The Citizen, 2010-01-07, Page 15Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Dec.
31 were 513 cattle, 230 lambs and
goats.
On Tuesday fed steers and heifers
sold on a strong active trade at $2
higher. Choice steers and heifers
sold $83 to $86 with sales to $89.
Second cut sold $78 to $83. Cows
sold on a strong active trade. On
Thursday veal sold at $2 to $5 lower.
Heavy lambs sold steady and light
lambs sold lower. Sheep and goats
sold $5 to $10 higher.
There were 116 steers on offer.
Schmidtbrook Farms of Woodstock,
consigned thirteen steers averaging
1,581 lbs. selling for an average of
$87.18 with two crossbred steers
averaging 1,578 selling to Dominion
Meat Packers for $89. Bruce Eden
Farms of Holyrood, consigned
sixteen steers averaging 1,660 lbs.
selling for an average of $83.58 with
three crossbred steers averaging
1,495 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat
Packers for $88.25. Rueben H. Sherk
Jr. of Wellesley, consigned sixteen
steers averaging 1,511 lbs. selling
for an average of $86.33 with one
limousin steer weighing 1,370 lbs.
selling to Holly Park Meat Packers
for $88. Harold Fisher of Harriston,
consigned four steers averaging
1,264 lbs. selling for an average of
$84.13 with one red steer weighing
1,425 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat
Packers for $87.
Terry Dalton of Lucknow,
consigned twenty-one steers
averaging 1,494 lbs. selling for an
average of $85.40 with two charolais
steers averaging 1,468 lbs. selling to
Dominion Meat Packers for $86.25.
James Martin of Kenilworth,
consigned eleven steers averaging
1,542 lbs. selling for an average of
$85.17 with two red steers averaging
1,438 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency
for $86. Geisel Cattle Co. of Elmira,
consigned fourteen steers averaging
1,651 lbs. selling for an average of
$80.29 with two red steers averaging
1,630 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency
for $85.50. Enid Schmidt of Baden,
consigned four steers averaging
1,431 lbs. selling for an average of
$83.33 with one red steer weighing
1,480 lbs. selling to St. Helen’s Meat
Packers for $80.50. Owen Weber of
Belgrave, consigned one rwf steer
weighing 1,275 lbs. selling for $78.
There were 124 heifers on offer.
Darren Johnston of Bluevale,
consigned thirty heifers averaging
1,387 lbs. selling for an average of
$85.57 with one black heifer
weighing 1,350 lbs. selling to Holly
Park Meat Packers for $87.75.
Drostline Holsteins of Staffa,
consigned two heifers averaging
1,508 lbs. selling for an average of
$84.18 with one red heifer weighing
1,450 lbs. selling to St. Helen’s Meat
Packers for $86.
Bencrest Farms of Kerwood,
consigned twelve heifers averaging
1,308 lbs. selling for an average of
$84.25 with four crossbred heifers
averaging 1,340 lbs. selling for
$85.50. Martin Metske of Lucknow,
consigned twelve heifers averaging
1,338 lbs. selling for an average of
$85.24 with three black heifers
averaging 1,420 lbs. selling for
$85.35.
Knechtel Farms of Gadshill,
consigned eleven heifers averaging
1,488 lbs. selling for an average of
$82.96 with one charolais heifer
weighing 1,445 lbs. selling to Holly
Park Meat Packers for $85. Frank
Foran of Lucknow, consigned three
heifers averaging 1,265 lbs. selling
for an average of $83.07 with one
charolais heifer weighing 1,335 lbs.
selling to St. Helen’s Meat Packers
for $84.75. Mark and Elaine Fisher
of Ayton, consigned four heifers
averaging 1,241 lbs. selling for an
average of $83.63 with two charolais
heifers averaging 1,248 lbs. selling
to Holly Park Meat Packers for
$84.75. Dave Inglis of Clifford,
consigned four heifers averaging
1,204 lbs. selling for an average of
$83.38 with one black heifer
weighing 1,345 lbs. selling to St.
Helen’s Meat Packers for $84.50.
Inglis Farms of Clifford, consigned
four heifers averaging 1,155 lbs.
selling for an average of $74.29 with
one rwf heifer weighing 1,145 lbs.
selling for $83.25.
There were 149 cows on offer.
Export types sold $37 to $43 with
sales to $45; beef cows, $36 to $43
with sales to $44; D1 and D2, $38 to
$46; D3, $33 to $38; D4, $22 to $33.
Guntensperger Dairy of Seaforth,
consigned two cows averaging 1,353
lbs. selling for an average of $38.20
with one charolais cow weighing
1,290 lbs. selling for $45. John D.
