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U.S. futures spur downturn at Manitoba auction marts
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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
Snowstorm leads to snow day for Manitoba cattle auctions
Livestock Markets, Markets

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
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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

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