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Bids fail to reach peak seen at earlier auction

The action blew hot and cold at the most recent sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction

By Mark Elliot September 11, 2017

Bidding was slow and low, then faster and higher, then slower and lower again. Initially the Aug. 16 Winnipeg Livestock Auction sheep and goat sale looked like a dud, with a slow bidding start. But by mid-sale things had picked up and prices approached (but failed to surpass) the strong feeder and lightweight lamb bidding

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Late-summer action light as some markets reopen

Dry pastures might force earlier sales of some cattle

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 7, 2017

The back-to-school season also saw the doors open at a few more Manitoba cattle auction yards during the last week of August, but activity won’t really pick up until late September as the nearby attention focuses on the grain harvest. “We’re probably a couple of weeks away from seeing any kind of volume,” said Rick

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Cattle values soften as markets seek a new low

Retail beef purchases should slow after Labour Day

By Dave Sims August 31, 2017

The cattle market seems to be carving out a bottom for itself as the summer season winds down. Just over 650 animals made their way through the rings of the few auction marts that were open during the week ended Aug. 25. Prices were a bit softer than last week, for the most part. Butcher

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Manitoba cattle marts continue slow summer pace

Packers can draw on heavy supplies of fed cattle 

By Terry Fries August 24, 2017

Most Manitoba cattle markets are still a few weeks away from opening after the summer slowdown, with low numbers being reported at locations that are open. Rick Wright, a broker for Heartland Order Buying Co., said markets that have been open are generally selling fewer than 200 head. Of those, he said one-third to one-half

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Goat numbers surge at Aug. 2 auction

There was good interest for animals ahead of an Islamic holiday 

By Mark Elliot August 21, 2017

The supply of about 500 sheep and goats for the Aug. 2, 2017 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction was an excellent presentation of the possible animals available for those preparing for the Islamic celebration. There was a variety of the various animal weights available so buyers could purchase for the wide range required. There was

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Fed cattle supplies hold back prices at auctions

Dry Prairie pastures elsewhere might spur action soon

By Terry Fries August 17, 2017

Cattle markets are going through seasonal doldrums as large numbers of fed cattle are weighing down prices. Brian Perillat, a senior analyst at Canfax, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s market information firm, said fed cattle have been under pressure since the price fall-off this spring. “The U.S. and Canada, we’re killing as many cattle as we

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Cattle sales begin to pick up

It’s still a bit slow, but last week saw animal numbers more than double

By Dave Sims August 4, 2017

It was a slightly busier time for auction marts around the province as over 650 animals made their way to market during the last week of July. That compares to just 300 last week. Feeder steers in the 400- to 500-lb. range fought to stay north of the C$200 (per hundredweight) mark. Steers in the

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‘Short and sweet’ for cattle movement last week

One sale to report; more scheduled for the week of July 24-28

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 27, 2017

Only one cattle sale was held in Manitoba during the week, as most markets are either closed for the summer or running at a reduced schedule. Therefore we won’t carry the usual price table this week. Winnipeg Livestock Sales held a sale on Friday where 200 cattle moved through the rings. “It was short and

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Mainly culls, bulls put up for sale during slow week

Beef demand should taper off as July’s holidays pass

By Dave Sims July 6, 2017

Just a few auction yards remain open in Manitoba as ranchers enter the summer season. About 640 head were shown to buyers during the week ended June 30, down from 827 the previous week. Of the three major outlets still operating in July, just two held sales. According to Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying

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Summer brings sunnier view of market

There will be fewer lamb and goat sales over the summer months

By Mark Elliot July 5, 2017

Along with the arrival of the single-sale-a-month summer schedule June 7, came a more positive attitude towards the market between both buyers and producers. There were 510 animals presented in the ring at the most recent sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. The sheep sales saw more bidding from buyers and a positive

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Livestock Markets

Bids fail to reach peak seen at earlier auction

Late-summer action light as some markets reopen

Cattle values soften as markets seek a new low

Manitoba cattle marts continue slow summer pace

Goat numbers surge at Aug. 2 auction

Fed cattle supplies hold back prices at auctions

Cattle sales begin to pick up

‘Short and sweet’ for cattle movement last week

Mainly culls, bulls put up for sale during slow week

Summer brings sunnier view of market

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