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The Citizen, 2008-05-22, Page 11Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 16 were: 3,454 head of cattle, 989 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $87 to $90 with sales to $97.25. Second cut sold $84 to $87. Cows sold fully steady. On Thursday veal sold steady. Lambs sold on a very strong market with prices $1 to $20 higher. Sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade. There were 423 steers on offer. M- R Farms of Exeter, consigned two steers averaging 1,425 lbs. selling for an average of $93.93 with one blonde steer weighing 1,450 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $97. Toby Brubacher of Elmira, consigned fourteen steers averaging 1,606 lbs. selling for an average of $85.29 with one charolais steer weighing 1,450 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $96.75. Loomis Farms of Ailsa Craig, consigned twenty-one steers averaging 1,531 lbs. selling for an average of $86.69 with one limousin steer weighing 1,505 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $94.25. Chris Smith of Brussels, consigned twenty-four steers averaging 1,509 lbs. selling for an average of $87.56 with one limousin steer weighing 1,470 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $94.25. Niel Edgar of Wingham, consigned five steers averaging 1,412 lbs. selling for an average of $89.46 with three limousin steers averaging 1,425 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $90.25. John Glousher of Wingham, consigned five steers averaging 1,401 lbs. selling for an average of $86.95 with one limousin steer selling for $89.50. Liz McFall's Feed Lot of Parkhill, consigned eight steers averaging 1,471 lbs. selling for an average of $86.87 with four simmental steers averaging 1,411 lbs. selling for $89.50. Enoch Martin of Proton Station, consigned sixteen steers averaging 1,601 lbs. selling for an average of $85.75 with two mix steers averaging 1,540 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $89.50. Stan Francis of Woodham, consigned fourteen steers averaging 1,384 lbs. selling for an average of $88.27 with two blonde steers averaging 1,475 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $89. Marvara Farms of Drayton, consigned seven steers averaging 1,384 lbs. selling for an average of $88.44 with six gold steers averaging 1,360 lbs. selling for $88.85. There were 313 heifers on offer. Johnston Farms of Bluevale, consigned eighteen heifers averaging 1,349 lbs. selling for an average of $89.77 with one grey heifer weighing 1,265 lbs. selling for $95.25. Laken and Hallie McArter of Exeter, consigned one gold heifer weighing 1,485 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $94.50. Southlore Farms of Palmerston, consigned nine heifers averaging 1,417 lbs. selling for an average of $88.57 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,360 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $92.75. Tim Fritz of Brussels, consigned forty-four heifers averaging 1,421 lbs. selling for an average of $88.43 with one black heifer weighing 1,400 lbs. selling for $92.50. Ed Husk of Kincardine, consigned six limousin heifers averaging 1,237 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $89.50. Tom Hern of Woodham, consigned seven heifers averaging 1,366 lbs. selling for an average of $87.77 with one black heifer weighing 1,475 lbs. selling for $89. Isaiah B. Martin of Clifford, consigned nine heifers averaging 1,057 lbs. selling for an average of $84 with one grey heifer weighing 1,245 lbs. selling for $89. Alen W. Hern of Woodham, consigned three heifers averaging 1,327 lbs. selling for an average of $87.41 with one red heifer weighing 1,315 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $88.75. George Roney of Staffa, consigned twenty-one heifers averaging 1,453 lbs. selling for an average of $88.08 with seven gold heifers averaging 1,486 lbs. selling for $88.75. George Chettleburgh of Wingham, consigned three heifers averaging 1,295 lbs. selling for an average of $87.76 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,240 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $88.75. There were 318 cows on offer. American Types sold $45 to $56 with sales to $62.50; beef cows, $45 to $56; D1 and D2, $42 to $48; D3, $35 to $40; D4, $28 to $33. Fortress Farms of Gowanstown, consigned three cows averaging 1,722 lbs. selling for an average of $54.92 with one simmental cow weighing 1,670 lbs. selling for $62.50. Matt Haney of Seaforth, consigned three cows averaging 1,428 lbs. selling for an average of $53.31 with one gold cow weighing 1,555 lbs. selling for $62. Ross Baird of Wingham, consigned three cows averaging 1,548 lbs. selling for an average of $51.58 with one Maine Anjou weighing 1,715 lbs. selling for $60.50. There were 15 bulls on offer selling $53.50 to $64 with sales to $66.50. Anne Stevenson of