developed following extensive consulta- tions with the provinces, territories, and industry and includes a federal investment of up to $488 million Some of the elements of the strategy include: • measures to facilitate increases in ruminant slaughter capacity in Canada; • measures to sustain the cattle industry until capaci- ty comes online; and • expanding access to export markets for both live- stock and beef products. Federal and provincial governments are working to finalize administrative details, including the process for producers to apply. 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