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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-24, Page 21Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Brussels Livestock Market Report for the week ending Oct. 19. Email us at info@brussel- slivestock.ca. Total receipts 2682 head of cattle, 571 lambs and goats Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold $1-$2 lower. Choice steers and heifers sold 74 - 77 sales to 84.75. Second cut sold 71 - 74. Cows sold $1-$2 lower. Thursday: Veal sold on a strong active market. Lambs sold steady. Goats sold steady and Sheep sold on a strong active market. Friday: Calves and Yearlings sold on a good strong active trade. Steers There were 328 steers on offer. K/C McAlpine Farms of Ailsa Craig consigned 10 steers averaging 1426 lbs, selling for an average of 79.68, with one Blond steer weighing 1490 lbs selling for 84.75. Mike Dalton of Goderich consigned 11 steers averag- ing 1331 lbs, selling for an average of 78.42, with one Blk steer weighing 1500 Lbs, selling for 82.50. Jim Howatt of Londesborough, consigned 28 steer averaging 1465 lbs, selling for an average of 78.33, with one Blk steer weighing 1510 Lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 82. Jim Wilson of Lucknow, consigned four steers averag- ing 1580 lbs, selling for an average of 77.23 with one Red steer weighing 1550 lbs, selling for 81. Lloyd Frey of Harriston consigned 32 steer averaging 1377 lbs, selling for an aver- age of 75.93, with one Limo steer weighing 1230 lbs, sell- ing to Dominion Meat Packers for 80. Todd Edgar of Wingham consigned three steers aver- aging 1590 lbs, selling for an average of 78.02, with one Blk steer weighing 1620 lbs, selling for 80. Merkley Farms of Wroxeter consigned six Limo steers averaging 1278 lbs, selling to Norwich Meat Packers for 80. Gord Hern of Granton con- signed 57 steers averaging 1505 lbs, selling for an aver- age of 77.76, with seven Char steers averaging 1539 lbs, selling for 79.75. Cunningham Noland Cattle Co. of Lucan consigned 24 steers averaging 1434 lbs, selling for an average of 76.17, with one Grey steer weighing 1350 lbs selling for 78.50. Heifers There were 118 heifers on offer. M -R Farms of Exeter con- signed 20 heifers averaging 1376 lbs, selling for an average of 76.49, with four Blk heifers averaging 1386 lbs, selling to Ryding Regency for 80. Corgercrest Farms Ltd of Seaforth consigned two heifers averaging 1315 lbs, selling for an average of 75.00, with one Red heifer weighing 1320 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 77. John Wiersma of Blyth con- signed three heifers averaging 66.20, with one Sim heifer weighing 1280 lbs, selling for 76.75. Jack Shannon of Clifford con- signed nine heifers averaging 1301 lbs, selling for an average of 72.08, with one Limo heifer weighing 1350 lbs, selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 76.75. Bill Frank of Listowel con- signed seven Char heifers averaging 1254 lbs, selling to Ryding Regency for 75.75. Tom Hern of Woodham con- signed five heifers averaging 1357 lbs, selling for an average of 74.70, with two Limo heifers averaging 1348 lbs, selling to St. Helen's Meat Packers for 75.25. Cows There were 172 cows on offer. Beef Cows 37-41 sales to 42.50 D1 & D2 34-41 D3 30-34 D4 20-28 John VanBakel of Bornholm consigned two cows averaging 1818 lbs, selling for an average of 39.42, with sales to 42.50. Kevin Pfeffer of Palmerston consigned one Blk cow weigh- ing 1380 lbs. selling for 42.50. Bulls There were 22 bulls on offer. 33 - 58 sales to 66.75. Scottslea Farms Ltd of Blyth consigned six bulls averaging 1682 lbs, selling for an average of 57.94, with four Char bulls averaging 1578 lbs, selling for 66.75. Leonard Kerr of Ripley con- signed one RWF bull weighing 1510 lbs. selling for 51. Veal There were 131 head of veal on offer. Beef 95-110 sales to 140 Good Holstein 85-95 sales to 102 Medium Holstein 70-85 Plain & Heavy Holstein: Plain: N/A, Good Heavy: 75- 85 Greg Luyten and Sandra Dodd of Wingham consigned four veal averaging 705 lbs, selling for an average of 120.72 with one Limo veal weighing 600 lbs, selling for 140. Lambs Under 50 N/A 50-65 lbs 168-210 65-80 lbs 137-203 80-95 lbs 137-161 95-110lbs 139-150 110 lbs and over 136-141 Sheep 69-100 21 TIMES–ADVOCATE Denfield Livestock Sales Denfield Livestock Market Report for Tues., Oct. 16. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a fairly active demand at prices steady to a little higher on fed cattle with fancy cattle in good demand. A good offering of cows traded $2 - $3 lower, stockers steady, holstein bull calves active at slightly higher prices. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold 13 heifers average weight 1470 average price 79.68 to a high of 83.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 24 steers average weight 1452 average price 77.89 to a high of 81.25. Choice steers 77-80, Good Steers 72- 76, Plain Steers 60-70, Choice Exotic cross heifers 77-80 sales to 83.75, Good heifers 72-77, Plain heifers 60-70, Good fed cows 38-43, D1 & D2 cows 28-34, D3 & D4 cows 20-27, Shells 10-20, Good Beef Bulls 30 - 35, Good Holstein Bull Calves $75 - $180 Up up and away — The `Farmers Feed Cities' balloon was floating over the skies of Hensall Oct. 1 1 with a visit sponsored by Thompson Elevator seed division Hyland Seed.Thompson's manager Mark Kennedy was able to take a ride on the balloon before the weather closed in. (photo/submitted) Granton area man angry over sidewalks By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN BIDDULPH — Granton area resi- dent Herman Kepke showed his concern over three issues in Granton at the Lucan Biddulph council meeting at the Granton Fire Hall Oct. 15. Kepke, through a delegation explained his anger over the "level of service" given to the Granton streets in the winter time, saying the service was a huge problem. "I fell last year on the sidewalks and bust- ed my head open. I could've laid charges against the township," says Kepke, adding that the sidewalks in Granton should receive the same attention as the sidewalks in Lucan. "The Granton sidewalks are awful," says Kepke. But Lucan Biddulph public works manag- er Steve McAuley disagrees. "I think the contractor does a good job here. But that is a matter of opinion." "The equipment is inefficient," says Kepke, adding the same equipment should be used for the Granton sidewalks as is used in Lucan. McAuley says if that was the case, the equipment used in Lucan would take a couple of days to get to Granton. "Well, I would wait a couple of days," says Kepke. But McAuley explained he really doesn't see this as an issue. Ward 3 Coun. and Granton resident Alex Westman agrees with McAuley. "I haven't had any complaints except from Mr. Kepke," says Westman. Lucan Biddulph Mayor Tom McLaughlin also says he's heard no other complaints. Kepke, who was sent a letter from council in May regarding this issue will once again receive an answer on this reoccurring problem. But McLaughlin says the outcome will probably not change. "I'm not optimistic is what I'm saying," says McLaughlin. Another issue raised by Kepke is the parking bylaw in Granton, explaining that residents are ignoring the signs by the park. McLaughlin replied to Kepke that he "did- n't think it was as bad a problem." And finally Kepke touched on the gate surrounding the Granton water system. Kepke told council he isn't pleased the gate is kept unlocked. "Why would you have the gate if you don't lock it?" asked Kepke. "What is the purpose of having a fence if the gate is always open?" Kepke added. Kepke explained he was worried that by keeping the gate unlocked, someone could contaminate the water. 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