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The Citizen, 2000-03-08, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2000. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report 285 heifers range from $98 to $104 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 3 were 2,177 head of cattle and 358 lambs and goats. Fed steers and heifers sold on a fully steady market. Cows traded $1 to $2 higher. On Thursday veal and lambs sold on a steady market. On Friday all weights of calves and yearlings sold on a strong market at prices $ 1 to $2 higher. There were 308 steers on offer selling from $98 to $104 with sales to $108.75. One blonde steer con­ signed by Earl Foster, St. Marys, weighing 1,365 lbs. sold to Ryding Regency for $108.75 with his over­ all offering of forty-one steers aver­ aging 1,409 lbs. selling for an aver­ age of $102.18. One charolais steer consigned by Ken McAlpine, Ailsa Craig, weighing 1,435 lbs. sold to MGI Packers for $107 with his overall offering of twelve steers averaging 1,394 lbs. selling for an average of $102.79. Twenty-five steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,480 lbs. sold for an average of $103.58 with sales to $106.75. Six steers consigned by Louie VanHooydonk, Alvinston, averag­ ing 1,373 lbs. sold for an average of $102.91 with sales to $106.25. Eight steers consigned by Murray Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1,376 lbs. sold for an average of $101.18 with sales to $105.75. Four steers consigned by Rolar Farms, Atwood, averaging 1,473 lbs. sold for an average of $100.94 with sales to $104. Eleven steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,402 lbs. sold for an average of $100.56 with sales to $104.50. Two steers consigned by Jean Leitch, Goderich, averaging 1,535 lbs. sold for an average of $100.33 with sales to $104.25. Fifteen steers consigned by Leonard Black, Proton Station, averaging 1,435 lbs. sold for an average of $100.13 with sales to $103.25. Nine steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averag­ ing 1,349 lbs* sold for an average of $98.55 with sales to $103. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,538 lbs. sold for an average of $97.49 with sales to $104.75. There were 285 heifers on offer selling from $98 to $104 with sales to $111.75. One black heifer con­ signed by Perry Sereda, Crediton, weighing 1,130 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $ 111.75 with his overall offering of forty-four heifers averag­ ing 1,238 lbs. selling for an average of $104.29. Four limousin heifers consigned by Bill Kerslake, Staffa, averaging 1,171 lbs. sold to Dominion Meat Packers for $110 with his overall offering of thirteen heifers averaging 1,128 lbs. selling for an average of $103.79. One heifer consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, weighing 1,300 lbs. sold for $106. Two heifers consigned by Arnold Lamb, Goderich, averaging 1,378 lbs. sold for an average of $104.13 with sales to $106.75. Twenty-nine heifers consigned by Keith Kirk, Shallow Lake, averaging 1,251 lbs. sold for an average of $102.95 with sales to $109. Eleven heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,259 lbs. sales to $107.75. Eight heifers con­ signed by Tom Ellerington, Centralia, averaging 1,173 lbs. sold for an average of $102.48 with sales to $106.35. Eleven heifers con­ signed by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,217 lbs. sold for an average or $101.58 with sales to $106. Ten heifers consigned by Lyle and Dave Noble, Glencairn, averaging 1,296 lbs. sold for an average of $100.91 with sales to $104.75. There were 242 cows on offer. D1 and D2 cows sold $56 to $62 with sales to $85; D3, $51 to $56; D4, $46 to $51. One limousin cow con­ signed by Steve Moran, Lucknow, weighing 1,420 lbs. sold for $75.50. Two blonde cows consigned by Mike Henry, Brampton, averaging 1,760 lbs. sold for an average of $70.67 with- sales to $72.50. Three cows consigned by Mike Wolfe, Neustadt, averaging 1,267 lbs. sold for an average of $64.76 with sales to $71. There were 14 bulls on offer sell­ ing from $62.50 to $78.50 with sales to $79. One Santagertrude bull con­ signed by Derrick Keeping, Ayton, weighing 1,580 lbs. sold for $79. One limousin bull consigned by Bill Regier, Dashwood, weighing 1,945 lbs. sold for $78.50. There were 243 veal on offer. Beef sold $110 to $150; Holstein $90 to $100; Plain Holstein, $75 to $90. Two veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 683 lbs. sold for an average of $149.48 with sales to $150. A black veal con­ signed by John Martin, Lucknow, weighing 750 lbs. sold for $144. Two veal consigned by John Martin, Lucknow, averaging 702 lbs. sold for an average of $135.54 with sales to $137. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold to $174; 50 - 64 lbs., $162.50 to $170; 65 - 79 lbs., $162.50 to $173; 80 - 94 lbs., $148 to $156; 95-110 lbs., $129 to $155. Sheep sold $67.50 to $84. Goats sold $23 to $100 per head. Steers, 300 - 399 lbs,, sold $123 to $168; 400 - 499 lbs., $138 to $165; 500 - 599 lbs., $130 to $166.75; 600 - 699 lbs., $117.50 to $144.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $112 to $127; 800 - 899 lbs., $111 to $125; 900 - 999 lbs., $100.50 to $122.