The festive celebration of Easter is approaching, causing a speculation of high demand for young lambs and goats in the near future. Thus, the bidding was higher, compared to the last Winnipeg auction sale. Easter for many is April 12; the Orthodox celebrate it on April 19. In Greece, the Orthodox enjoy a festive meal
Sheep & Goat Sales – for Mar. 19, 2009
Sheep & Goat Sales – for Feb. 26, 2009
There was a small selection of all varieties of sheep and goats at the Feb. 19, 2009 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. In the sheep class two large Romney x ewes (185 pounds); brought $101.75 ($0.55/lb). A Dorper x ewe (165 pounds); brought $127.88 ($0.7750/ lb). All attention followed as a 280-pound
Sheep & Goat Market Report – for Dec. 18, 2008
Promising December sales The end of November, 2008 held many surprises on the variety of lamb prices, throughout the country, as well as the differences in the Manitoba market. The results can be determined based upon the number of sales per month or minimizing the number of sales. The producer has to be aware of
Beginning of the end for some goat producers?
Lambs 60 70 pounds ranging $0.59 -$0.98 averaging $0.85 per pound 70 80 pounds ranging $0.79 -$ 0.99 averaging $0.87 per pound 80 90 pounds ranging $0.74 -$0.88 averaging $0.82 per pound 90 100 pounds ranging $0.82 -$0.85 averaging $0.84 per pound 100 pounds ranging $0.90 -$1 averaging $0.95 per pound There was no freezing
Shortage of feed brings lambs to market
The Grunthal sale Oct. 14 appeared to be a continuation from the Winnipeg auction Oct. 2 with similar prices for the sheep and goats. Lamb prices were slightly down, with a range of $1 to $1.02, although a couple groups reached $1.09 per pound. Most of the ewes on offer were going for meat. Within
Sheep & Goat Market Report – for Oct. 16, 2008
The lamb selection at Winnipeg Oct. 2 was highly diverse with something for every bidder at the auction. Whether bidders were looking for a couple of lambs for the holiday period or for much larger numbers, the room was ready for a full afternoon with nearly 800 animals to be sold. Heavier lambs (over 100
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