Wideman of Listowel, consigned
two cows averaging 1,208 lbs.
selling for an average of $41.32 with
one holstein cow weighing 1,305
lbs. selling for $45. Mari and Alie
Vanderveeken of Zurich, consigned
four cows averaging 1,544 lbs.
selling for an average of $40.92 with
one holstein cow weighing 1,515
lbs. selling for $44.50.
There were nine bulls on offer
selling $46 to $53.50 with sales to
$56.50. Groenberg Farms of
Lucknow, consigned two bulls
averaging 2,055 lbs. selling for an
average of $55.03 with one charolais
bull weighing 2,005 lbs. selling for
$56.50. Martin and Natalie Tobler of
Arthur, consigned one limousin bull
weighing 1,590 lbs. selling for
$55.50.
There were 62 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $95 to $110 with
sales to $115; good holstein, $80 to
$87 with sales to $92; heavy
holstein, $80 to $85 with sales to
$86.50. Henry M. Martin of
Teeswater, consigned four veal
averaging 761 lbs. selling for an
average of $101.43 with one
limousin steer weighing 735 lbs.
selling for $115.
Brian Wideman of Gowanstown,
consigned four veal averaging 771
lbs. selling for an average of $101.43
with one gold steer weighing 755
lbs. selling for $111.50. Darryl
Vansickle of Thamesville, consigned
six veal averaging 746 lbs. selling
for an average of $98.59 with one
limousin heifer weighing 740 lbs.
selling for $107.
Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $228 to
$235; 50 - 64 lbs., $222 to $239; 65
- 79 lbs., $212 to $226; 80 - 94 lbs.,
$177 to $186; 95 - 109 lbs., $154 to
$175; 110 lbs. and over, $100 to
$158.
Sheep sold $73 to $125.
Goats: kids sold $41 per head;
nannies, $80 to $120 with sales to
$121 per head.
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Dec.
25 were 400 cattle. On Tuesday fed
steers and heifers sold $3 higher.
Choice steers and heifers sold $82 to
$85 with sales to 485. Second cut
sold $79 to $82. Cows sold $1 to $2
higher.
There were 99 steers on offer.
Peter B. Bauman of Millbank,
consigned six black steers averaging
1,543 lbs. selling for $85.10.
Schmidtbrook Farms of Woodstock,
consigned thirty steers averaging
1,615 lbs. selling for an average of
$83.12 with two limousin steers
averaging 1,633 lbs. selling to
Ryding Regency for $84.75.
Bruce Eden Farms of Holyrood,
consigned fifteen steers averaging
1,588 lbs. selling for an average of
$82.61 with one black steer
weighing 1,400 lbs. selling for
$83.50. Damen Farms of Lucan,
consigned nine steers averaging
1,511 lbs. selling for an average of
$81.94 with one red steer weighing
1,595 lbs. selling to Ryding Regency
for $82.75.
Mapleridge Farms of Brussels,
consigned fourteen steers averaging
1,618 lbs. selling for an average of
$81.78 with six charolais steers
averaging 1,625 lbs. selling for
$82.75.
There were 75 heifers on offer.
Marvara Farms of Drayton,
consigned eight heifers averaging
1,338 lbs. selling for an average of
$83.05 with one black heifer
weighing 1,385 lbs. selling for
$85.50. Southlore Farms of
Palmerston, consigned nine heifers
averaging 1,200 lbs. selling for an
average of $82.14 with four black
heifers averaging 1,201 lbs. selling
for $82.75. Connell Farms of
Palmerston, consigned ten heifers
averaging 1,337 lbs. selling for an
average of $82.13 with three
charolais heifers averaging 1,387
lbs. selling for $82.75.
Connie Boyd of Monkton,
consigned six heifers averaging
1,381 lbs. selling for an average of
$81.83 with five red heifers
averaging 1,347 lbs. selling for
$82.25. Hehn Farms of Walkerton,
consigned seven charolais cows
averaging 1,349 lbs. selling for
$81.75. D & M Farms of Listowel,
consigned one charolais heifer
weighing 1,225 lbs. selling to
$80.50. Kevin Stewardson of
Wyoming, consigned seven heifers
averaging 1,412 lbs. selling for an
average of $73.02 with one white
heifer weighing 1,335 lbs. selling for
$79.
There were 221 cows on offer.
Export types sold $38 to $44 with
sales to $57; beef cows, $36 to $44
with sales to $54; D1 and D2, $39 to
$47; D3, $34 to $39; D4, $22 to $34.
