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The Citizen, 2006-08-24, Page 10BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES 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 Visit our webpage at: wwvv.brus- selellvestock.ca email us at: info@brusselellvestocicca Call us 519-887-6461 East met west Young 4-Hers participated in an Ontario meets Alberta exchange recently. Local families recently hosted the visitors. From left: Kayla and Keshia Bishop of Bluevale, Sa-ra. Baker, Brussels and Emily Moore, Wingham. The girls had previously visited the Alberta families. (Vicky Bremner photo) Albertan 4-Hers visit area New! - Filling Towersilos & Bunkersilos > Alfalfa, cornsilage, cobmeal > harvesting, hauling, packing > 3 choppers available > Call for info and quotes! CLAUSSEN FARMS Custom Farming Inc. 76402 Airport Line, Brucefield, ON NOM 1J0 (519) 525-7733 or (519) 525-8329 claussenfarms.co PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers sell on strong, active trade Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Aug. 18 were 1,917 head of cattle, 894 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold on a good strong active trade. The choice steers and heifers sold $94 to $97 with sales to $103.75. Second cut sold $90 to $94 with the cows selling on a strong active trade. On Thursday the veal and lambs both sold on a very good active trade. The sheep sold steady. On Friday calves sold $2 to $3 higher while the yearlings sold on a steady market. There were 527 steers on offer. Don McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, con- signed forty steers averaging 1,444 lbs. selling for an average of $96.07 A group of 10 Huron County 4-H members and two chaperones have been given an experience of a life- time this summer by participating in a 4-H exchange with members of Rangeland 4-H Club which is west of Innisfail, Alberta at SpruceView. The exchange is organized by the Canadian 4-H Council and the trav- el costs are paid by the Department of Canadian Heritage of the Government of Canada. While in Alberta from July 10 - 18, the Huron group toured Drumheller, a local feedlot which housed 9,000 head of cattle, visited Olds College, marveled at the scenic areas of the mountains including Banff and hiked up Johnson Canyon. They spent a day at the Calgary Stampede and were privi- leged to visit behind the scenes to view the chuckwagons and visit with the owners, outriders and other members of their team. The group went water sliding at Lake Sylvan and boating, water ski- ing at -Dickson Lake. Many barbecues were held in our honour. From Aug. 7-15, 10 members from Alberta toured here in Ontario. The group saw Lynn Farms feedlot, the white bean processing plant at Hensall Co-op, Ice Cultures and with one gold steer weighing 1,315 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $102. Andrew Mitchell of Listowel, consigned four steers aver- aging 1,258 lbs. selling for an aver- age of $99.18 with two limousin steers averaging 1,228 lbs. selling to Norwich Meat Packers for $102. Levi M. Bauman of St. Clements, con- signed four steers averaging 1,389 lbs. selling for an average of $95.64 with one limousin steer weighing 1,415 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $101.50. Aaron E Martin of Newton, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,452 lbs. selling for an avenge of $93.71 with one limousin steer weighing 1,400 lbs. selling to FAB Meat Products for- $101.50. Klaver dairy farm. The crowds at Wonderland were experienced. They visited Robinson Maple Products, Todds' sheep operation, supper at St. Helens Hall prepared by Lila Rintoul and some Mennonite fami- lies. A day was enjoyed in Niagara Falls and another in Goderich. They took a trip to Walton to see the site at the TransCan motocross. Ontario 4-H Ambassadors Tammy Fischer and Erica Murray put together some great activities at the wind-up barbecue. The 16 days were full of activities and full of memories as all the 4- Hers grew from this experience. The members have learned many new things about Canada and have developed new ties with people from another community. Knowledge of their own community was gained and they increased their self confi- dence by developing personal skills. The two diverse groups meshed together to form life-long friend- ships. "Huron County members were ambassadors of the community when visiting and hosting," said Chaperone Jacquie Bishop. "It has made for a very memorable summer vacation for 2006 as much excite- ment is shared amongst the group as they talk about their experiences." Abraham A. B. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned seventeen steers averaging 1,443 lbs. selling for an average of $96.93 with one charo- lais steer weighing 1,315 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $100.50. Don Shiell of Wingham, consigned twelve steers averaging 1,468 lbs. selling for an average of $94.24 with one limousin steer weighing 1,475 lbs. selling for $100. Greb's Feedlot of Zurich, consigned thirty-six steers averaging 1,370 lbs. selling for an average of $95.03 with one limousin steer weighing 1,395 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $100. Gary Eagleson of Parkhill, con- signed ten steers averaging 1,244 lbs. Support was received from many businesses in the form of sponsor- ship and donations: McKillop Mutual Insurance, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance, Howick Mutual Insurance, Usborne-Hibbert Mutual Insurance, Brussels Lions Club and the Huron County Beef Producers. Huron County participants were: Brent Hendriks, Lucknow; Chase Hackett, Lucknow; Craig Martin, Lucknow; Shawn Boyle, Lucknow; Elliott Miller, Lucknow; Brandon Coleman, Kippen; Sara Baker, Brussels; Emily Moore, Wingham; Keshia Bishop, Bluevale and Kayla Bishop, Bluevale. Chaperones were Jacquie Bishop and John Coleman. selling for an average of $96.62 with three limousin steers averaging 1,177 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $99.75. Levi F Martin of Wallenstein, consigned seven steers averaging 1,416 lbs. selling for an _average of $86.76 with one grey steer weighing 1,545 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $99.75. Willard B. Martin• of Drayton, con- signed seventeen steers averaging 1,508 lbs. selling for an average of $95.59 with one limousin steer weighing 1,530 lbs. selling to FAB Meat Products for $99. There were 225 heifers on offer. Lori Gimbel of Elmwood, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,780 lbs. selling to St. Helens Meat Packers for $103.75. Maynard B. Martin of Drayton, consigned eight- een heifers averaging 1,302 lbs. sell- ing for an average of $95.19 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,390 lbs. selling to FAB Meat Products for $100. Merkley Farms of Wroxeter, consigned twelve heifers averaging 1,195 lbs. selling for an average of $97.68 with four limousin heifers averaging 1,261 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $98. David Bowles of Brussels, consigned six heifers averaging 1,229 lbs. sell- ing for an average of $96.67 with two red heifers averaging 1,125 lbs. sell- ing to Norwich Meat Packers for $97.75. Donald Weigand of Dashwood, consigned two heifers averaging 1,158 lbs. selling for an average of $94.34 with -one limousin heifer weighing 1,195 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $97. Dauer Johnston of Bluevale, con- signed twenty-one heifers averaging 1,248 lbs. selling for an average of $94.85 with seven -heifers averaging 1,214 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $97. Clarence Dekens of Clinton, consigned five heifers aver- aging 1,268 lbs. selling for an aver- age, of $94.02 with three limousin heifers averaging 1,157 lbs. selling to Norwich Meat Packers for $96.75. Dale Weppler of Ayton, consigned five heifers averaging 1,433 lbs. sell- ing for an average of $92.25 with one charolais heifer weighing 1,245 lbs. selling to FAB Meat Products for $96.25. . Tom Wylie of Durham, consigned eight heifers averaging 1,343 lbs. _selling for an average of $94.25 with seven black heifers averaging 1,325 lbs. selling to St. Helens Meat Packers for $96. Darrrell Dalton of Walton, consigned twelve heifers averaging 1,248 lbs. selling for an average of $94.41 with seven charn- lais heifers averaging 1,244 lbs. sell- ing-to Ryding Regency for $95.25. There were 166 cows on offer. Beef cows sold $50 to $55 with sales to $65; D1 and D2 cows, $40 to $45; D3, $34 to $40; D4, $20 to $30. Justin Murray of Holyrood, con- signed two cows averaging 1,078 lbs. selling for an average of $60.90 with one gold cow weighing 1,115 lbs. selling for $65. Tom Reinhart of Mildmay, consigned three cows aver- aging 1,565 lbs. selling for an aver- age of $53.26 with one gold cow weighing 1,700 lbs. selling to FAB Meat Products for $55. Charolais Farms of Wingham, consigned five cows averaging 1,276 lbs. selling for an average of $46.83 with one black cow weighing 1,510 lbs. selling for $54.50. There were 26 bulls on offer selling $53 to $65 with sales to $85. Top Meadow Farms of Clarksburg, con- signed one limousin bull weighing 1,775 lbs. selling for $69.50. Steve Durnin of Lucknow, consigned one black bull weighing 1,910 lbs. selling for $62.50. There were 214 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $100 to $130 with sales to $140; good holstein, $90 to $98 with sales to $103; medium hol- stein, $75 to $85; plain holstein, $60 to $75; good heavy holstein, $75 to $85, John Martin of Lucknow, con- signed six veal averaging 693 lbs. selling for an average of $107.73 with one gold steer weighing 765 lbs. selling to Newmarket Meat Packers for $140. Mike Durnin of Auburn, consigned eight veal averaging 742 lbs. selling for an average of $113.12 with one limousin heifer weighing 780 lbs. selling for $132. Durk Tuinier of Elmwood, consigned three veal averaging 687 lbs. selling for an average of $100.82 with one mix steer weighing 650 lbs. selling for $114. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $155 to $165; 50 - 64 lbs., $167.50 to $194; 65 - 79 lbs., $150 to $202.50; 80 - 94 lbs., $142 to $165; 95 - 1091bs., $140 to $149; 110 lbs. and over, $136 to $143. Sheep sold $60 to $104. Goats sold $30 to $300. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $142 to $171; 400 - 499 lbs., $145 to $164; 500 - 599 lbs., $126 to $156.50; 600 -- 699 lbs., $117.50 to $140; 700 - 799 lbs., $127 to $132; 800 - 899 lbs., $111.25 to $120.50; 900 .- 999 lbs., $101.75 to $113.75; 1,000 lbs. and over, $102 to $108.50. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $110 to $157; 400 - 499 lbs., $123 to $142; 500 - 599 lbs., $126.25 to $136; 600 - 699 lbs., $118 to $129; 700 - 799 lbs., $110.75 to $123; 800 - 899 lbs., $95 to $114; 900 lbs. and over, $99 to $110.50.