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Spirited lamb bidding as Easter approaches
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Spirited lamb bidding as Easter approaches

The looming holiday is on the minds of sheep and goat buyers

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Even the strong cool winds that reminded us winter had not yet left didn’t deter buyers or sellers at the latest Winnipeg Livestock Auction sheep and goat sale April 3. More than 250 animals went through the ring and goats were strongly featured in the sale. Buyers seeking goat kids found an excellent choice and
Cattle supplies declining, buyer demand increasing
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle supplies declining, buyer demand increasing

Manitoba auction markets report fewer head of cattle for sale

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The number of cattle headed to Manitoba’s weekly auctions is expected to decline, according to Harold Unrau, manager at Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart. “There’s hardly any butchers left on the farms because they sold them all earlier,” Unrau said. “The feeder cattle are going to slow down too, as not many are left out in
Demand strength, moderate supplies lift cattle prices
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Demand strength, moderate supplies lift cattle prices

Eastern buyers took some higher-quality slaughter cattle

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Market activity was steady and predictable at Manitoba’s cattle auction for the week ended March 29. With fewer slaughter cattle coming to market each week, prices remained fairly even, lifting up three to five cents per pound in some areas. Some slaughter cattle stayed local, with higher-quality cattle heading east into Ontario and Quebec. “Fed
Strong bidding for lambs at March 20 sale
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Strong bidding for lambs at March 20 sale

Younger goat does of all purposes and bidding seemed to continue trends from the last sale

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Spring arrived to produce a bright attitude for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction March 20 sheep and goat sale. Producers delivered 220 sheep and goats, and the buyers were prepared for some major bidding. Everyone in the arena was entertained with an orphan baby lamb being bottle fed and comforted in the owner’s lap. There was
Load limits, calving season drag on activity at auctions
Livestock Markets, Markets

Load limits, calving season drag on activity at auctions

Nebraska was often a major buyer of Manitoba cattle

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As temperatures rise and calving season hits full swing, cattle auction activity in Manitoba was fairly predictable for the week ended March 22. “Numbers were lower than previous weeks,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. “We expect supplies of feeder cattle to decrease steadily from now until May.” On top of calving season,
Winter weather drags on Manitoba cattle auction action
Livestock Markets, Markets

Winter weather drags on Manitoba cattle auction action

Buyers in the U.S. and down east are becoming less of a factor

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More winter weather hit parts of southern Manitoba during the week ended March 15, disrupting some cattle auction activity. However, signs of spring were also starting to be felt across the province. While Manitoba may be getting some better weather, “it doesn’t look like Nebraska is,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Heavy flooding
Bidding better than expected at latest sheep, goat sale
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Bidding better than expected at latest sheep, goat sale

The sheep and goat sale also featured a veal calf trial sale

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The winter road drifting conditions and drifting snow didn’t stop producers delivering to the March 6 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales. A total of 146 sheep and goats passed through the ring at the event, with high bidding that surprised a few buyers in some of the individual classes. The quality of
Drop in cattle marketings came as surprise to no one
Livestock Markets, Markets

Drop in cattle marketings came as surprise to no one

Cattle prices are rather comparable to year-ago levels

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Even though the number of cattle going to market was down for the week ending March 8, there were no big changes from a pricing standpoint at Manitoba’s cattle auctions, according to Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. Several auctions saw the number of head drop significantly this week compared to the previous week.
“(Fat cattle are) not where the producers want to see them.” Robin Hill, Heartland Livestock Services, Virden.
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Cattle prices remain ‘fully steady’ with some exceptions

Total auction sale volumes increased on the week

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Cattle prices saw only small changes for the most part at several Manitoba auctions for the week ending March 1. “I felt the market was fully steady,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services’ auction facility at Virden, speaking of cattle under 700 lbs. For example, feeder heifers in the 400- to 500-lb. range were
Prices promising for future sales
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Prices promising for future sales

The winter doldrums have broken in the sheep and goat market

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Winnipeg Livestock Auction finally had the opportunity to hold a proper sale following some disappointing outings that were sharply reduced due to frigid weather and winter storms that kept both buyers and sellers at home. There were 100 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 20 auction. Producers and buyers had high expectations and anything

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