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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-11-03, Page 31EEEEEEEIMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIMMEEEEEEE E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E L LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Wednesday, November 3, 2004 It all starts onthe Far, culture 31 TIMES -ADVOCATE Meeting focuses on injury prevention By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF MITCHELL — Prevention and the treat- ment of farm -related injuries was the topic of discussion at the October meeting of Huron Perth Women in Support of Agriculture last Thursday. Chiropractor Jason Bourne and Kendra Craig of BioConnections Health Care Centre in Exeter were the guest speakers at the meeting. Craig told the women the centre offers extended health care focusing on a wholistic approach. She said the health care professionals at the centre also offers the public edu- cation on various subjects. "If we can prevent an injury, it will save you a lot of time off and money on rehab," she told the group of farm women. Craig said the centre also provides education to its clients so they will know how to prevent an injury from recurring. She said repetitive actions such as shoveling, sweeping and shifting gears may cause injuries if they are not done correct- ly. She pointed out the importance of staying flex- ible and strong. "Evaluate your position in everything you do," Craig said. "Adjust your- self if possible." She also advised switch- ing from one side to another when doing a strenuous activity such as forking feed. Craig reminded the women to lift with their knees instead of their backs. When driving a tractor or other equipment, she said it's important to be in the proper position and have the controls within reach. To increase flexibility, Craig recommended try- ing a few stretches, which she demonstrated to the group, and maintaining a regular stretching pro- gram. "You have to keep things stretched to keep the joints moving properly," she said, adding posture is important. Craig said it is also important to take breaks, suggesting working for 20 minutes and then taking a short break before going back to the task. When asked how to treat a pulled muscle, Craig recommended rest, ice and compression. She said heat should not be applied for the first 24 hours. "Rest is a key compo- nent and rest is the hard- est thing to do," she said. Bourne told the women everything in the body is controlled by the nervous system. When the nerves aren't sending the proper signals, it results in vari- ous effects on the body parts they control. As an example, he spoke of a patient with diabetes who came to him com- plaining of neck pain. After a few treatments she told him her blood sugar levels got better, resulting in her no longer needing to take insulin pills. While Bourne said he is not claiming to have found a cure for diabetes, chiro- practic care can often have unexpected results. The technique was discov- ered by a Canadian doctor in 1895, who adjusted a neck bone in a patient and cured his deafness. He said one of the worst things people do to their bodies is bending and twisting at the same time. "Pain is there for a rea- son," he said. "If it hurts, don't do it." Brussels Livestock Market report For the week ending Oct. 29, total receipts were 3,690 head of cattle, 471 lambs and goats. SUMMARY TUESDAY the fed steers and heifers sold on a fully steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold 75 to 80 sales to 93, 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 72 to 74.The cows traded at prices steady to last week. THURSDAY the veal sold on a strong active trade with prices $2 to $5 higher. The lambs traded actively at steady prices. FRIDAY all weights and classes of stockers sold on a steady market. STEERS there were 823 steers on offer. Don Mc Alpine, Ailsa Craig consigned one limo steer weighing 1310 lbs which sold for 93.00. His overall offering of thirty-nine steers averaged 1513 lbs selling for an average price of 82.21. Thirteen steers consigned by Owen B. Martin, Wellesley averaged 1359 lbs selling for an average price of 85.84 with his top three limo steers aver- aging 1368 lbs selling for 87.75. Amos B. Frey, Wallenstein consigned three limo steers averaging 1478 lbs which sold for 87.50. His overall consign- ment of ten limo steers aver- aged 1446 lbs selling for an average price of 84.98. HEIFERS There were 292 heifers on offer. Melvin W. Bearinger, Mt Forest consigned one limo heifer weighing 1100 lbs which sold for 82.25. His overall offering of nineteen heifers averaged 1153 Lbs selling for an average