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Fed steer, heifer prices rise over holidays
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Dec.
30 were 808 cattle and 345 lambs
and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and
heifers sold $4 to $5 higher on light
demand. Choice steers and heifers
sold $135 to $143.75. Cows sold $3
to $5 higher. On Thursday veal
calves sold $1.50 higher across the
board. Beef calves sold steady.
Lambs and sheep sold barely steady.
Goats sold steady. On Friday calves
and yearlings sold on a strong steady
market.
George Horst of Paisley,
consigned eight head that averaged
1,684 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $139.95. Two limousin
steers averaged 1,590 lbs. and sold
for $142.50. Aden B. Martin of
Dobbinton, consigned one
simmental steer that weighed 1,980
lbs. and sold for $125.
Norm Stewart of Mount Forest,
consigned 19 head that averaged
1,392 lbs. and sold for $143.08. Two
black heifers weighed 1,415 lbs. and
sold for $144.75. Dave Bowles of
Brussels, consigned five head that
averaged 1,466 lbs. and sold for
$135.63. Three black heifers
weighed 1,413 lbs. and sold for
$137.50.
There were 150 cows on offer.
Export types sold $70 to $78 with
sales to $85; beef, $75 to $85 with
sales to $93; D1 and D2, $72 to $75;
D3, $63 to $72; D4, $45 to $60.
Oscar M. Martin of Holyrood,
consigned one simmental cow that
weighed 1,685 lbs. and sold for $93.
There were five bulls selling
$93.50 to $116. Murray Preece of
Wyoming, consigned one black bull
that weighed 1,270 lbs. and sold for
$116.
There were 150 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $140 to $169 with
sales to $170; good holsteins, $135
to $150 with sales to $154; Si heavy
holsteins, $120 to $135; heavy
holsteins, $115 to $125; medium
holsteins, $120 to $130. Matt
Ferraro of Hanover, consigned seven
head that averaged 905 lbs. and sold
for an average price of $150.80. One
limousin heifer weighed 760 lbs. and
sold for $170. Darryl VanSickle of
Thamesville, consigned 10 head that
averaged 680 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $137.88. One
holstein steer weighed 645 lbs. and
sold for $154.
Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $130; 50
- 64 lbs., $261 to $272; 65 - 79 lbs.,
$249 to $272; 80 - 94 lbs., $210 to
$217; 95 - 110 lbs., $215 to $229 /
lb.
Sheep sold $120 to $200 / lb.
Goats: kids sold $200 to $385;
nannies, $80 to $200; billies, $150 to
$300 / lb.
Top quality stocker steers under
400 lbs. sold $182 to $245; 400 -
499 lbs., $184 to $216; 500 - 599
lbs., $206 to $229; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$200 to $220; 700 - 799 lbs., $178 to
$202; 800 - 899 lbs., $170 to $186;
900 - 999 lbs., $182 to $186; 1,000
lbs. and over, $182 to $188.
Top quality stocker heifers under
300 lbs. sold $180 to $190; 300 -
399 lbs., $175 to $187; 400 - 499
lbs., $157 to $170; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$155 to $174; 600 - 699 lbs., $159 to
$172; 700 - 799 lbs., $134 to $148;
800 - 899 lbs., $166 to $176; 900
lbs. and over, $163 to $182. Whalls
Farms Ltd. of St. Thomas, consigned
30 head that averaged 658 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $199.65.
Nine charolais steers weighed 638
lbs. and sold for $210.50. John and
Andrew Bos of Auburn, consigned
22 head that averaged 976 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $163.95.
One red heifer weighed 885 lbs. and
sold for $176.
Total receipts for Dec. 23 were
1,700 cattle and 596 lambs and
goats. On Tuesday fed steers and
heifers sold steady. Choice steers
and heifers sold $135 to $139.
Second cut sold $131 to $135. Cows
sold steady. On Thursday right
weight veal sold $2 to $5 higher.
Beef veal sold steady. All heavier
holsteins, sold steady. Lambs and
sheep sold steady. Goats sold
slightly higher. On Friday calves
sold on a strong active trade.
Yearlings sold on a strong active
trade at prices $2 to $5 higher.
Hahn Farms Ltd. of Stratford,
consigned five head that averaged
1,581 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $113.88. Two black steers
averaged 1,488 lbs. and sold for
$135.50. Albert W. Frey of
Palmerston, consigned two head that
averaged 1,715 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $132.43. One steer
weighed 1,640 lbs. and sold for
$134.
Paul M. Weber of Mount Forest,
consigned 16 head that averaged
1,498 lbs. and sold for $134.57. One
red heifer weighed 1,620 lbs. and
sold for $137. Connell Farms Inc. of
Palmerston, consigned 17 head that
averaged 1,638 lbs. and sold for
$129.49. Three simmental heifers
weighed 1,500 lbs. and sold for
$136.
There were 300 cows on offer.
Export types sold $65 to $75 with
sales to $77; beef, $75 to $84 with
sales to $98; D1 and D2, $68 to $73;
D3, $60 to $68; D4, $45 to $60. Ken
Mitchell of Annon, consigned one
simmental cow that weighed 1,175
lbs. and sold for $98.
