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Easter sale brings in the numbers

By Mark Elliot April 20, 2012

There were 360 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on April 5 for the Easter season. Individual or small group of animals were purchased by various local individual buyers, for the two Easter celebrations. The meat industry buyers were preparing and restocking their supplies, as well. There appeared to be a strong

Hogs, Livestock, News, Other livestock

Strong prices boost sheep herd 5.7 per cent

By Daniel Winters March 14, 2012

The latest numbers released by Statistics Canada show that cattle, hog and sheep numbers in Manitoba have begun to recover after years of shrinking. Heifer retention up The province’s cattle herd was pegged at 1.165 million head, up 0.4 per cent from 1.16 million at the same time in 2011. Hogs seen stable Andrew Dickson,

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Local buyers show interest on lower-weight animals

By Mark Elliot March 14, 2012

Producers delivered 128 sheep and goats, to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, March 1, 2012. Buyer turnout however, was low. Bidding indicated demand for ewes was lower than the previous sale. The majority of the ewes were aged, with limited future breeding potential. The bidding was mainly for the meat industry. The 155-pound ewes brought $0.74

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Good combination of supply and demand

By Mark Elliot March 5, 2012

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 200 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 16 sale. Demand was strong with the Easter season approaching. Reminder: the first sale in April is one day before Good Friday. The price of the ewes slightly increased from the last sale. The bidding remained constant on the good quality

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Other livestock

Mild weather allows producers to haul the animals to market

By Mark Elliot February 15, 2012

Producers took advantage of the mild weather on February 2 for the sheep and goat sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. There were about 300 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The weather might have been mild outdoors, but there was some heated bidding by the buyers (for the meat industry and for herd

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Cold weather slows deliveries of sheep and goats

By Mark Elliot January 27, 2012

There were slightly over 80 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, on Jan. 19. Extreme cold weather prompted many producers to keep their animals at home. This sale was supplied with some ewes, compared to the Jan. 5, 2012 sale. The ewes were of various ages, thus creating an average price range

Livestock, Other livestock

Higher Prices Return To Sales Ring

By Mark Elliot November 17, 2011

CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR There was approxi- mately 550 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Nov. 3. It was a full day of bidding that brought smiles to producers. The auctioneer commented on the good quality of animals entering the arena. The selection of ewes was good with no one breed dominating the classification.

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Sharply Lower Prices Throw A Curve Ball Into The Fall Run

By Mark Elliot October 13, 2011

Sharply lower bids at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Oct. 6 shattered the notion that the strong market for sheep and goats would last through the fall run. With 565 animals on offer, the higher supply lowered bids. The Ontario sheep supply has reached the Ontario industry, responding to the demands. The local buyers have reached

News, Other livestock

Fall Sales Attract Huge Numbers

By Mark Elliot October 6, 2011

Co-operator contributor The sheep and goat sale on September 1, 2011 was the beginning of two sales per month for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. The September sale started with a big bang, as there was nearly 1,200 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. Ewes dominated this sale, and there was no breed dominating the

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Sep. 1, 2011

By Mark Elliot September 1, 2011

On August 4, 2011; the Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 340 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. The arena seats were filled with numerous buyers both young and old. Many of the ewes delivered for this sale were sheared, which did not indicate any differences in the price range. The buyers responded with higher

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Easter sale brings in the numbers

Strong prices boost sheep herd 5.7 per cent

Local buyers show interest on lower-weight animals

Cold weather slows deliveries of sheep and goats

Fall Sales Attract Huge Numbers

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