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Spring’s arrival brings price improvement
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Spring’s arrival brings price improvement

Many buyers were clearly interested in herd building at this sale

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As the spring weather slowly unfreezes the landscape, so too have prices found new life. The warmer weather has no doubt enabled buyers to review low volumes from the winter season and made them more aware of their stock supply. Producers delivered 100 sheep and goats to the latest sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction April
There is still a big spread between prices paid for steers and heifers.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices ‘hit the bottom’ at Manitoba auction sales

Recent sales point to interest in top-quality heifers

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Prices carved out a bottom for themselves at most Manitoba auction marts during the week ended April 20, according to one industry expert. Bids for heavier cattle dipped a few dollars on average while lower weights also were under pressure. Steers in the 400- to 500-lb. class were generally in the mid-$230s to -$250s per
U.S. futures support cattle values against rising loonie
Livestock Markets, Markets

U.S. futures support cattle values against rising loonie

Volumes decline at sales as ranchers focus on calving

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Cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards were up and down during the week, with some classes moving higher and others lower. The market had “a mixed feeling,” according to Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. There was no real rhyme or reason to the gains or losses in the different classes of feeder
Easter excitement fades
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Easter excitement fades

It’s back to normal after this key holiday for the market

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A late winter return seemed to usher in a cooler tone too at the latest sheep and goat auction at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. With Easter demand past, the less exciting bidding season typical of summer appears to be starting to assert itself, regardless of the slow start to the spring. Producers delivered 75 sheep and goats to the April
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Lukewarm buyer interest weighs on cattle prices

Traders are mindful of expectations for large supplies

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Cattle prices stayed under pressure at auction marts across Manitoba during the week ended April 6. Bids were mostly similar to the previous week for steers and heifers; a little more interest may have been paid to cows. “A lot of cows in Western Canada are coming to market now,” said Anne Wasko, a market
U.S. futures spur downturn at Manitoba auction marts
Livestock Markets, Markets

U.S. futures spur downturn at Manitoba auction marts

USDA’s Cattle on Feed report is bearish for markets

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Cattle numbers shrank at Manitoba auction marts for the week ended March 30, as the latest U.S. Cattle on Feed report left an unsavoury taste in sellers’ mouths. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cattle on Feed report, released March 23, showed ranchers sent seven per cent more cattle to feedlots in February, compared to
Easter season sparks bidding
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Easter season sparks bidding

The latest sheep and goat sale saw new life for the market

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Easter bidding arrived with a vengeance at the March 21 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Supply jumped to 430 animals with greatly improved quality noted and the sale was a fast-paced event. During the sheep sale the ewes saw a bidding pattern that was subdued, reflecting the approach of summer. Prices ranged
Inventories burdensome on heavier-weight cattle
Livestock Markets, Markets

Inventories burdensome on heavier-weight cattle

Recent snowfalls lend to optimism on grass cattle

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Manitoba’s cattle auctions saw some good numbers move through the rings during the week ended March 23, although prices for heavier-weight animals came under pressure. Roughly 12,000 head were sold at the major auction marts during the week, compared to 13,000 head the previous week. Activity will likely be down during the last week of
Action resumes at auctions after snowstorm passes
Livestock Markets, Markets

Action resumes at auctions after snowstorm passes

U.S. buyers show renewed interest in feeder cattle

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The week ended March 16 was busier for cattle sales across the province, as none of the major outlets had to deal with poor weather. A snowstorm the previous week snowed in many outlets and ranchers were forced to dig out before transporting any cattle. As a result, many yards were busier than normal this
March 7, 2018 Winnipeg Livestock Auction results.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Latest sheep and goat sale has ghost town feel

Few animals delivered met scant buyer interest at the March 7 gathering at Winnipeg Livestock Auction

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The buyers were present but the sheep and goats were missing in action at the latest sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. At times it felt like walking the streets of a ghost town at the March 7 event, with just 69 animals continuing a trend towards low animal supply. A 125-pound Rideau-cross lamb represented the

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