There were 14 bulls selling $85 to
$105.50. Enos Martin of Chesley,
consigned one limousin bull that
weighed 1,815 lbs. and sold for
$105.50.
There were 150 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $140 to $170 with
sales to $174; good holsteins, $120
to $135 with sales to $140; Si heavy
holsteins, $110 to $125; heavy
holsteins, $105 to $115; medium
holsteins, $95 to $105. Lamar Frey
of Listowel, consigned three head
that averaged 807 lbs. and sold for
an average price of $158.87. One
blue heifer weighed 840 lbs. and
sold for $174. Joni J. Shetler of
Lucknow, consigned two head that
averaged 820 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $158.33. One red
Giving back
Late last year the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association executive made a $2,500
donation to the Ronald McDonald House. Back row, from left: Barry Stevenson, Doug
McCann, Marian Hallahan, Peter Hendriks, Edgar Daer and Tom Dickson. Front row: Cody
McDonald, Judy Sloan, Jim Sloan, Joe Hallahan, John Green and Trina McBride. Absent is
executive member Herman Mooy. (Denny Scott photo)
steer weighed 860 lbs. and sold for
$155.
Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $301 to
$321; 50 - 64 lbs., $320 to $365; 65
- 79 lbs., $267 to $307; 80 - 94 lbs.,
$231 to $240; 95 - 110 lbs., $233 to
$239 / lb.
Sheep sold $120 to $200 / lb.
Goats: kids sold $200 to $385;
nannies, $80 to $200; billies, $150 to
$300 / lb.
Top quality stocker steers under
400 lbs. sold $191 to $230; 400 -
499 lbs., $220 to $238; 500 - 599
lbs., $210 to $234; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$198 to $213; 700 - 799 lbs., $189 to
$203; 800 - 899 lbs., $179 to
$206; 900 - 999 lbs., $182 to
$196; 1,000 lbs. and over, $174 to
$186.
Top quality stocker heifers, 300 -
399 lbs. sold $171 to $207; 400 -
499 lbs., $180 to $233; 500 - 599
lbs., $169 to $179; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$161 to $202; 700 - 799 lbs., $153 to
$173; 800 - 899 lbs., $168 to $178;
900 lbs. and over, $154 to $164.
Richard Sinclair of Goderich,
consigned 15 steers that averaged
614 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $212.50. Rob Droefke of
Chepstow, consigned 44 head that
averaged 624 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $197.53. Eight
limousin heifers weighed 611 lbs.
and sold for $201.50.
Energy top of mind
for OFA in 2016
By Keith Currie, President
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
As the temperatures drop, it's
a good time to reflect on this year
that is wrapping up. For the
Ontario agriculture industry, it's
been a year of challenges and
opportunities. The Ontario Federa-
tion of Agriculture (OFA)
has advocated on many critical
issues to continue to push for the
policies and activities that will help
our 36,000 farm members operate
profitable and sustainable farm
businesses.
There has been a lot of activity on
energy. Rising electricity costs are
putting many of our members in very
challenging situations. The OFA has
been meeting with the provincial
government to explain that our
members are at a competitive
disadvantage because of the price of
this important farm input. We've
continued to push for natural gas
expansion throughout Ontario as one
opportunity to alleviate long-term
energy costs. By now, we hope
you've heard about our partnership
with wardens across Ontario to
strengthen our voice for a rural
natural gas investment.
Under the energy banner, we've
made some important progress on
stray voltage with the OFA's
participation in a new initiative to
address and resolve this troubling
challenge that has haunted livestock
producers for years.
The OFA also provided a formal
submission with our ideas and
requirements for the province's next
Long -Term Energy Plan —
to maintain a reliable supply of
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clean, affordable energy.
Climate change is another
important issue for all Canadians
that the OFA has been working on to
ensure agriculture has opportunities
to be part of the long-term solutions,
and is recognized for the
environmental initiatives that
already take place on most Ontario
farms.
Maintaining productive relation-
ships with politicians and
policymakers continues to be a key
function of the OFA. In 2016, we
seized several opportunities to
engage with government to keep
agriculture top of mind. We invite
politicians to experience a working
farm at our annual Field Day event,
and at other county federation
activities. We also take every
opportunity to meet with them at
Queen's Park at events and
caucus meetings. Keeping an open
path for constructive communica-
tions with government is key to the
OFA's advocacy work, and it means
we all need to look for opportunities
to have a conversation about what
matters to Ontario agriculture.
A very special anniversary for the
OFA was marked in 2016 as we
celebrated 80 years of serving
Ontario agriculture. We are
energized and optimistic as we head
into a new year with a mission of
Farms and Food Forever. This new
direction reflects the evolving goals
of the organization as we advocate
for the needs of our farms and the
food we produce.
BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK
Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd.
UPCOMING SALES
TUESDAYS
9:00 a.m.
Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows
THURSDAYS
8:00 a.m. Drop Calves
10:00 a.m.Veal
11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep
FRIDAYS
10:00 a.m. Stockers
Visit our webpage at:
www.brusselslivestock.ca
email us at:
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