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Big fall cattle run could reach holiday season
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Big fall cattle run could reach holiday season

Values are expected to see greater fluctuation in the new year

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The number of cattle being sold at Manitoba’s auctions remains high and the fall run is set to push into December, according to Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer at the Gladstone and Ashern auction marts. “The rush is still on. The numbers are high right across the province,” Slawinski said, noting that despite a few cancellations, the
Cattle prices steady as fall run in full swing
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices steady as fall run in full swing

Increase in bred cattle sales noted as producers exit industry

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The fall run was in full swing across Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended Nov. 10. Prices held reasonably steady for feeder cattle but butcher cows came under pressure. Top end butcher cows have lost roughly $10 per hundredweight over the past month, and the seasonal increase in numbers coming to market is
More cattle through rings to start November
Livestock Markets, Markets

More cattle through rings to start November

Lack of trucks dampens demand for lightweight cattle

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The fall run continued to bring large numbers of cattle to Manitoba’s eight auction sites, while prices also maintained strength for the week ended Nov. 3. Excluding Heartland Livestock Services in Brandon, 14,564 cattle went through the rings during the week in Manitoba. By comparison, 12,896 animals were sold at all eight sites during the
Fall cattle run remains strong
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall cattle run remains strong

Cow prices are holding up better than in the past few years

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The number of cattle headed to market dipped a bit for the week ended Oct. 27, but the fall run at Manitoba’s cattle auctions remains in full swing. “We’re starting to see bigger strings coming off of the pastures; lots of top price cattle that are still getting a premium dollar,” said Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer
Cattle numbers, prices stay strong on week
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle numbers, prices stay strong on week

Sale traffic seen as normal for the middle of fall run

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The number of cattle moving through the rings at Manitoba cattle auction sites for the week ended Oct. 20 remained strong in the middle of the fall run. In total, 15,955 head were sold at auction, marking a 51 per cent increase from the previous week’s total of 10,539. All eight sites in the province exceeded 1,100
Feeder cattle prices hold up well during fall run
Livestock Markets, Markets

Feeder cattle prices hold up well during fall run

Total marketings up substantially on the week

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As the fall run continued across Manitoba, prices for feeder cattle remained relatively steady at the Ashern Auction Mart. Those for slaughter cattle eased back a little, according to manager Kirk Kiesman. “It’s been steady now for three weeks. It definitely hasn’t gone up. Plainer cattle have actually gone down,” he said. [RELATED] Fighting for
Strong prices but slow start to fall cattle run
Livestock Markets, Markets

Strong prices but slow start to fall cattle run

Lack of trucking capacity weighs on the market

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Manitoba’s cattle auctions were busy during the first week of October as the seasonal fall run slowly picked up steam. The solid numbers led to pressure on some classes, while persistent trucking issues remain a concern. Overall, the market remained strong, with prices generally well above levels at the same time a year ago. Lighter-weight steers under 500

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