Market Report
Brussels Livestock Market Report
For the week ending May 16, 2025
Email us at info@brusselslivestock.ca
Total Receipts: 1580 cattle; 850 lambs, sheep, & goats
Please note: Prices are recorded as lbs per cwt
Report Summary:
Tuesday – Fed cattle sold $3 - $5 higher. Cows sold strong.
Thursday – Veal sold $3 - $5 higher. Drop calves sold strong. Lambs sold steady. Sheep sold steady. Goats sold steady.
Friday – Calves and yearlings sold on a strong & active trade at fully steady prices.
Tuesday:
Fed Cattle: There were 95 fed cattle on offer:
Choice Fed Cattle: |
290.00 – 305.00 up to 319.00 |
Second Cut Fed Cattle: |
275.00 – 289.00 |
Aged & Medium Fed Cattle: |
260.00 – 280.00 |
Holstein Fed Cattle: |
200.00 – 234.00 |
- Larry Reinhart Jr. of Mildmay consigned 12 head. 4 fat heifers averaged 1160 lbs and sold for an average price of $319.00. ***$3,700.40 / head***
- John Richardson of Harriston consigned 6 head. 2 fat heifers averaged 1300 lbs and sold for an average price of $311.00. ***$4,043.00 / head***
- Neil Weppler of Ayton consigned 9 head. 2 fat steers averaged 1588 lbs and sold for an average price of $303.00. ***$4,811.64 / head***
Cows: There were 150 cows on offer:
Beef Cows: |
175.00 – 223.00 |
Good Holstein Cows: |
175.00 – 190.00 up to 209.00 |
Medium Holstein Cows: |
174.00 – 181.00 |
Fed Cows: |
245.00 – 270.00 |
Bulls: |
211.00 – 246.50 |
Fed Bulls: |
248.00 – 254.00 |
- Groenberg Farms of Lucknow consigned 2 head. 1 red cow weighed 1770 lbs and sold for an average price of $223.00. ***$3,947.10 / head***.
- Terpstra Farms Ltd. of Brussels consigned 6 head. 1 holstein cow weighed 1625 lbs and sold for an average price of $209.00. ***$3,396.25 / head ***
- Andrew Scammell of Tiverton consigned 1 1 simmental bull weighed 2030 lbs and sold for an average price of $246.50. ***$5,003.95 / head***
Thursday:
Veal: There were 135 veal & bob calves on offer:
Beef Veal: |
Too few to establish a market |
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Good Holsteins: |
285.00 – 316.00 |
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Sl. Heavy Holsteins: |
280.00 – 295.00 |
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Heavy Holsteins: |
270.00 – 290.00 |
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Medium Holsteins: |
275.00 – 284.00 |
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Plain Holsteins: |
260.00 – 274.00 |
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Holstein Drop Calves: |
$885 – $2,000.00 / Head |
- Raymond Kuepfer of Kincardine consigned 6 head. 1 holstein cross veal weighed 745 lbs and sold for a price of $316.00. ***$2,354.20 / head***
- John Martin of Lucknow consigned 4 head. 1 holstein veal weighed 760 lbs and sold for a price of $304.00. ***$2,310.40 / head***
- Pendora Dairy Ltd of Monkton consigned 5 head. 2 holstein bob calves sold for a price of $2,000.00 / head. ***$2,000.00 / head***
Lambs: |
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Under 50 lbs: |
500.00 – 540.00 |
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50-64 lbs: |
485.00 – 505.00 |
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65-79 lbs: |
470.00 – 525.00 |
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80-94 lbs: |
440.00 – 520.00 |
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95-109 lbs: |
435.00 – 475.00 |
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110 lbs & over: |
410.00 – 437.50 |
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Sheep: |
180.00 – 340.00 |
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- Carmen & Cheryl Bridge of Kincardine consigned 16 head. 2 lambs averaged 90 lbs and sold for an average price of $520.00. ***$468.00 / head***. 5 lambs averaged 73 lbs and sold for an average price of $525.00. ***$383.25 / head***
- Tony Howe of Walkerton consigned 27 head. 8 lambs averaged 73 lbs and sold for an average price of $515.00. ***$375.95 / head***
Goats:
Meat Kids: |
580.00 – 650.00 |
Dairy Kids: |
500.00 – 610.00 |
Mature Bucks: |
350.00 – 450.00 |
Mature Does: |
140.00 – 410.00 |
- Holly Kerr of Londesborough consigned 7 head. 2 kid goats averaged 62 lbs and sold for an average price of $650.00. ***$403.00 / head***
- Allan McEwen of Wyoming consigned 9 head. 5 kid goats averaged 54 lbs and sold for an average price of $645.00. ***$348.30/ head***
Friday:
Stockers: There were 1200 head on offer:
Top Quality Steers:
Under 400 lbs: |
Too few to establish a market |
400 – 499 lbs: |
600.00 – 660.00 |
500 – 599 lbs: |
535.00 – 630.00 |
600 – 699 lbs: |
470.00 – 605.00 |
700 – 799 lbs: |
452.00 – 522.50 |
800 – 899 lbs: |
437.00 – 480.00 |
900 – 999 lbs: |
390.00 – 407.00 |
1000 lbs & over: |
359.00 – 398.00 |
Top Quality Heifers:
Under 400 lbs: |
Too few to establish a market |
400 – 499 lbs: |
445.00 – 615.00 |
500 – 599 lbs: |
485.00 – 605.00 |
600 – 699 lbs: |
440.00 – 525.00 |
700 – 799 lbs: |
400.00 – 469.00 |
800 – 899 lbs: |
401.00 – 440.00 |
900 lbs & over: |
362.00 – 409.00 |
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- Samuel Bowman of Hunter River, P.E.I. consigned 17 head. 15 black steers averaged 521 lbs and sold for and average price of $603.00. ***$3,141.63 / head***
- Newtown Livestock of Newtown, N.B. consigned 69 head. 10 black steers averaged 804 lbs and sold for an average price 473.00. ***$3,802.92 / head***
- Edwin H. Weber of Wroxeter consigned 21 head. 7 charolais steers averaged 1019 lbs and sold for an average price of $397.00. ***$4,045.43 / head***
- Josh Thurler of St. Alexis de Matapedia, Q.C. consigned 83 head. 10 charolais heifers averaged 477 lbs and sold for an average price of $605.00. ***$2,885.85 / head***
- Anne Hawkins of Markdale consigned 14 head. 7 red heifers averaged 837 lbs and sold for an average price of $440.00. ***$3,682.80 / head***
- Richard Brusso of Ayton consigned 15 head. 14 charolais heifers averaged 915 lbs and sold for an average price of $409.00. ***$3,742.35 / head***
- Tilmas Sherk of Clifford consigned 20 head. 11 charolais heifers averaged 1007 lbs and sold for an average price of $380.50. ***$3,831.64 / head***
EASTERN & WESTERN CALVES AVAILABLE WEEKLY. BRED COWS & COW/CALF PAIRS AVAILABLE.
Call: Mark Ferraro 519-492-0181 / Matt Ferraro 519-313-0583 /
Chris Ferraro 519-323-8025 / Kevin McArter 519-357-0594