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Snowstorm leads to snow day for Manitoba cattle auctions
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Snowstorm leads to snow day for Manitoba cattle auctions

Economic uncertainty drags on the Canadian dollar

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The late-winter snowstorm which hit Western Canada the first weekend in March caused auction marts across Manitoba to cancel sales. “I don’t think anybody sold anything until (Thursday). We had no cattle at all, either sale. And Brandon had no cattle, Killarney had no cattle,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. Of
“Cattle eat well in the cold and they eat more when it’s cold.” – Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle arrive at market carrying more poundage

Auction markets now see demand coming from the U.S.

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The effects of this winter’s cold temperatures are starting to become evident as cattle in Manitoba seem to be showing up at auctions weighing slightly more than last year. “Cattle eat well in the cold and they eat more when it’s cold,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Last year’s winter was difficult on
Low and slow
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Low and slow

It’s a lacklustre time for sheep and goat sales

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With no holidays sparking demand, the latest sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction was a subdued affair, with just 106 animals delivered Feb. 21. Most market observers are casting an eye towards Easter at the end of this month, and the summer months. The bidding on the wool ewes did not reach the
Grass cattle see strength in largely local marketings
Livestock Markets, Markets

Grass cattle see strength in largely local marketings

Activity is seen staying strong as calving season looms

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Activity was solid at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended Feb. 23, with good demand for lighter animals especially. Roughly 10,600 head of cattle moved through the rings across the province, up from about 9,000 the previous week. Prices held reasonably steady on most classes, with the lighter-weight animals seeing the most strength.
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Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices supported on interest from Ontario

Cattle volumes increased at Manitoba auctions on the week

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It was a surprisingly busy week for Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Feb. 16, as over 9,000 animals made their way to market, up from just 7,700 the week before. “We saw some good volume this week,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. “Everyone was up.” Strong interest from eastern buyers
Sheep and goat sale wild and woolly
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Sheep and goat sale wild and woolly

It looks like the local auction is acting as strangely as financial markets

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The local sheep and goat market must be watching the wild swings on Wall Street and taking notes. Prices at the Feb. 7 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction were taking their own dramatic legs up and down. The 80 animals that went into the ring were also clearly following the trends noted in the latest
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle values generally firm as weather drags on volumes

A weaker loonie didn’t draw much cross-border traffic

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Routine winter movement was the order of the day at Manitoba’s cattle auction marts during the week ended Feb. 9. Only about 6,300 cattle were on offer across the province during the week, down by about 2,000 from the previous week as cold temperatures limited some movement. Values held firm for the most part, with
Stronger loonie, feed costs drag on prices at auctions
Livestock Markets, Markets

Stronger loonie, feed costs drag on prices at auctions

U.S. cattle inventory grew, but not as much as expected

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Manitoba cattle prices stayed under pressure during the week ended Feb. 2, but there are signs that may start to change. “Hopefully (prices are) near a near-term bottom and should pick up heading into the spring,” said Brian Perillat, senior analyst with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Prices at the province’s eight major auction marts were
Sale results from Winnipeg Livestock auction on Jan. 24, 2018.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Latest sheep and goat sale a ‘silent auction’

Few animals and few buyers in physical attendance made for a quiet sale again Jan. 24

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The local sheep and goat market is keeping quiet and watching the action to the east very closely. Just 80 animals were delivered to Winnipeg Livestock Auction for the Jan. 24 sale that saw few buyers physically present, but ‘invisible’ buyers were said to remain interested. There was good interest in the ewes. Most appeared
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle sales accelerate after post-holiday slump

USDA’s Cattle on Feed report gave the futures a boost

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Following the new year slump, sales are starting to pick up again at Manitoba auction marts. “It just felt a lot better this week. It was like (the buyers) wanted them again, before you just wondered… does somebody want them?” said Rick Gabrielle with Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. Over 8,400 head of cattle were

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