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The latest Cattle on Feed numbers out of the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed 11.8 million head as of May 1
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U.S. cattle supplies, corn futures may drag on prices

Local cattle values are still reasonably steady for now


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Activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards is slowing down ahead of the summer, with the Victoria Day weekend also limiting some of the activity during the week ended May 24. Prices held reasonably steady for the most part, although outside market influences may keep some caution in the Canadian cattle sector over the next few
Signs of life for summer sheep, goat sales
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Signs of life for summer sheep, goat sales

Rain in the forecast and pre-holiday bidding added up to a positive backdrop for the latest sheep and goat sale

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Strong bidding fuelled by an approaching holiday season and rain clouds on the horizon promising improved hay production set a positive tone May 15, at Winnipeg Livestock Auction, where 180 sheep and goats were delivered. In the sheep sale, the selection of ewes gave the buyers wide choice for future purposes. The higher-price quality ewes
Fewer cattle, softer prices ahead of summer slowdown
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Fewer cattle, softer prices ahead of summer slowdown

Last week’s sale at Virden saw the biggest drop in volumes

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As spring carries on, with summer approaching, the Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart has seen its numbers slip a little, according to manager Harold Unrau. “Prices were a little bit softer. Our head counts are down too, going into summer,” he said. At Grunthal’s May 14 auction, 295 feeders and 88 slaughter cattle were sold. The
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Manitoba cattle market at mercy of declining futures

Recent storms may delay arrival at markets for some cattle

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Cattle volumes were down at auctions across the province on week ended May 10, as domestic and international factors plagued prices and encouraged some producers to stay home. Cattle futures have dropped considerably over the past 10 days, which contributed to the lowered numbers observed at auction. “A lot of things are happening that primary
Summer lull settles in for sheep, goat sales
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Summer lull settles in for sheep, goat sales

Producers are getting busy around the farm and will defer marketing

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The temperatures may have been stubbornly sticking to the low side, but already it is starting to feel like a summer market. That’s when producers, busy with summer farm projects and other activities, withdraw from the market and animal numbers fall. Generally prices take a breather and decline a bit during this period too. At
Pasture conditions and hay prices will be significant indicators for cattle markets going into summer.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle market softens into springtime

Spring highs appear to be in, with bigger supplies ahead

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Cattle volumes were down at auctions across the province on the week ended May 3, which is par for the course after spring highs were observed weeks prior. “It’s been an interesting couple of weeks,” said Brian Perillat of Canfax in Calgary. “We’ve seen weakness recently in the cash markets.” Perillat believed that spring highs
Cattle volumes in Manitoba are expected to drop off over the next few weeks, as cattle are turned out to grass and mixed farmers begin spring seeding.
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Cattle volumes at auctions to drop soon, but not yet

Sales remained busy in the post-holiday time frame

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Good volumes moved through Manitoba cattle auctions open during the week ended April 26, with solid prices in both the feeder and butcher markets. The short week due to Good Friday the previous week, and the fact that some auctions were closed for Easter Monday, meant the sales which were running were busy. “The numbers
Latest sheep, goat sale focused on local demand
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Latest sheep, goat sale focused on local demand

It was too close to Easter for shipment to Eastern Canada

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The final sale before Easter saw 275 sheep and goats pass through the ring at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. There were both individual animals and large groups on offer this sale, and the sale was locally dominated as the proximity to the holiday ruled out any timely transportation to Eastern Canada. This may account for
Good prices have created optimism in the province’s cattle industry that at least one auction mart expects to carry into the fall.
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Spring slowdown around the corner for auctions

The province’s markets have chewed through the annual calf run

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Most cattle auctions in Manitoba will soon see fewer head coming in and one auction has moved to sales once every two weeks. “We’re getting things tidied up. A lot of the big strings of calves are gone now,” said Allan Munroe of the Killarney Auction Mart, which sold 275 cattle on April 15. At
As spring temperatures rise, demand has increased for cattle ready for grass.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle sales show strength ahead of seeding

Demand is seen rising on weaned cattle ready for grass

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Markets were busy across the province during the week ended April 12, as producers hustle to sell off stock before a busy spring. “We may have one big week after seeding, but this will be the last big-volume week,” Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. at Virden predicted. As spring temperatures rise, demand has

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