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The Citizen, 1997-01-22, Page 11Brussels Livestock report THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22,1997 PAGE 11. Fed steer, heifer prices steady on active trading The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 17 were: fed cattle, 553; cows, 294; veal calves, 160; lambs and goats, light run due to weather conditions; stockers, 688. Both fed steers and heifers sold at steady prices on a good strong active trade. Cows also traded steady. Veal sold on a steady trade. Friday stockers sold steady. There were 311 steers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $101. Sixteen steers consigned Kirkton-Woodham hosts Swine Research Update By Doug Richards Swine Advisor Clinton Field Office The 16th annual Centralia Swine Research Update will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. The record attendance at the '96 Update continues to reflect the high profile and success of this meeting as a means of keeping'producers and other members of the swine industry up-to-date on current research and other important issues. As well, the proceedings for the day will again include several written submissions on topics which cannot be presented during the program because of time constraints. Multi-site production will again be a major focus of this year's program. Dr. Jerry Torrison, director of veterinary services, Pig Improvement Corporation, Franklin, Kentucky, is the feature speaker. Dr. Torrison has extensive experience in multi-site production as PIC presently has approximately 20,000 sows involved in this modern method of swine management. His keynote address will be "Multi-Site Production: Performance and Economics". He will also give a presentation on "Developments in Genetic by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,446 lbs. sold for an average of $91.22 with sales to $101. Four steers consigned by Warren and Marion Becker, Ay ton, averaging 1,368 lbs. sold for an average of $90.58 with sate.; to $96. Twenty-five steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,369 lbs. sold for an average of $87.83 with sales to $94.75. Three steers consigned by Leonard Knoll, Elmwood, Selection". The other topics on the program are "Biosecurity in SEW Systems", "The Role of Expanders in the Manufacture of Swine Feeds", "Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex: The 18-Week Wall", "Continuing Reproductive Losses Due to PRRS Infection", "An Evaluation of Nursery Heating Systems", "Guidelines to Successful Swine Production Contracts", The Effect of Feeding Blends of Grains Contaminated with Fusarium Mycotoxins on Performance & Health of Starter Pigs", "Quality Assurance for Ontario Pork", "APHIN - Getting on Track", "Ontario SEW Survey Results", "Performance Measuring Systems", and "Ontario Pork - Multiple Marketing". The cost is $25 per person which includes refreshments, a hot pork meal and a copy of the proceedings. To register, please send a cheque payable to "Centralia Swine Research Update" to Centralia Swine Research Update, OMAFRA, 581 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 5T8, by Wednesday, Jan. 29. For further information, contact Dr. Doug Bach, Co-ordinator, Centralia Swine Research Update at (519) 674-1662, or your local OMAFRA Office. averaging 1,301 lbs. sold for an average of $90.44 with sales to $93.75. Nine steers consigned by Ed McCann, Dashwood, averaging 1,388 lbs. sold for an average of $85.65 with sales to $93. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,454 lbs. sold for an average of $87.78 with sales to $93. Eleven steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for an average of $87.09 with sales to $92.50. Two steers Crop update meeting set, Jan. 24. By Brian Hall Soil and Crop Advisor Clinton Field Office The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association invites all crop producers to their annual Spring Crops Update on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Seaforth Community Centre, starting at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 3 p.m. The feature speaker will be Karen Renner, weed control specialist with Michigan State University. She will be discussing options for weed control in soybeans and edible beans. Renner is well know for her expertise and work in this area. Brian Doidge, Ridgetown College of Agricultural Tech­ nology, will be providing a market report and outlook. Bob Misner, who farms near Caledonia, will share his experience and knowledge on "Choosing Tires to Manage Soil Compaction". An "Update on Insect and Disease Control" will be presented by Albert Tenuta, pest management advisor, OMAFRA. Dr. Robert Shepherd, from Seaforth, will be sharing ideas on "Coping with Today's Societal Pressures". "Producing Speciality Soybeans" will be presented by Rob Templeman, soil and crop advisor, Stratford. Pre-registration by phone is required by calling the Clinton OMAFRA office at 482-3428 or 1- 800-265-5170. CRIME 1*1 SHOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS consigned by Allan Becker, Ayton, averaging 1,273 lbs. sold for an average of $88.86 with sales to $92. One steer consigned by Chuck Durrer, Mildmay, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $91.75. Twenty-eight steers consigned by Maurice Coe, Shelburne, averaging 1,433 lbs. sold for an average of $85.26 with sales to $91. There were 224 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $98. Two heifers consigned by Willard Siegner, Mildmay, averaging 1,173 lbs. sold for an average of $93.05 with sales to $98. Two heifers consigned by Gordon Borth, Mildmay, averaging 1,052 lbs. sold for $93.