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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-04-27, Page 18Wednesday, April 27, 2005 17 t -aItallstartsonthe gnculture Julie Prout, Marcia Melick and Ashley Erb take a break from picking up garbage to smile for the camera. The three are students of Scott Richardson, who teaches Grade 12 Resource Management at South Huron High School. The class went out in the spirit of Earth Day on Friday to clean up MacNaughton park in Exeter. The trip was part of a class project to come up with ways to help the environment on Earth Day. Prout, Melick and Erb, along with Lindsay Allen and Brittney Schroder (not pictured) organized this particular effort. (photo/Mike Johnston) TIMES -ADVOCATE Fancy cattle bring premium prices DENFIELD — The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded at steady prices with buyers selective consid- ering quality with the fancy cattle bringing premium prices. Cows sold actively at steady prices, Holstein bull calves steady, sows and boars steady. Duncrief Farms, Denfield sold 20 steers aver- age weight 1417 average price 92.42 with sales to 102 pur- chased by Norwich Packers. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold 18 heifers average weight 1418 average price 92.72 sales to 99.25 purchased by Norval Meats. Allan Carroll, West Lorne sold 36 steers average weight 1504 average price 84.89 with sales to 91. Choice steers: 90-95, sales to 102; Good steers: 82-87; Plain steers: 65-75; Choice exotic cross heifers: 90-95, sales to 99.25; Good heifers: 80-86; Plain heifers: 60- 70; Good fed cows: 35-40; D1 and D2 cows: 24-30; D3 and D4 cows: 20-24; Shells: 15- 19; Good beef bulls: 30- 40; Good Holstein bulls: 25-30; Good Holstein bull calves: $150-$225. Brussels Livestock Market report For the week ending April 22, total receipts were 2,491 head of cattle, 2,044 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold 85 to 90 sales to 110, second cut steers and heifers sold 80 to 85. The good cows sold on a higher market while the balance of cows sold on a steady market. Thursday: The veal sold on a steady market. The lambs traded on a barely steady market. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers sold at prices $2 to $3 higher. Steers There were 547 steers on offer. Menno M. Martin, Millbank consigned one blonde steer weighing 1320 lbs which sold for 110. His overall offering of seven steers averaged 1266 lbs selling for an average price of 99.83. Twenty-one steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wingham averaged 1433 lbs selling for an average price of 86.11 with his top black steer weighing 1370 lbs selling for 106. David S. M. Sherk, ST Clements consigned one limo heifer weighing 1280 lbs which sold for 100.25. His overall offer- ing of four steers averaged 1334 lbs selling for an average price of 95.60. Heifers There were 200 heifers on offer. K.C. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig consigned three gold heifers averaging 1308 lbs which sold for 95.75. Their overall offering of five heifers averaged 1399 lbs selling for an average price of 89.24. Ten heifers consigned by Jake Rylaarsdam, Clinton aver- aged 1168 lbs selling for an average price of 83.46 with his top limo heifer weighing 1125 lbs selling to Green's Meat Market for 91.25. Stephen Carter, Lucan consigned one limo heifer weigh- ing 1250 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 90. His overall offering of eleven heifers averaged 1305 lbs selling for an average price of 84.58. Cows There were 165 cows on offer; D1 & D2: 30-40 sales to 47.50; D3: 25-30; D4: 10-20. Wayne Carrol, Centralia consigned one char cow weigh- ing 1360 lbs which sold for 47.50. One char cow consigned by Elvey Brodhagen, Brunner weighed 1725 lbs which sold for 38.50. Elam W. Martin, Teeswater consigned one limo cow weighing 1220 lbs which sold for 38. Bulls There were 11 bulls on offer selling 22 to 35.50 sales to 47.50. Berkana Farms, Brussels consigned one sim bull weigh- ing 1975 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 50. Calvin Matheson, Wingham consigned one hol bull weigh- ing 1810 lbs which sold for 35.50. Veal There were 211 head of veal on offer Beef: 90-100 sales to 110; Good Holstein: 75-85 with sales to 93; Medium Holstein: 50 to 70; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 40 to 50. John Martin, Lucknow consigned one red veal heifer weighing 725 lbs which sold for 110. One blue veal steer consigned by Ron Prange, Tara weighed 630 lbs selling for 110. Moses J. Shetler, Lucknow consigned one blonde veal steer weighing 655 lbs which sold to New Market Meat Packers for 97.50. Lambs under 50 lbs: 149-205; 50-65 lbs: 150-196; 65-80 lbs: 147-181; 80-95 lbs: 145-174; 95-110 lbs: 135-153; 110 lbs and over: 127-136. Sheep 46-75 Goats $30 to $210 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: 108-116.50; 400-500 lbs: 100-129; 500- 600: 101.50-120.50; 600-700: 96.50-116; 700-800: 93-108; 800-900: 85-107.50; 900-1000: 85-98; over 1000: 71- 90.50. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: n/a; 300-400: 75-111; 400-500: 88-106.50; 500-600: 86-115; 600-700: 82-109.50; 700-800: 78-119.50; 800-900: 81.50-98; Over 900 lbs: 78.50-92. ABCA to review fish stock at Morrison and Parkhill reservoirs By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — For the first time in almost 20 years the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is conducting a Fisheries Assessment Survey at the Morrison and Parkhill reservoirs, two of the most popular fishing areas within the water- shed. Researchers will use their findings to update their species list and get a better understanding of fish populations and how well they reproduce. The data collected will be applied to the ABCA's Master Plan. Aquatic biologist Jamie Stewart says, "We're try- ing to see what's in there and how they're doing. More and more people are fishing in the reser- voirs and we want to know how our fish popu- lation is fairing." The trapping nets are designed to catch fish big- ger than five inches. They'll be identified, mea- sured and returned to their natural habitat. At the Parkhill reservoir researchers expect to find white crappie, northern pike, carp, bass and perch. They are also looking for redhorse suckers, some of which are considered to be species at risk. There's concern about carp and whether it is overpopulating Parkhill Reservoir. High carp populations can affect turbidity (a muddy or cloudy appearance from having the sediment stirred up) and the exis- tence of other species. The northern pike popu- lation will also be observed to determine any limiting factors that may affect its existence within the reservoir. At the Morrison Reservoir researchers expect to find small and large mouth bass, north- ern pike, yellow perch, white crappie and rain- bow trout. They don't anticipate finding any species at risk. Rainbow trout are stocked in the Morrison Reservoir every year. Researchers will try to determine if the trout are surviving summer heat and winter cold. They'll also investigate whether carp have entered the reservoir. Morrison Reservoir is smaller, heavily vegetated and water clarity is clear- er compared to Parkhill Reservoir. Fishing oppor- tunities are ample. Researchers have per- mission to use an out- board motor, otherwise not allowed. Anglers can still cast their lines for in season fish while the sur- vey is underway. Both studies are being funded by the Conservation Foundation and the ABCA's member municipalities. The sur- veys will take place in May. Davin Heinbuck, lands and water technologist says, "We can't manage what we know little about. We're hoping the results will promote pro- tection and enhancement of existing stocks." The final report on the Fisheries Assessment for both reservoirs is expect- ed by the end of the sum- mer. fitAIMA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. FARM MUTUAL 5 YR.CIC 3.9 0/0 WEEK OF APR. 23 - APR. 29/05 RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Don Thompson 235-4000