The Citizen, 1997-10-22, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,1997.
Brussels Livestock report
Market sees steady trading across board
The sales at Brussels Livestock
for the week ending Oct. 17 were:
fed cattle, 520; cows, 203; veal and
bob calves, 467; lambs and goats,
146; stockers, 2,565.
The fed steers and heifers sold on
a good active trade. The cows sold
$2 higher. Veal sold on a steady
trade with lambs selling $2 to $5
higher. All classes of stockers sold
steady.
There were 255 steers on offer
selling from $84 to $88 to the high
of $94.75. Twelve steers consigned
by Jim Howatt, Londesboro,
averaging 1,285 lbs. sold for an
average of $89.06 with sales to
$94.75. Twelve steers consigned by
Charles Ready, St. Marys,
averaging 1,252 lbs. sold for an
average of $89.24 with sales to
$92.75. Thirty-eight steers
consigned by Murray Shiell,
Wingham, averaging 1,405 lbs.
sold for an average of $87.70 with
F arm
sales to $92.50. Nineteen steers
consigned by Arron Martin,
Holstein, averaging 1,404 lbs. sold
for an average of $84.76 with sales
to $88.75.
Twenty-three steers consigned by
Don Culbert, Dungannon,
averaging 1,393 lbs. sold for an
average of $86.05 with sales to
$87.50. Eighteen steers consigned
by Johnston Farms, Bluevale,
averaging 1,413 lbs. sold for an
average of $86.10 with sales to
$87.25. Ten steers consigned by
David Bowles, Brussels, averaging
1,252 lbs. sold for an average of
$84 with sales to $86.75. Two
steers consigned by Rheo Machina,
Clifford, averaging 1,235 lbs. sold
for an average of $81.36 with sales
to $86.25. Fifteen steers consigned
by Lome Peat, Bright, averaging
1,393 lbs. sold for an average of
$81.13 with sales to $84.25. Three
steers consigned by Anson M.
Martin, Wroxeter, averaging 1,115
lbs. sold for an average of $74.31
with sales to $82.50.
There were 102 heifers on offer
selling from $84 to $88 to the high
of $91. Six heifers consigned by
Darren Johnston, Bluevale,
averaging 1,109 lbs. sold for an
average of $87.59 with sales to
$91. Eight heifers consigned by
Gord Brown, Shelburne, averaging
1,092 lbs. sold for an average of
$85.15 with sales to $89.50.
Two heifers consigned by Vem
Willoughby, Listowel, averaging
1,203 lbs. sold for an average of
$82.35 with sales to $86.75. Eight
heifers consigned by Jane Dill, St.
Pauls, averaging 1,195 lbs. sold for
an average of $81.47 with sales to
$86.50. Four heifers consigned by
Les Brown, Shelburne, averaging
1,245 lbs. sold for an average of
$81.68 with sales to $86. Ten
heifers consigned by Gerald
Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging
1,165 lbs. sold for an average of
$81.29 with sales to $85.75.
Three heifers consigned by
Graham Clowes, Orangeville,
averaging 1,130 lbs. sold for an
average of $81.31 with sales to
$85.75. Seven heifers consigned by
Ronald Menary, Lucknow,
averaging 1,162 lbs. sold for an
average of $83.26 with sales to
$85.50. One Charolais heifer
consigned by Bill Willoughby,
Listowel, weighing 1,160 lbs. sold
for $85.25. One black heifer
consigned by Doug and Don Green,
Listowel, weighing 940 lbs. sold
for $84.
There were 203 cows on offer
selling from $37 to $57 to the high
of $69. Three cows consigned by
George Keetley, Clifford,
averaging 1,305 lbs. sold for an
average of $62.85 with sales to
$69. Three limo cows consigned by
Harry K. Schnurr, Walkerton,
averaging 1,433 lbs. sold for an
average of $56.54 with sales to
$63. Five cows consigned by
Dennis Dolmage, Londesboro,
averaging 1,551 lbs. sold for an
average of $57.53 with sales to
$62.50.
There were 15 bulls on offer
selling from $53 to $61 to the high
of $64. One limo bull consigned by
Steve Hallahan, Blyth, weighing
1,840 lbs. sold for $64. One blonde
bull consigned by Neil Rintoul,
Lucknow, weighing 1,835 lbs. sold
for $63.
There were 467 veal and bob
calves on offer: Beef Veal sold $90
to $116; Holstein Veal, $90 to
$105; Plain Holstein, $75 to $90.
Sixteen veal consigned by J & B
Laidlaw, Atwood, averaging 598
lbs. sold for an average of $104.68
with sales to $116. Six veal
consigned by Ikendale Farms,
Walkerton, averaging 614 lbs. sold
for an average of $101.74 with
sales to $116. Four veal consigned
by Salverda Bros., Londesboro,
averaging 678 lbs. sold for an
average of $105.87 with sales to
$113.50.
Lambs, 50 to 80 lbs., sold $125
to $160; 80 to $95 lbs., $135 to
$152.50; 95 to 109 lbs., $144 to
$150.
Sheep sold $17.50 to $64.
Goats sold $22.50 to $100.
Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $86
to $122; 400 - 499 lbs., $94.50 to
$122; 500 - 599 lbs., $103 to $124;
600 - 699 lbs., $97 to $117; 700 -
799 lbs., $90 to $108.50; 800 - 899
ibs., $85 to $108; 900 lbs. and over,
$88 to $102.50.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $87
to $107; 400 - 499 lbs., $84.50 to
$105; 500 - 599 lbs., $85 to $100;
600 - 699 lbs., $79 to $97; 700 -
799 lbs., $73 to $102; 800 - 899
lbs., $74.50 to $104; 900 lbs. and
over, $66.50 to $96.
Plain stockers sold $55 to $63.
Weather affects silo gases
The Farm Safety Association
has issued a warning that silo gas
may be a problem this fall as a
result of weather conditions across
the Province this summer. The late
spring planting followed by
drought in parts of Ontario set the
stage for the formation of silo gases
since plants have been under stress.
Delayed harvest this fall plus early
frosts will also contribute to the
problem.
The Association warns that any
silo should be considered a
confined space and appropriate
safety measures should be taken.
Silo gases can form in silos
immediately after haylage or com
silage is put in and can last for up
to three weeks after filling is
completed. Sealed silos with high
moisture corn have an oxygen
deficiency due to build-up of
carbon dioxide. Both of these areas
should not be entered unless the
1. Test the atmosphere for
oxygen and toxic gases and
explosive gases.
2. If a dangerous atmosphere
exists, you must wear a self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Ventilate the area if possible.
3. All mechanical and electrical
equipment must be locked out.
4. Use the “buddy system” and
wear a lifeline. Sufficient
equipment and manpower must be
available. The extra person is
there to summon assistance if
needed.
5. Establish some form of
communication: verbal, hand
signals, line signals.
6. Never re-enter a confined
space without retesting or venting
the area.
Gases may be a significant
problem in areas where crops were
damaged due to hail or where
excessive rains have contributed to
rules of confined space entry are
followed including the wearing of
appropriate self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Basic Entry Procedures for
Confined Space
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weed growth. Weeds and stressed
plants tend to harbour higher
concentrations of free nitrates
which are converted into silo gas or
nitrogen dioxide when put into the
silo.
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TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m.
THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m.
FRIDAYS
Oct. 25
Nov. 8
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Finished
Cattle & Cows
Bob Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
Stocker Cattle
Pigs
Local Calves
Bred Cows