Tony Los of Atwood, consigned
three cows averaging 1,423 lbs.
selling for an average of $45.88 with
one holstein cow weighing 1,455
lbs. selling for $57. Royaldawn
Farms of Mitchell, consigned two
cows averaging 1,678 lbs. selling for
an average of $42.75 with one
holstein cow weighing 1,845 lbs.
selling for $49.50. Nulandia Dairy
Farms of Mitchell, consigned twelve
cows averaging 1,743 lbs. selling for
an average of $42.77 with one
holstein cow weighing 1,815 lbs.
selling for $49.
AgricultureBrussels Livestock reportFed steers sell on strong, active tradeTHE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010. PAGE 15.
Most cultures have their share of
comfort foods that seem to make a
bad day better. Or perhaps they
evoke feelings of family or special
holidays.
The trouble with most comfort
foods is that they tend to be
carbohydrate-laden, high-calorie
items that can pack on the pounds.
Something you may not be apt to do
after making healthy resolutions.
There are ways to turn favourite
comfort foods into healthier options
that still satisfy. Consider these
modifications to the foods you
love.
Stew: Hearty stews can make
winter weather bearable. Swap out
fatty meats, such as chuck, for leaner
cuts or even chicken breast. Increase
the ratio of vegetables to meat and
potatoes for a filling option that still
has the ingredients you love. Use
low-fat gravy or broth to create the
stew liquid and thicken with a little
cornstarch.
Chili: A warm bowl of chili is a
favourite for many. Use the leaner
cuts of ground beef (such as sirloin
or ground round) and skim off any
excess fat during cooking. Or simply
go with ground turkey or chicken as
an alternative.
Increase the amount of peppers
and beans you add to the chili mix.
Achieve flavour with seasonings,
instead of fat. Serve with low-fat
shredded cheese on top and a dollop
of fat-free sour cream.
Mashed potatoes: Who can resist a
heaping serving of mashed potatoes?
The trouble is the butter and milk in
the mix could make those potatoes
much heavier in calories than you
desire.
Make mashed potatoes with a 50-
50 ratio of potatoes and cauliflower.
The texture will be the same, but
you’ll be using fewer carbs.
Replace butter and milk with low-
fat stock for flavour. You can also
mix in some low-fat sour cream to
thicken your potatoes and add a little
bite to the flavour.
Mac and cheese:Macaroni and
cheese may be one of the all-time
favourite comfort foods. But with
that much cheese, it’s not so
comforting for those watching their
weight.
For a healthier version, swap out
regular macaroni for whole wheat.
Use a low-fat cheddar or even an
easily melting low-fat cheese spread
in place of whole milk cheeses. Skim
milk will help make the combination
creamy, as will low-fat evaporated
milk.
Beef up the nutritional value of the
dish by adding diced tomatoes or
peppers. Turn it from a side dish into
a main dish by adding lean ground
turkey.
Potato chips: Do you enjoy a bowl
of potato chips while watching
television? Many do, with
consequences. Baked varieties are
healthier, or try making your own
"chips" at home.
Thinly slice potatoes with the skin
on. Place on a cookie sheet covered
with parchment paper or lightly
sprayed with nonstick cooking
spray. Dust with salt, pepper or your
favourite seasonings. Bake at 400 F
until the desired crispiness is
reached.
Lasagna: This popular Italian dish
is heavy on cheese, possibly meat
and pasta. It can be a recipe for
dieting disaster.
Substitute a whole grain or
multigrain pasta noodle for regular
lasagna noodles. Alternate layers of
your lasagna with thinly sliced
eggplant or zucchini to cut down on
the amount of pasta.
Select nonfat cheeses and use
sparingly. Skip the sausage or
ground beef and replace with
chopped spinach.
Pizza: Pizza is a popular comfort
food. The best way to cut the
calories from pizza is to make it
yourself instead of ordering out. Use
a whole-wheat dough and low-fat
cheese. Make the pizza more filling
by piling on fresh vegetables. If you
prefer plain pizza, fill up on a side
dish of salad so you’re less tempted
to indulge in two or three slices.
Bread: Bread products can be
better for you when you choose
whole grain or multigrain varieties.
Instead of butter, consider dipping
bread in a small amount of seasoned
olive oil.
Information has been received
from the Edmonton Police
Department alerting police to a cattle
fraud suspect who may be in Ontario
and specifically in Huron County.
Incidents have been reported out
west whereby the suspect sells cattle
to unsuspecting farmers, takes their
money and never delivers the cattle.
Farmers are being warned to be
cautious when involved in cattle sale
deals. Follow basic protective
measures to ensure that they are not
scammed and deal with reputable
companies.
Anyone with information
regarding the investigation is asked
to call the Huron OPP at 1-800-310-
1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-
TIPS(8477).
Cattle farmers beware
Comfort foods that won’t spoil your waistline
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