Winnipeg Livestock Auction had 120 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 3, 2016 sale. Not all classifications were represented in this smaller auction, which was following the pre-Easter-season pattern. Selection for the ewe classification of ewes was limited, but still indicated a price difference between wool and hair ewes. A 170-pound Dorper-cross ewe brought $164.90 ($0.97
Low pre-Easter numbers at sheep and goat sale
Just five goats on sale at the February 3 sale
Lamb prices promisingly strong for start of 2016
There were 350 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction sale Jan. 6
Bidding on ewes was based on buyer preferences rather than weight. Buyers showed higher bidding interest in hair ewes. The hair ewes received $1.30 and $1.20 per pound, while the average bidding was $0.90 per pound. There was only a 160-pound Rideau-cross ram, which brought $204.80 ($1.28 per pound). Heavyweight lambs on offer included five
Producer sales were lower before Easter
But buyer interest was strong, especially for replacement stock available through a herd dispersal
Producers delivered 400 sheep and goats to the April 16 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction, the last sale before the Easter holiday. Although the number of animals on offer was lower than the previous sale, buyer demand was strong. The buyers showed high interest in quality ewes. No differences between wool and hair ewes, but
Easter lamb trade affects April 2 sheep and goat sale
New-crop lamb prices have not returned to levels of two or three years ago
The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 700 sheep and goats for the April 2 sale. There appeared to be a decrease in the expected Easter lamb prices. The strong bidding was on the younger and well-developed quality ewes. The cull ewes were clearly identified by the lower bids. There appeared to be no differences between the
Easter lamb prices continue to rise on strong bidding
There was also strong demand for goat kids with prices reaching $2.87 per pound
The warm weather drew about 200 sheep and goats to the March 19 Winnipeg Livestock Auction sale. Determined buyers made for some wild and exciting bidding. Prices of the lambs have increased from the last sale. Ewes were strictly graded upon the quality of the animal, with culls facing limited interest from buyers and low
Lamb prices holding steady for February sale
The market lamb prices were slightly higher, while feeder lamb bids were lower
The Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 375 sheep and goats for the Feb. 18 sale. In most cases, the lamb prices are similar to the last sale. The market lambs slightly increased, while the feeder lambs saw slightly lower bids. No new-crop lambs were delivered for this sale. The ewe classification was represented by wool
High quality of butcher lambs at Dec. 4 sale
The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 830 sheep and goats on Dec. 4. A herd dispersal of quality ewes and goats was delivered for serious producers to increase and improve their herds. The quality of the herd-dispersal ewes showed some influence on the other ewes delivered for this sale. The dispersal ewes were reasonably divided for
Quality animals drew quality bids at sale
There were 570 sheep and goats on offer at the November 20 Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Bidding was strong. There was stronger bidding on heavyweight ewes than for lighter ewes, but no price distinction between wool and hair ewes. Even the heavy wool ewes blended into the price range. The light ewes’ price ranged from $0.38
Sheep and goat buyers focused on quality not weight
Results from the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Nov. 6 sale
Producers supplied 750 sheep and goats to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on Nov. 6. There was strong bidding from new and traditional buyers. There was no differences in the price range between the wool and hair sheep — even the extremely woolly ewes were within the range. The price range was from $0.35 to $0.54
Flooded markets push prices lower
The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 350 sheep and goats for the sale. The eastern and western markets have become filled with the constant supply of sheep and lambs — with the assistance of regionally supplied animals. Following other meat trends, store prices have not followed producer prices down. The buyers put extreme pressure on the
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