Charlton, consigned one limousin bull weighing 1,640 lbs. selling for $66.50. Ken Phillips of Owen Sound, consigned one limousin bull weighing 2,185 lbs. selling for $64.50. There were 174 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $90 to $115 with sales to $140; good holstein, $70 to $80 with sales to $84; medium holstein, $60 to $70; plain holstein, $50 to $60; good heavy holstein, $60 to $70. Mike Durnin of Auburn, consigned twelve veal averaging 839 lbs. selling for an average of $102.21 with one blonde steer weighing 835 lbs. selling for $140. John Martin of Lucknow, consigned five veal averaging 721 lbs. selling for an average of $115.79 with one blonde heifer weighing 780 lbs. selling for $133. Jason Clarke of Lucknow, consigned two veal averaging 708 lbs. selling for an average of $116.07 with one limousin steer weighing 725 lbs. selling for $119. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $205 to $240; 50 - 64 lbs., $185 to $225; 65 - 79 lbs., $170 to $217; 80 - 94 lbs., $183 to $209; 95 - 109 lbs., $188 to $197; 110 lbs. and over, $162 to $175. Sheep sold $40 to $70 with sales to $92. Goats: kids sold $85 to $137 per head; nannies, $60 to $110 per head; billies, $150 to $250. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $76 to $119; 400 - 499 lbs., $87 to $115; 500 - 599 lbs., $83 to $110; 600 - 699 lbs., $87 to $107; 700 - 799 lbs., $77.50 to $107.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $83 to $94.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $82 to $96.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $76 to $86. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $73 to $114; 400 - 499 lbs., $89 to $109; 500 - 599 lbs., $89 to $108.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $72 to $100; 700 - 799 lbs., $78 to $93.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $81 to $94.50; 900 lbs. and over, $77.50 to $95. AgricultureBrussels Livestock reportFed steers, heifers sell $1-$2 higher THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008. PAGE 11. By Brent Drost The first meeting of the Huron County (South) 4-H Sheep Club, took place on May 5 at Florence and Don Pullen’s at 7:30 p.m. Members played the signature game to help them get to know who everyone was. They had to find the name of someone who best suited the statement on the handout sheet. This game was led by Nicole Moore, junior leader. Leader Florence Pullen handed out project books. This year’s new material is about caring for lambs. The 4-H project signs were handed out. Members are to place the signs by the 4-H lamb’s pen. They were also given the 4-H health and safety forms and judging handbooks. This year they were given scoresheets to help keep track of the score for the competitive clubs. The score is based on a top scored for 1,000 points. Mrs. Pullen talked about the two different classes of lambs, breeding ewes and market lambs. If the 4-H project animals is a male it must be castrated. If going to the Brussels Thanksgiving show and sale in October, members need to pick out a market lamb. The achievement day will be held at the Seaforth Fall Fair. In July, they hope to take a field trip to the Canadian Classic in Ilderton. Elections were held. the results were: president, Fraiser Falconer; vice-president, Sydney Falconer; secretary, Amber Brodie; press reporter, Brent Drost. The next meeting will be held Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the farm of Deb and Les Falconer. 4-H Club holds first meeting Flowers for sale The Auburn Horticultural Society held its annual plant auction last week to a full house of bidders ready to spruce up their gardens. There were dozens of plants up for auction, along with refreshments and door prizes. Each side of the community hall was lined with auction items before the live auction began. (Shawn Loughlin photo) 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.Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Help Wanted. Right now, 4-H needs volunteers to work with youth in your area. We also need you to encourage neighbours and co-workers to do the same. Join for the projects, for the competitions, for everything that helped you get where you are today. 4-H-Canada.ca/join_again WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder affecting both children and adults. It is characterized by: • Asthma symptoms can include cough, severe shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheeze and usually occur after exposure toe allergens, viral infections and exercise, or exposure to irritants such as fumes and cigarette smoke. • Exposure can cause inflammation of the airway wall and abnormal narrowing of the airways, which may lead to asthma symptoms • An asthma attack can be frightening with feelings of suffocation, breathlessness and loss of control and can be potentially life threatening • Asthma can develop at any age, but is common in childhood.