Western Manitoba ranchers say gopher damage rivals conditions in Saskatchewan but province has yet to request a federal strychnine exemption.
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Manitoba farmers want in on strychnine exception
Producer groups and ranchers say gopher damage in western Manitoba mirrors conditions across the border, but the province has yet to file federal request
Manitoba cattle prices, April 8
Price ranges from Manitoba's one regular cattle auction held during the week ending April 7
Price ranges from the lone Manitoba auction market to hold cattle sales during the week ending April 7, 2026.
Klassen: Negative margins weigh on Western feeder cattle market
For the week ending April 4, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Backgrounded replacements were relatively unchanged, however fleshier groups experienced sharper discounts compared to a week earlier. Genetic quality appeared to influence the market on a larger scale for feeders under 700 pounds. Medium to larger frame preconditioned calves appeared to trade
Liver abscesses in cattle cost producers millions each year
Research into vaccines and early detection is urgent as federal pressure mounts to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
Research points to rising costs as cattle spend more days on feed.
Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks
Workers of the world’s largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely, Colorado after it agreed to resume negotiations.
Ori Cattle’s smart ear tag brings AI health monitoring to the herd
Prairie-based start-up adapts human wearable technology to track cattle health, detect calving and lameness, and cut monitoring costs for producers
Ori Cattle's AI-powered smart ear tag learns each animal's baseline behaviour and alerts producers to health changes, calving and lameness.
PHOTOS: Farming in focus at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
From trick horse riders to cattle grooming demonstrations to agriculture education booths from Manitoba’s major farm groups, the Royal Manitoba Fair 2026 once again drew crowds to Brandon’s Keystone Centre March 30-April 4.
The 2026 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair once again brought farm education, thrilling horse sports and livestock events to Brandon.
Manitoba cattle prices April 1
Here are the prices Manitoba cattle producers could expect for their animals from March 24-31, 2026.
Here’s what cattle were selling for in Manitoba from March 24-31, 2026. Four of the seven main livestock auction marts held sales.
Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues consolidation
For the week ending March 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle market once again traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were down $3-$6/cwt on average with fleshier groups dropping as much as $6-$10/cwt. Calves were quite variable across the Prairies due to limited numbers. There was strong demand for
Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes
The Canadian Cattle Association says it won’t support proceeding with the CFIA’s proposed changes to federal cattle traceability regulations after feedback from members.