Market Report
Brussels Livestock Market Report
For the week ending April 17th, 2025
Email us at info@brusselslivestock.ca
Total Receipts: 1365 cattle; 750 lambs, sheep, & goats
Please note: Prices are recorded as lbs per cwt
Report Summary:
Tuesday – Fed cattle sold actively at firm prices. Cows sold fully steady.
Thursday – A light run of veal sold steady. Drop calves sold strong. Lambs sold on a strong active trade at steady prices. Sheep sold on a strong active trade at steady prices. Goats sold on a strong active trade at steady prices.
Friday – Calves sold actively at barely steady prices. Grass type calves sold at a premium. Yearlings sold on a strong active trade at higher prices.
Tuesday:
Fed Cattle: There were 125 fed cattle on offer:
Choice Fed Cattle: |
280.00 – 293.00 up to 310.50 |
Second Cut Fed Cattle: |
268.00 – 279.00 |
Aged & Medium Fed Cattle: |
255.00 – 278.00 |
Holstein Fed Cattle: |
254.00 – 264.00 |
- Larry Reinhart Jr. of Mildmay consigned 8 head. 3 fat heifers averaged 1262 lbs and sold for an average price of $308.50. ***$3,893.27 / head***
- Gerry McPhee of Auburn consigned 4 head. 1 fat steer weighed 1690 lbs and sold for an average price of $292.00. ***$4,934.80 / head***
Cows: There were 170 cows on offer:
Beef Cows: |
175.00 – 190.00 up to 240.00 |
Good Holstein Cows: |
175.00 – 197.50 |
Medium Holstein Cows: |
168.50 – 174.00 |
Bulls: |
210.00 – 236.50 |
- Joe E. M. Martin of Chesley consigned 7 head. 1 blue cow weighed 1635 lbs and sold for an average price of $221.00. ***$3,613.35 / head***. 1 blue virgin bull weighed 1510 lbs and sold for an average price of $264.00. ***$3,986.40 / head***
- Jim Blake of Blyth consigned 3 head. 1 holstein cow weighed 1330 lbs and sold for an average price of $210.50. ***$2,799.65 / head ***
- Jessie Van Loo of Bluevale consigned 5 head. 1 charolais bull weighed 2070 lbs and sold for an average price of $233.50. ***$4,833.45 / head***
Thursday:
Veal: There were 70 veal & bob calves on offer:
Beef Veal: |
Too few to establish a market |
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Good Holsteins: |
275.00 – 304.00 |
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Sl. Heavy Holsteins: |
270.00 – 286.00 |
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Heavy Holsteins: |
246.00 – 251.00 |
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Medium Holsteins: |
260.00 – 269.00 |
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Plain Holsteins: |
Too few to establish a market |
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Holstein Drop Calves: |
$800 – $2060 / Head |
- Cowancrest Farms of Auburn consigned 2 head. 1 holstein cross veal weighed 795 lbs and sold for a price of $304.00. ***$2,416.80 / head***
- Grant Bergsma of Londesborough consigned 3 head. 1 holstein veal weighed 780 lbs and sold for a price of $292.00. ***$2,277.60 / head***
- Cranbrook Farms consigned 11 head. 2 holstein bob calf sold for $2060.00 / head. ***$2,060.00 / head***
Lambs: |
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Under 50 lbs: |
510.00 – 570.00 |
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50-64 lbs: |
450.00 – 535.00 |
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65-79 lbs: |
450.00 – 481.00 |
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80-94 lbs: |
418.00 – 447.50 |
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95-109 lbs: |
400.00 – 442.50 |
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110 lbs & over: |
352.50 – 407.50 |
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Sheep: |
120.00 – 310.00 |
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- Riklend Farms Ltd. of Auburn consigned 42 head. 12 lambs averaged 67 lbs and sold for an average price of $481.00. ***$322.27 / head***
- Shane McClure of Seaforth consigned 20 head. 10 lambs averaged 98 lbs and sold for an average price of $442.50. ***$433.65 / head***
Goats:
Meat Kids: |
500.00 – 545.00 |
Dairy Kids: |
400.00 – 500.00 |
Mature Bucks: |
350.00 – 450.00 |
Mature Does: |
235.00 – 270.00 |
- Robert Kuepfer of Chesley consigned 8 head. 3 kid goats averaged 56 lbs and sold for an average price of $535.00. ***$299.60 / head***
- Kyle Cressman of Gowanstown consigned 16 head. 8 kid goats averaged 55 lbs and sold for an average price of $545.00. ***$299.75 / head***
Friday:
Stockers: There were 1000 stockers on offer:
Top Quality Steers:
Under 400 lbs: |
555.00 – 710.00 |
400 – 499 lbs: |
545.00 – 602.50 |
500 – 599 lbs: |
480.00 – 632.50 |
600 – 699 lbs: |
440.00 – 538.00 |
700 – 799 lbs: |
442.50 – 465.00 |
800 – 899 lbs: |
365.00 – 455.00 |
900 – 999 lbs: |
378.00 – 409.00 |
1000 lbs & over: |
333.50 – 389.00 |
Top Quality Heifers:
Under 400 lbs: |
470.00 – 650.00 |
400 – 499 lbs: |
440.00 – 595.00 |
500 – 599 lbs: |
440.00 – 535.00 |
600 – 699 lbs: |
400.00 – 475.00 |
700 – 799 lbs: |
325.00 – 415.00 |
800 – 899 lbs: |
330.00 – 387.50 |
900 lbs & over: |
315.00 – 369.50 |
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- Enever Farms of Williamsford consigned 31 head. 4 red steers averaged 523 lbs and sold for and average price of $632.50. ***$3,307.98 / head***. 14 red heifers averaged 505 lbs and sold for an average price of $535.00. ***$2,701.75 / head***
- Riddell Farms of Dundalk consigned 24 head. 12 charolais steers averaged 793 lbs and sold for an average price 444.00. ***$3,520.92 / head***
- Helen & Dale Orr of Kincardine consigned 6 head. 6 charolais steers averaged 870 lbs and sold for an average price of $438.00. ***$3,810.60 / head***
- Jim Shortreed of Walton consigned 18 head. 15 black steers averaged 984 lbs and sold for an average price of $401.50. ***$3,846.37 / head***
- Edwin H. Weber of Wroxeter consigned 24 head. 11 charolais steers averaged 1044 lbs and sold for an average price of $386.00. ***$4,029.84 / head***
- Jonas J. Miller of Lucknow consigned 6 head. 5 charolais heifers averaged 886 lbs and sold for an average price of $373.00. ***$3,304.78 / head***
- Ornan Martin of Elmira consigned 18 head. 6 charolais heifers averaged 961 lbs and sold for an average price of $369.50. ***$3,550.90 / head***
- Clarence Martin of West Montrose consigned 23 head. 5 charolias heifers averaged 1019 lbs and sold for an average price of $353.00. ***$3,597.07 / head***
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO stocker sale on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday).
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