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Sale prices stay healthy as cattle numbers rise
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Sale prices stay healthy as cattle numbers rise

Cattle that were snowbound the previous week found willing buyers

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The numbers of cattle that went to Manitoba’s auctions for the week ended April 22 were significantly higher than the previous week’s. Coupled with that were decent prices for slaughter and feeder cattle, according to Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer at the Gladstone and Ashern Auction Marts. The latest week saw 8,611 cattle shipped to the province’s
Recent snowstorm a mixed blessing for cattle markets
Livestock Markets, Markets

Recent snowstorm a mixed blessing for cattle markets

It kept cattle at home, but more precipitation was, and is, needed

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After weeks of above-average temperatures and dry conditions, a snowstorm travelling across southern Manitoba on April 12-13 affected local cattle markets during the week ending April 15. The system, which brought 10-15 centimetres of snow to most areas, prompted many to wait until next week before selling their animals. Auction sites at both Ashern and
Cattle market holds strong in face of challenges ahead
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle market holds strong in face of challenges ahead

Current dry conditions and high prices for feed add pressure

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Despite recently backing off, Manitoba’s cattle market maintained some strength for the week ended April 8, according to Gladstone Auction Mart auctioneer Tyler Slawinski. The market, he said, is not as strong as it was at its peak about four weeks ago. “Fewer cattle are moving. Everybody is either cleaning out or they have cleaned out due
Pre-Easter lull and weather hit cattle market volume
Livestock Markets, Markets

Pre-Easter lull and weather hit cattle market volume

Despite scant supply, prices held up nicely

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Aspring snowstorm and holiday shutdowns ahead of the Easter long weekend limited activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended April 1, but prices — for what moved — were solid. Snow and strong winds led to highway closures across the Prairies on March 29 to 30. “Producers didn’t want to take their
Drop in quality and numbers seen at cattle sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Drop in quality and numbers seen at cattle sales

Cattle producers welcome AgriStability changes

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Quality in cattle, especially in feeder steers, was a bit harder to find as Manitoba livestock auction found during the week ending March 25. Heavyweight feeder steers had less of a presence than in previous weeks, with only Winnipeg Livestock Sales reporting sales of feeders weighing more than 1,000 lbs. Meanwhile, lightweight feeder steers topped
Auction action accelerates on warmer spring weather
Livestock Markets, Markets

Auction action accelerates on warmer spring weather

Buyers Down East are now more current in their cattle purchases

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Spring weather kept cattle auction yards across Manitoba busy during the last ‘official’ week of winter, as producers were busy moving animals before pastures green up and attention turns to field work. “It’s been an incredibly busy month all over Manitoba for cattle marketing ever since things warmed up after the cold snap,” said Allan
Brazil cattle supplies to remain tight, hitting beef packers
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Brazil cattle supplies to remain tight, hitting beef packers

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Reuters – A shortage of cattle for slaughtering will continue to weigh on Brazilian beef processors for at least a year, Fernando Iglesias, an analyst with Safras & Mercado, said in a recent presentation. Brazil’s tight supplies, caused by the slaughtering of cows and strong demand for beef in markets like China, has led companies
Lightweight feeder steer prices decline
Livestock Markets, Markets

Lightweight feeder steer prices decline

Spring calving and weather forecasts favour buyers

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Fewer cattle went through the rings at Manitoba livestock auction sites during the week ending March 12 compared to the previous week. At least 10,800 head were sold, including about 10,000 feeders this week, down from more than 12,000 the previous week. At most sites this week, prices were steady to lower for lightweight feeder
German pig prices up again
Livestock Markets, Markets

German pig prices up again

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German pig prices have risen again as sales inside the EU help markets recover from Asian import bans on German pork, traders and industry sources said on Wednesday. German pig prices on March 3 rose to 1.40 euros a kg slaughter weight from 1.30 euros the previous week, said the association of German animal farmers
Pipestone fire a loss for Manitoba markets
Livestock Markets, Markets

Pipestone fire a loss for Manitoba markets

Top-end bids for feeder cattle show signs of coming off

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Manitoba’s cattle sector took a hit during the week as a fire destroyed the historic Pipestone Livestock Sales yard in the southwestern corner of the province. The blaze started at around 6:30 p.m. on March 1, with over 80 per cent of the structures and equipment engulfed in flames and destroyed, according to owner Gene

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