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Load limits, calving season drag on activity at auctions
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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.
Livestock Markets, Markets

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
Livestock, Livestock Markets

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
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle turnouts mixed at Manitoba auction markets

Prices for heavier-weight cattle retreated at some sales

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The amount of cattle sold at several of Manitoba’s livestock auctions was mixed for the week ending Feb. 22. Some of the auctions witnessed good increases in the number of head marketed, while other auctions saw significant drops. Gladstone had a strong increase in the number of cattle that went through its auction. For its
Lightweights show strength at Manitoba auction sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Lightweights show strength at Manitoba auction sales

Quantities of cattle were up from previous frosty weeks

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Lightweight cattle continue to do quite well at Manitoba cattle auctions, according to two people heavily involved with the cattle industry. “Lightweights were up quite a bit. Anything that’s under 600 lbs., going to the grass, certainly has a strong market,” said Harold Unrau of Grunthal Livestock Auction Market. At Grunthal’s Feb. 12 auction, feeder
Weather strikes again at Manitoba livestock auctions
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather strikes again at Manitoba livestock auctions

Values for mid-weight cattle are ‘hanging by a thread’

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Bad weather continued to adversely affect some of Manitoba’s cattle auctions during the early part of the week ended Feb. 8. Strong winds whipped up snow and drove down temperatures, with wind chills sinking into the -40 C range. “I’m just looking forward to spring,” quipped Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Regularly scheduled for
A strong dollar is putting pressure on the price of feeder cattle.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather, dollar drag on Manitoba cattle auctions

Most auction markets handled fewer cattle on the week

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The weather and the Canadian dollar were major factors at Manitoba cattle auctions for the week ending Feb. 1, according to representatives of three auction markets. “Our numbers were down because of the cold,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart. For most of the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, daytime temperatures often

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