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by Mason Hall, Forest, averaging 1,153 lbs. sold for an average of $87.21 with sales to $93. Six heifers consigned by Lyle and Dave Noble, Glencaim, averaging 1,225 lbs. sold for an average of $86.19 with sales to $92.50. Eight heifers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,184 lbs. sold for an average of $86.78 with sales to $90.25. Three heifers consigned by Charles Fischer, Brussels, averaging 1,195 lbs. sold for an average of $88.93 with sales to $90. Eighteen heifers consigned by John Black, Goderich, averaging 1,178 lbs. sold for an average of $83.02 with sales to $89.75. Twelve heifers con­ signed by Amsey Bearinger, Mount Forest, averaging 1,135 lbs. sold for an average of $85.30 with sales to $89. One heifer consigned by Jim and Les Stephenson, Ethel weighing 1,080 lbs. sold for $88.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging CRAIG HARDWOODS LIMITEL LI Auburn Ont. 519-526-7220 Let 5 Generations of Experience in Timber Purchasing and Resource Management $ WORK FOR YOU $ Remember - “Good Things Come in Trees” Hardwood Slabs $130/17 cu. yd. Truckload within 20 miles Mileage Beyond that 1,242 lbs. sold for an average of $83.32 with sales to $88.50. There were 294 cows on offer selling from $28 to $51 to the high of $59.50. One cow consigned by Paul Sedlmeir, Walkerton, weigh­ ing 1,505 lbs. sold for $59.50. One cow consigned by Dave Millan, Teeswater, weighing 1,170 lbs. sold for $53. One cow consigned by Mark Fisher, Ayton, weighing 1,695 lbs. sold for $52. 7 There were 18 bulls on offer selling from $44 to $51.50 to the high of $58.50. One red bull consigned by Levi A. Yoder, Lucknow, weighing 1,335 lbs. sold for $58.50. On red bull consigned by Bieri Dale Farms Inc., Monkion, weighing 1,295 lbs. sold for $58. There were 160 veal on offer selling: Plain Holstein, $60 to $75; Holstein, $85 to $100; Beef, $85 to $108. Ten veal consigned by John Marlin, Lucknow, averaging 633 lbs. sold for an average of $97.78 with sales to $108. Five veal consigned by John Schwartzen- truber, Brussels, averaging 660 lbs. sold for an average of $94.87 with sales to $104. One veal consigned by John L. Miller, Lucknow, weighing 715 lbs. sold for $101. Steers, under 400 lbs. sold $70 to $90; 400 - 499 lbs., $60 to $107.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $65.50 to $97; 600 - 699 lbs., $70 to $90.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $78.50 to $82.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $75.50 to $87; 900 lbs. and over, $71.75 to $101. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $60 to $101; 400 - 499 lbs., $55 to $76.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $61 to $82; 600 - 699 lbs., $65 to $75.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $70 to $81; 800 - 899 lbs., $58 to $76; 900 lbs. and over, $50.50 to $82. Plain stockers sold $37 to $52. Rotation key to ecology Continued from page 10 rotation when the soil nitrogen level is low, he said. Soys create their own nitrogen so don't need nitrogen in the soil, but weeds will be discouraged by the lack of nitro­ gen. He often broadcasts a cover­ crop of barley or rye into the beans at the time of last cultivation. This keeps soil in place during the fall and is killed off by the winter frosts. His yield has ranged any- where from 29 to 50 bushels to the acre. In his rotation, he follows alfalfa with com, again using a cover crop at the end of the season. When he was still keeping a large number of pigs, he used to spread liquid manure on the com at the last culti­ vation. His yields are in the 80-90 bushels to the acre range compared to his conventional neighbours who average more than 100. HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd.Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES • 87 per cent of Canadians consider nutrition important in choosing the food they eat; and 82 per cent are very or somewhat concerned about fat, making it the top nutrition issue. (National Institute of Nutrition 1994 Tracking Nutrition Trends survey). With Osteoporosis a fractured hip could be a life sentence. Osteoporosis ■ • Society ■"■'I’"' of Canada Call 1-800-463-6842 for more information. For information, call 1-800-661-2633 ^524-2773 Goderich 1-800-265-5503 TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461