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $91.75 to $113.50. Heifers, under 300 lbs., sold $141 to $150; 300 - 399 lbs., $122 to $130.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $128.50 to $147; 500 - 599 lbs., $11 1.50 to $142; 600 - 699 lbs., $108 to $136; 700 - 799 lbs., $102.50 to $127; 800 - 899 lbs., $108 to $119.75; 900 lbs. and over, $87.25 to $109.50. OFA asks government to drop fuel excise tax sold for an average of $102.81 with Great Food Fast offers tips on eating balanced diet With diesel fuel prices at record highs and very little chance the price of crude oil will drop for several months, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is calling on the federal government to remove the taxes charged farmers for both diesel and gasoline. Before the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented by the federal government, farmers were able to apply for and get a rebate of the federal excise tax, but that option disappeared with the introduction of the GST. Because fuel prices represent almost six per cent of farm input costs, the OFA wants the governments to provide some relief to fanners by removing the taxes on farm fuels, President Jack Wilkinson said. Farmers are paying four cents per litre for farm-use diesel and 10 cents per litre for farm-use gasoline in federal excise tax to the federal gov­ ernment. Based on OFA’s calculations, a 17 per cent increase in the cost of fuel for farmers comes down to a five per cent reduction in net cash income for Ontario farmers. “This is something Ontario’s farmers can’t live with, in addition to everything else that has been eating away at their incomes,” Wilkinson said. As fuel prices con­ tinue to increase, he said, farmers could see 10 per cent chopped off their net cash income. OFA has been working with the Ontario Transport Association (OTA) in an effort to develop a joint strategy to take to the federal government on this matter, Wilkinson says, and as well, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) will be providing input as the effort is intensified.In. keeping with the theme of Nutrition Month, Great Food Fast, here are some tips on fast and easy ways Canadians can make sure that vegetables and fruit are part of a balanced diet: Be a planner. Take five minutes in the evening to think out or plan what you are going to eat for the following day. Are you going to eat breakfast at home? Do you need to pack a brown bag lunch? Should you put some snacks in your brief­ case or purse? Do you need to take anything out of the freezer for din­ ner? As simple as it sounds, these five minutes can make all the differ­ ence between a happy, healthy eat­ ing day and a grab-what-you-can, if- you-can kind of day. No matter how busy your morn­ ing, don’t forget breakfast. It takes mere minutes to start your day with a delicious fruit shake. Simply blend 250 mL (1 cup) of fresh or frozen fruit with 125 mL (1/2 cup) low fat yogurt and 125 mL (1/2 cup) fruit juice. Drink up and smile. For those mornings when break­ fast at home simply isn’t an option, grab a piece of fruit and a whole grain muffin to enjoy in the car - this is dashboard dining at its best. Before you head out the door each day always pack some fruit or veg­ gie snacks in your briefcase or purse. By having healthy snacks always in reach, you’ll never go hungry, no matter how busy your day. Great portable options include apples, pears, bananas, clementines, canned fruit cups, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, dried fruit, grapes and juice paks. If you bring a brown bag lunch to work each day, don’t let your sand­ wich get lonely. Make it a habit to throw some baby carrots and a piece of fruit into the mix. When dining out start your meal with a salad made with nutritious greens like spinach and romaine let­ tuce. If your entree doesn’t come with a vegetable side dish, make it a habit to order extra veggies on the side. No time to cook. Have soup for supper. Enjoy a big bowl of soup chock-full of nutritious goodies like vegetables and beans. Serve with a glass of milk and a whole grain roll. Fill your freezer. Frozen vegeta­ bles are a convenient and economi­ cal alternative to fresh. They are just as nutritious, keep well and reduce chopping and preparation time. Canned fruit is also a nutri- tious, delicious time saver. Use your microwave. It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s one of the best ways to preserve nutrients when cooking vegetables. And remember for per­ fect veggies, remove them from the microwave when they’re barely ten­ der and let them stand three to five minutes to finish cooking. Buy convenience at the supermar­ ket. Never before have there been so many pre-peeled, pre-cut and ready- to-eat items at the grocery store. Stock up on washed and bagged sal­ ads, baby carrots, celery hearts, broccoli and cauliflower crowns, cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, salad bar produce, sliced mush­ rooms, roasted red peppers (in a jar), ready-made dips for veggies or fruit. Eating more vegetables and fruits has never been so easy. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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