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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-03, Page 25Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Agricu ltu re 25 TIMES—ADVOCATE Goat and sheep sold steady Brussels Livestock Market Report for the week ending Sept. 28. Email us at info@brusselslivestock.ca. Total receipts 2887 head of cattle, 688 lambs and goats . Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold 82 - 85 sales to 93.50. Second cut sold 80 - 82. Cows sold on a good steady market.. Thursday: Veal sold $5 higher. Lambs sold under pres- sure. Goats and Sheep sold steady.. Friday: Calves sold $5 lower and Yearlings sold on a steady market. Steers There were 376 steers on offer. Loomis Farms Ltd. of Ailsa Craig consigned 11 steers averaging 1465 lbs, selling for an average of 85.62, with seven limo steers averaging 1479 lbs, selling for 88.35. Five steers were consigned by Jim Wilson of Lucknow averaging 1415 lbs, selling for an average of 86.13, with one blk steer weighing 1460 lbs, selling to Norwich Packers for 88. Cunningham Noland Cattle Co of Lucan consigned 40 steers averaging 1442 lbs, selling for an average of 83.58, with one blk steer weighing 1510 lbs selling for 86.75. Mike Dalton of Goderich consigned six steers averaging 1464 lbs selling for an average of 84.68, with two red steers averaging 1495 lbs selling for 86. Jim Howatt of Londesboro, consigned 25 steers averag- ing 1469 lbs, selling for an average of 84.76 with one blk steer weighing 1485 lbs, selling for 85.75. Heifers There were 222 heifers on offer. David Bowles of Brussels consigned fifteen heifers aver- aging 1316 lbs, selling for an average of 84.74 with one limo heifer weighing 1385 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 91. Terry Greidanus of Londesboro consigned three heifers averaging 1247 lbs, selling for an average of 87.91, with one limo heifer weighing 1310 lbs selling for 91. Jeff Lewington of Brussels consigned 20 heifers averaging 1215 lbs, selling for an average of 84.65 with one limo heifer weighing 1230 lbs selling for 90. John Martin of Lucknow consigned five heifers averaging 1407 lbs, selling for an average of 85.31, with four char heifers averaging 1428 lbs selling for 85.50. Melvin W. Bearinger of Mount Forest consigned 35 heifers averaging 1344 lbs selling for an average of 84.01, with five char heifers averaging 1315 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 85. Don Beuerman of Dublin consigned 10 blk heifers aver- aging 1273 lbs selling for 83.75. Eckard Kamradt of Mitchell consigned eight heifers aver- aging 1171 lbs, selling for an average of 78.75, with two limo heifers averaging 1065 lbs selling Dominion Meat Packers for 82.50. Murray Switzer of St Mary's consigned 16 heifers averag- ing 1387 lbs, selling for an average of 81.37, with 11 blk heifers averaging 1408 lbs, selling for 81.75. Cows There were 165 cows on offer. Beef Cows 40-46 sales to 65; D1 and D2 37-45; D3 30- 35; D4 20-28 Beverly Rae of Mount Forest, consigned three cows aver- aging 1533 lbs, selling for an average of 48.21, with one char cow weighing 1285 lbs, selling for 65. Pecldtt Farms of Lucknow, consigned four cows averag- ing 1184 lbs, selling for an average of 36.54. With one limo cow weighing 1065 lbs, selling for 46. Allen and Dorothy Martin of Listowel, consigned four limo cows averaging 1355 lbs, selling for an average of 41.91, with sales to 45.50. Bulls There were 10 bulls on offer. 