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Cattle numbers, prices stay strong on week

Sale traffic seen as normal for the middle of fall run

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm October 28, 2022

The number of cattle moving through the rings at Manitoba cattle auction sites for the week ended Oct. 20 remained strong in the middle of the fall run. In total, 15,955 head were sold at auction, marking a 51 per cent increase from the previous week’s total of 10,539. All eight sites in the province exceeded 1,100

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Feeder cattle prices hold up well during fall run

Total marketings up substantially on the week

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 21, 2022

As the fall run continued across Manitoba, prices for feeder cattle remained relatively steady at the Ashern Auction Mart. Those for slaughter cattle eased back a little, according to manager Kirk Kiesman. “It’s been steady now for three weeks. It definitely hasn’t gone up. Plainer cattle have actually gone down,” he said. [RELATED] Fighting for

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Strong prices but slow start to fall cattle run

Lack of trucking capacity weighs on the market

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 14, 2022

Manitoba’s cattle auctions were busy during the first week of October as the seasonal fall run slowly picked up steam. The solid numbers led to pressure on some classes, while persistent trucking issues remain a concern. Overall, the market remained strong, with prices generally well above levels at the same time a year ago. Lighter-weight steers under 500

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Cattle prices remain high as futures fall

Availability of transport remains a concern

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm October 7, 2022

More cattle went through the rings at Manitoba auction sites during the week ended Sept. 29, concluding the first month of the fall run. In total, 8,903 head were sold at the eight auction sites across the province. By comparison, 6,198 cattle were sold in the previous week, making this week’s total a 43.6 per

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Fall cattle run numbers increase

Bids for feeder steers showed noteworthy gains

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 30, 2022

The fall run is in full swing and the number of cattle heading to Manitoba’s eight livestock auctions continues to increase. “It’s going to be as busy as it ever is,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, which had a sale Sept. 19 with 1,120 head. That’s up from 516 the previous week. Overall, there were

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All auction sites up and running

Strong beef demand is expected to run up against a smaller supply

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm September 23, 2022

All eight of Manitoba’s cattle auction sites hosted regular sales for the first time in months during the week ended Sept. 16. Killarney Auction Mart was the last holdout in the province until it held its first sale of the fall run on Sept. 12, nearly three months after the start of the summer break.

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Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply

Heavy feeder steers and heifers show price improvements on the week

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 17, 2022

Most of Manitoba’s eight cattle auctions were in business during the week of Sept. 2-8, with cattle trickling in at some of the facilities — the exception being Ste. Rose Auction Mart, which on Sept. 8 sold 1,389 head. That equalled two-thirds of the week’s cattle. “The numbers aren’t really substantial yet. Nobody wants to be in the first sale,” said

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More cattle through the rings as fall begins

Higher- quality cattle are seen to be eastbound

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm September 8, 2022

More cattle went through the rings at Manitoba auction sites during the week ended Sept. 1. In total, 1,161 cattle were sold at four auction sites: Gladstone, Grunthal and the Heartland Livestock Services (HLS) sites at Brandon and Virden. For Gladstone, its sale on Aug. 29 was its first after taking a summer break. There

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Prices strong going into fall months

Manitoba markets resume full speed in the next couple of weeks

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm September 2, 2022

The week ended Aug. 25 marked the beginning of the unofficial end of summer for cattle auction sites in Manitoba. Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart, as well as the two Heartland Livestock Services facilities at Brandon and Virden, hosted regular sales during the week, with 753 cattle moving through the rings. On Aug. 30, Gladstone Auction Mart

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Asian demand for beef to remain strong: JBS CEO

By Ana Mano August 31, 2022

MARKETS While per-capita consumption is still low, world’s largest meatpacker sees opportunity in region

JBS SA, the world’s largest meatpacker, is bullish on the outlook for beef sales to Asian countries, mainly China, as per-capita beef consumption in the region remains low. Speaking on a conference call to discuss second-quarter results, CEO Gilberto Tomazoni said JBS, with its many export platforms, was in a good position to cater to

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Cattle numbers, prices stay strong on week

Feeder cattle prices hold up well during fall run

Strong prices but slow start to fall cattle run

Cattle prices remain high as futures fall

Fall cattle run numbers increase

All auction sites up and running

Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply

More cattle through the rings as fall begins

Prices strong going into fall months

Asian demand for beef to remain strong: JBS CEO

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