price of 76.04. Eight heifers cosigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale averaged 1316 lbs selling for an average price of 79.30 with his top two red heifers averag- ing 1285 Lbs selling for 80.75. Jayme Reid, Tiverton con- signed eight limo heifers aver- aging 1424 Lbs which sold for an average price of 79.80 with sales up to 80.25. COWS there were 180 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 20-25 sales to 30; D3: 15-20; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-8. Jeffery Becker, Ayton con- signed two limo cows averag- ing 1393 lbs which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for 27.50. One limo cow consigned by Harvey Becker, Ayton weighed 1390 lbs selling for 26.50. One red cow consigned by Dennis Johnston, Holyrood weighed 1600 lbs selling for 25.50. BULLS there were 23 bulls on offer selling 15.50-30 sales to 35. One blonde bull, consigned by Beyerlein Farms, Goderich Denfield Livestock sales For Tues., Oct. 26, the market at Denfield Livestock Sales met a strong demand on the fancy fed cattle with good fed cattle steady and plainer cattle showing age under pressure. A large offering of cows traded on a good demand at prices $2 lower. Holstein calves traded active at stronger prices, sows and boars were steady. Ross Barber, Listowel sold 11 heifers avg. wt. 1339, avg. price 83.62 to a high of 90 purchased by Norwich Packers. Gord Hardy, Lucan sold 10 steers avg. wt. 1522, avg. price 74.76. Glen and David Minielly, Wyoming sold 6 heifers avg. wt. 1168 avg. price 76.78. McCormick Farms, Inwood sold 14 head avg. wt. 1221 avg. price 75.21. Choice steers: 80-85; Good steers: 72-77; Plain steers: 55-65; Choice heifers: 82-87 sales to 90; Good heifers: 70-76; Plain heifers: 50-60; Good fed cows: 28-35; D1 & D2 cows 20-25; D3 & D4 cows:15-20; Shells: 3-12; Good butcher bulls: 28-35; Holstein bulls: 20-24; Good Holstein bull calves: 120-185; Sows: 40-41; Boars: 20. HOME STANDBY GENERATORS U.:gg, s 5t,etten 10 kw 12 kw Fully Featured Home Standby Power. The Home Standby Generator systems quietly protect your home and family with an immediate, automatic, reliable response to power failure. 3- g, & 5t,otfon 7 kw Compact, Affordable Standby Power. The Home Standby Generator is designed to power essential loads automatically during a power outage. LOLL FOR 111FORIVIOTION Sc PRICING HYDE BROTHERS HENSALL, ONTARIO 519-263-2605 iii FARM EQUIPMENT0997)LIMITED weighed 1885 lbs selling to Denview Livestock Ltd for 35. Glen Gates, Hepworth con- signed one limo bull weighing 1965 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 30. VEAL there were 139 head of veal on offer. Beef: 90-110 sales to 121; Good Holstein: 95- 110 sales to 111.50; Medium Holstein: 85-95; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 40-60. Dr. Jason Bourne of BioConnections Health Care Centre in Exeter points out how the spine connects to nerves which operate other bodily functions at a Huron Perth Women in Support of Agriculture meet- ing in Mitchell Oct. 28. (photo/Mary Simmons) KIRKTON L ▪ ' VETERINARY CLINIC E �; E E E E E E E E E I I' LLLLLLLLLL OPEN HOUSE November 13, 2004 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. REFRESHMENTS & CLINIC TOURS COME SEE HOW WE HAVE GROWN TO SERVE YOU BETTER' Brussels 4-H Show and Sale Grand Champion Beef Jessica Gilchrist Buyer Teeswater Concrete Kim Black Buyer Metzger Meats, Hensall Elisha Coleman Buyer Hay Mutual Insurance Lukas Witherspoon Buyer Huron Tractor Left: Grand Champion Lamb Keisha Bishop Buyer Paul & Joyce Johnston Brussels 4-H Show & Sale was held Oct. 9 at Brussels Livestock. The 4-H members would also like to thank Don Shouldice and Lee Rintoul for judging, Len Gamble for the use of his sales barn, and Brian Rintoul for auctioneer services, and these other buyers and support- ers: Metzger Meats, Lucknow Co-op, Omni Insurance, Elliott Fencing, Top Meadow Farms, Helm Welding, Dauphin Feeds, Hay Mutual Insurance, Holly Park Meats, Dellany Capitol, Howatt Trucking, McGavin Farm Equip., Huron Tractor, Shouldice Insurance, Hyde Bros. Farm Equip., Teeswater Concrete, Frank Foran Ins., Robin McKnight Buyer Hyde Brothers Beefway, Neil Edgar/Jones Feed Mill, Groenberg Farms, Smyth Welding, Denview Livestock, Valtous Packers, Keith Cardiff Real Estate, Howick Insurance, Edward Fuels, Jim Scott Regal Capital, Murray Simpson Construction, Cliff Livingston, Hodgins Home Hardware, Kevin MacArthur, MacDonald Lumber, Huron Feeding Systems, Wallenstein Feeds, McKillop Mutual Ins., Lowry Elevators, Master Feed & Brussels Agri Service, MGM Townsend Tire, Bob Thompson, Paul Johnson, Trillium Insurance, Agvet (Ivomec), Miller Insurance.