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Last auction bids farewell to 2018
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Last auction bids farewell to 2018

It was a year of change for sheep and goat producers in Manitoba

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Winnipeg Livestock Auction capped 2018 with one final sale December 19 with 300 animals delivered for auction. There have been many changes through the year, as some established producers chose to close the farm doors while others just started production for the first time and some chose this as the time to grow their business.
By December 2018, 365,791 head had been sold in Manitoba, up from 362,899 sold in all of 2017.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba sees good cattle prices in 2018 despite adverse weather

Concerns over a U.S. ‘wall of beef’ may drag on markets

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As 2018 wraps up and Manitoba’s cattle auctions wind down their operations for the holidays, the total number of head sold so far has already surpassed the previous year’s numbers. While there is some optimism in the cattle industry for better numbers in 2019, it comes down to ‘wait and see.’ Going into December, 365,791
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Prices strong at Manitoba sales on second-cut cattle

Rising CME live cattle futures have run into resistance

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Manitoba cattle auction yards were still keeping busy during the second week of December, as ranchers cleaned out cattle and feedlots looked to fill some pen space. Roughly 5,600 head of cattle were sold in the province during the week ended Dec. 14, well below the 10,000 cattle that moved through the rings the previous
East for Christmas
Livestock, Livestock Markets

East for Christmas

The Dec. 5 sheep and goat sale was the last one that could service the Christmas market in Eastern Canada

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Dec. 5 saw Winnipeg Livestock Auction hosting the last sale to reach the eastern market before the Christmas season hits. The distance and travel time required place the next sale outside the window to service this seasonal spike in demand. That meant outside buyers were more active than local buyers, who will likely dominate the
Sal sizes have been smaller lately as many auction marts prepare for the holiday break.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Holiday slow season nears for Manitoba cattle sales

Variable quality leads to variable prices at auctions

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As the fall run wraps up at Manitoba auction marts and volumes start to drop, any cattle that aren’t in top form are selling for discounts. “Guys are getting a little fussier on the quality and the discounts for non-performing-type cattle are getting a little steeper,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Feedlots are
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall cattle rush tapers off for most Manitoba auction sales

Cattle numbers are still increasing at Ashern, though

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Bucking the trend of declining numbers of cattle going to auction, Ashern Auction Mart is still witnessing increasing numbers and expecting more. Ashern had numbers jump by 21 per cent for its Nov. 28 sale, according to manager Kirk Kiesman, who said he’s expecting more for its Dec. 5 sale. “I would say we are
Holiday season well supplied
Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other

Holiday season well supplied

The Rabi’ al-awwal festival signifies the birth of the prophet Muhammad

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A total of 392 sheep and goats made their way through the sales ring Nov. 21 at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Buyers were out in numbers to purchase animals intended for consumption at the upcoming Rabi’ al-awwal Muslim festival. Sellers were aware of the significance of the date and kept buyers well supplied with selection. Dorper-cross
Manitoba’s premiums from out east grind downward
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba’s premiums from out east grind downward

Sales are seen winding down in mid-December for the year

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Prices for cattle at Manitoba auction marts are starting to settle closer to their western Canadian counterparts after riding a high throughout most of the fall run. “It looks like we’ve hit the peak. It has come and gone here,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying. That said, run numbers “are still quite good.”
Large volumes were seen last week at Manitoba cattle auction marts.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cow prices coming under pressure at some markets

Feeder prices remain steady as the fall run continues

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The fall run remained in full swing at Manitoba cattle auction marts during the week ended Nov. 16, with large volumes and reasonably steady feeder prices at most yards. About 16,500 cattle moved through the rings across the province during the week, with demand coming from all of the usual sources. Feeder steers (600 pounds
Sheep producers at auction were looking to reduce herds to manage winter feed costs.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall sheep herd reduction in evidence

Sheep growers are cutting down the herd with an eye to feeding costs this winter

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There was a distinct chill in the air at the Nov. 7 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction, but that cooling trend didn’t extend to the sales ring. There the action was heating up as producers looked to reduce herds with an eye to managing winter feed costs after a long and dry

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