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Cattle numbers jump as December approaches
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Cattle numbers jump as December approaches

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AUCTIONS | Manitoba's animals are still eastbound, westbound — and southbound

One week after wintry weather caused some no-shows, Manitoba’s cattle auctions saw a definite increase in the number of animals through the rings for the week ended Nov. 25. During the week, 13,498 cattle were sold at auction in Manitoba with two sites, Heartland-Virden and Ste. Rose, surpassing the 2,000-head mark at their respective sales.
Weather amplifies winter cattle sales slowdown
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Weather amplifies winter cattle sales slowdown

Seasonal lows could be in — at least for the time being

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Wintry weather and a growing lack of heavyweights have marked the beginning of a seasonal slowdown in cattle sales during the week ended Nov. 19. Manitoba received two separate blasts of heavy snowfall: the first, on Nov. 10 to 12, brought more than 30 centimetres and gusting winds to southern parts of the province, while
Fall cattle run numbers remain high
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Fall cattle run numbers remain high

Expect the coming week’s cattle sales to run at full capacity

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As the fall run continues into November, it’s not just the number of cattle heading to auction that has been weighing on values — it’s also the high cost of feed, according to Brad Kehler, auctioneer and sales representative at Grunthal Auction Mart. “We’re still seeing downward pressure on both cows and feeder cattle across
Cattle prices steady to firmer
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Cattle prices steady to firmer

Seasonal lows could be in — at least for the time being

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The fall run remained in full effect at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the first week of November, although activity should be slowing down over the next few weeks. Prices were generally steady to firmer for most classes of feeder cattle during the week, with the seasonal lows possibly in for the time being. Feeder
Fall run continues as heavier cattle prices doing OK
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Fall run continues as heavier cattle prices doing OK

Numbers of animals delivered to sales are starting to slowly increase

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Cattle numbers remain quite high as the fall run continued, according to Tyler Slawinski of the Gladstone and Ashern auction marts. He said Gladstone is already full for its next sale on Nov. 2, with Ashern and most other auctions across the province to see quite a few head coming in. “The weather is still
Over 10,000 cattle hustled through the rings
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Over 10,000 cattle hustled through the rings

All of Manitoba’s markets handled four-figure cattle counts last week

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For the first time this fall, each of the cattle auction sites in Manitoba sold more than 1,000 head at their respective weekly sales during the week ending Oct. 21. In total, 10,445 animals went through the rings at seven sites across the province (Virden’s numbers weren’t available at press time). During the week ending Oct. 14, 9,126
Normal fall run traffic seen despite early cattle sales
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Normal fall run traffic seen despite early cattle sales

Feedlots Down East have dialed up demand compared to last year

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The Thanksgiving long weekend did little to slow activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards, with larger volumes and relatively solid prices reported across the province as the cattle market works through the annual fall run. “It’s October, it’s fall run time, there’s no way we can take a week off,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney
Cattle numbers increase as fall run gets rolling
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Cattle numbers increase as fall run gets rolling

Despite higher counts, prices remain sustained

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While last summer’s drought was severely damaging for the cattle industry in Manitoba, the fall run has already got off to a great start. All eight cattle auction sites in the province hosted regular sales during the week ended Sept. 30. “It’s just starting to get going,” said Keith Cleaver, manager of Heartland Livestock Services in Brandon.
Fall cattle run two weeks ahead of schedule
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Fall cattle run two weeks ahead of schedule

Manitoba cattle are westbound, eastbound and southbound

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To Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, the fall run for 2021 is about two weeks ahead of normally where it would be. “It’s nice to get some cattle moved in September and them through the system,” he said. “We’re hoping that means we’ll spread out the market a little bit,” he added, noting a

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