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Ample supply of sheep, goats as festival season wraps up
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Ample supply of sheep, goats as festival season wraps up

Lower bids marked the end of this market cycle, 
while animal numbers held up

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As the Muslim festival of Eid wrapped up, a small sale was expected. However, 600 goats and sheep arrived at Winnipeg Livestock Auction for the September 5 sale. In some cases the animals appeared to be culls, but the size of the sale represented a general reluctance to carry or hold extra animals. The sheep
Cattle volumes on lighter side as fall run draws near
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle volumes on lighter side as fall run draws near

Dry weather and a dearth of truckers weigh on producers

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As the cattle market gears up for the annual fall run, producers in Manitoba are grappling with dry pastures and looming transportation issues. “The pasture issues are extremely serious; we’re bordering in some regions on drought conditions and have been for the past two to three weeks,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co.
Manitoba cattle producers fear they’ll be sending more stock than usual to auction this fall as a feed shortfall looms.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Manitoba cattle values steady with Ontario, U.S. interest

Producers face both higher feed costs and a falling loonie

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Manitoba cattle auctions reported strong prices this week amid good interest from the U.S. and Ontario. Prices slipped slightly, but remain at relatively strong levels, according to Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Brian Lemon and Brian Perillat of cattle market analysis firm Canfax. “Prices are still down a bit. But they are still softening from
Final festival sale of sheep a big event
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Final festival sale of sheep a big event

There was lots of supply and plenty of buyers’ interest at Winnipeg Livestock Auction August 15

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The most recent sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction was set for the flood of more than 1,000 animals it received. Slated for August 15 it fell just before the Eid holiday and buyers brought their lists to fill festival demand for this Muslim holiday celebrating sharing and giving. The semi-trucks were waiting and ready for
The ABCs of cattle options and futures
Livestock, Livestock Markets

The ABCs of cattle options and futures

These tools can help you manage both your costs and your revenue

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An estimated 27,000 cattle producers across the Prairies manage about nine million head in cow-calf, feeder and stocker operations worth approximately $8 billion, according to StatsCan data. That’s a lot of money. So it’s no surprise more and more cattle producers want to learn about price protection for their cattle. Speaking with producers at the
Poor pastures and high feed prices are seeing cattle go to market earlier than planned.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Current strength in cattle prices not expected to last

Producers face early sales due to short supplies of feed

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Cattle prices in Manitoba continued to hang strong during the week ended Aug. 17, as producers grappled with growing feed problems and persistent smoke from fires in British Columbia and Ontario. Volumes remained seasonally low, but one market watcher noted activity at online auctions was brisk. “When you look at video sales there are more
Auction fills festival requirements
Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Auction fills festival requirements

One of the Muslim world’s two globally celebrated festivals drove this market 

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The August 1 sheep sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction was scheduled in preparation for the Eli-al-Adha, or Festival of Sacrifice, a major holiday in the Muslim world. Producers provided about 600 sheep and goats in expectation of an exciting sale. The next auction was to be held August 15. In the sheep sale buyers
With cattle prices being relatively positive for the time being, one industry watcher predicts there could be an early fall run to market.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Concerns over limited feed could mean early fall run

Cattle prices remain steady on summer-level volumes

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After low-yielding hay cuts have left Manitoba cattle producers scrambling to find hay to buy, some producers are starting to consider their options — including selling earlier than usual. “I would say there’s definitely concern for sure. I’m not saying it’s in dire, desperate need today, but there’s definitely concerns of feed (shortages) in areas,”
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock, Livestock Markets

‘Gap’ season more active than normal for cattle sales

Poor pasture conditions cause an early-fall calf run prediction

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It’s sometimes known as the gap season in cattle markets — that slow time of year between the early spring and fall-winter sales runs. But there are decent profits producers can pick up now, said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying. “Cattle are actually bringing a profit and the buyers are a bit reluctant to

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