29.50 - 44.50 sales to 50. John Newans of Wroxeter, consigned one limo bull weighing 2120 lbs, selling for 50. Hank Huigenbos of Wingham, consigned one limo bull weighing 1835 lbs, selling for 44.50. Veal There were 198 head of veal on offer. Beef 100-108 sales to 114.50; Good Holstein 75-83 sales to 93.50; Medium Holstein 65-75; Plain & Heavy Holstein; Plain: N/A; Good Heavy: N/A Brian Wideman of Gowanstown, consigned three veal averaging 763 lbs, selling for an average of 101.86, with one char heifer weighing 765 lbs, selling for 114.50. Lewis Wideman of Moorefield, consigned four veal avera- ging 781 lbs, selling for an average of 98.24, with one red steer weighing 765 lbs, selling for 114. Mike Durnin of Auburn, consigned eight veal averaging 718 lbs, selling for an average of 91.19, with one bwf heifer weighing 730 lbs, selling for 107. Lambs under 50 lbs 147-159; 50 - 65 lbs 141-182; 65 - 80 lbs 135-165; 80 - 95 lbs 133-145; 95 - 110 lbs 133-143; 110 lbs and over 126-135 Sheep 34-78 sales to 82 Goats Kids - $85 - $116; Nannies - $80 - $100; Billies - $200 - $300 Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs 108-142; 400 - 500 lbs 116-137.50; 500 Denfield Livestock Sales Denfield Livestock Market Report for Tues., Sept. 25. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded at steady prices on all classes of fed cattle. Cows traded active at steady prices. A good offering of Holstein bull calves were in good demand at stronger prices. Stockers sold steady. Ron Gardner, Glencoe sold four head average weight 1243 average price 83.78. David Minielly, Wyoming sold six steers average weight 1430 average price 83.51 sales to 85.25 for three steers purchased by Norwich Packers. Mark Schepers, Parkhill sold nine head average weight 1241 average price 82.69. Choice steers 82-86, Good Steers 80-82, Plain steers 60- 70, Choice exotic cross heifers 82-85, Good Heifers 80-82, Plain heifers 60-70, Good fed cows 40-50, D1 & D2 cows 35-42, D3 & D4 cows 25-30, Shells 10-20, Good Beef bulls 40-50, Good Holstein Bulls 35-42, Good Holstein Bull Calves $50-$180, Good Sows 34, Boars 16. Tales from the riverbank — From Ieft,Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) conservation educa- tion specialist Julie Hicks helps Sophia Slater, Kyla Chapman and Noah Chapman collect water samples for a filtering experi- ment on Saturday at the Southcott Pines clubhouse in Grand Bend.The event was part of an ABCA water quality work- shop for property owners. (photo/Pat Bolen) 600 108-127; 600 - 700 98-122.25; 700 - 800 96-107.50; 800 - 900 81-100; 900 - 1000 87.50-99; over 1000 84-114 Top quality stocker heifers under 300 lbs N/A; 300 - 400 107-120; 400 - 500 91-12; 500 - 600 88-140; 600 - 700 89-107.25; 700 - 800 78- 110; 800 - 900 81-95.50; Over 900 lbs 82.50-93 FREE LEGAL ADVICE Available from THE HURON/PERTH COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC The Centre for Employment & Learning 349 Main Street each TUESDAY The clinic can provide legal information on your rights about: Ontario Works • Ontario Disability Support Program • Employment Insurance • Landlord and Tenant Matters • Criminal Injuries Compensation • Canada Pension Plan • Powers of Attorney Call for an appointment 1-866-867-1027 Protect Your Pet and Your Family $25 Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Animal vaccination at these clinics includes GST, certificate and tags Blyth Veterinary Services 234 Queen Street South, Blyth October 13th 8:30 am -12 pm St. Helen's Community Hall October 18th 1 pm -4 pm Clinton Veterinary Services 275 Huron Street, Clinton October 13th 9 am -11 am Exeter Animal Hospital 660 Main Street, Exeter October 13th 9 am -12 pm Lucknow-Huron Veterinary Services 623 Campbell Street, Lucknow October 13th 9 am -12 pm Seaforth Veterinary Clinic Main Street North, Seaforth October 13th 9 am -1 pm South Huron Veterinary Clinic 20 Main Street East, Zurich October 13th 9 am -1 pm Thames Road Veterinary Clinic 74 Thames Road West, Exeter October 13th 9 am -1 pm Wingham Veterinary Clinic 11 Alfred Street East, \Mngham October 13th 9 am -12 pm • These clinics are for cats and dogs over three months of age. • Please have your pets on leashes or in carrying cages. • These low cost clinics provide Rabies Vaccination only. • No other treatment will be available. 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