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Cattle markets beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Producers are cleaning out their pens ahead of year-end

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As the last few days of 2017 wind down, so too does activity at most auction marts in the province. Volumes were noticeably weaker during the week ended Dec. 15 as producers cleaned out their pens before the end of the year. Just over 5,000 animals made their way to Manitoba’s eight major outlets, compared
Lights out for 2017 sheep and goat sales
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Lights out for 2017 sheep and goat sales

There was plenty of selection at the last sale of the season 
at Winnipeg Livestock Auction

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More than 600 sheep and goats hit the ring Dec. 6 at the last sale of the year. Quality showed strongly and there was excellent selection of animals suitable for herd replacement and increase, and even some very calm and gentle animals that would have been perfect for 4-H projects. The bidding on ewes remained
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle volumes taper off but prices hold steady

Buying interest from Ontario provided price support

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Cattle still moved through the Manitoba auction yards during the week ended Dec. 8, but activity was starting to slow down as fall marketing wraps up ahead of Christmas and New Year’s. Volumes were down, but prices held steady for most classes of cattle on offer. “The end is in sight,” said Allan Munroe of
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Cattle prices see pressure as seasonal bump clears

Volumes should taper off heading toward year-end

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Prices for Manitoba cattle softened slightly during the week ended Dec. 1, as the seasonal bump that helped push prices higher in early November evaporated. Around 12,400 head made their way into the province’s eight major auction outlets, compared to 14,350 the week before. “Volume-wise we’re running about a half to two-thirds of what we
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Higher prices make for a larger fall cattle run

Auction marts are still as busy as ever but watchers expect volumes to fall soon

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Prices have remained high as large volumes of cattle went through the Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Nov. 24. “(There are) big volumes of cattle moving across the west, or here in Manitoba. And I think from now on we’re going to see less volume,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services –
No one sure what the future holds
Livestock, Livestock Markets

No one sure what the future holds

There’s an air of uncertainty around sheep and goat prices as winter takes hold

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Freezing rain the night before didn’t stop producers from adventuring out for the Nov. 15 Winnipeg Livestock Auction sheep and goat sale. Farmers delivered 178 animals to this sale, and were greeted with bidding that was not as strong as they’d become accustomed to this past summer and fall. Ewes were mainly represented by wool
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices stay on strong side

There was just a slight price drop for some feeder steers 
and heifers this past week

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Prices for cattle at Manitoba auction marts continue to stay strong, but some classes did drop off slightly during the week ended November 17. Feeder steers in the 300 to 400 lb range softened by a few dollars along with heifers in that same weight class. Most classes and weights of calves were four to
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Snow didn’t dampen cattle volumes

The fall cattle run is still in full swing to the delight of the sector

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The first real snow of the season wasn’t enough to put a damper on the Manitoba cattle markets during the week ended November 10, with good volumes and solid prices reported across the province. “It’s certainly nice to have not only a stronger market, but a steady market,” said Allan Munroe, of the Killarney Auction
As markets fill, prices drop
Livestock, Livestock Markets

As markets fill, prices drop

The latest sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales saw buyers as the clearcut winners

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Some say November is the end of autumn, others, the start of winter. Either way the Nov. 1 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales coincided with the arrival of snow. It also featured a low-key and subdued tone with markets filling and animal quality average rather than exceptional. Producers could be reducing herds,
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Beef cattle, Livestock Markets

Cattle prices stay high with large fall run volume

Auction marts were packed with cattle, yet prices stayed on the stronger side

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The momentum from previous weeks continued at Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Nov. 3, as prices held steady and volumes stayed strong. “Pretty much every auction mart around the countryside was full this week for the consignments and prices stayed relatively strong,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Company. Approximately 17,282 head

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