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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
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Tighter supplies underpin western Canadian feeder market

Weather conditions may sway buying interest

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged to $4 higher. Heavier calves notched a week-over-week gain of $2-$4. Mid-weight and lighter calves traded steady to $5 lower in Alberta but $4-$5 on either side of unchanged in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Yearling numbers were limited and buyers paid up for quality packages while
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
File photo of cattle on feed near Champion, Alta., about 75 km north of Lethbridge. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)
Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertain fed cattle market weighs on feeder cattle

U.S. feeder demand seen relatively sluggish

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings (900 lbs. and over) appeared to trade $6-$8 lower on average; yearlings weighing 800-900 lbs. off grass were unchanged. Backgrounded yearlings were also $6-$8 lower. Mid-weight calves were unchanged but calves under 600 lbs. were $3 to as much as $10 lower in some cases. Feedlot operators pulled
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
Fall cattle run numbers increase
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall cattle run numbers increase

Bids for feeder steers showed noteworthy gains

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The fall run is in full swing and the number of cattle heading to Manitoba’s eight livestock auctions continues to increase. “It’s going to be as busy as it ever is,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, which had a sale Sept. 19 with 1,120 head. That’s up from 516 the previous week. Overall, there were
Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply

Heavy feeder steers and heifers show price improvements on the week

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Most of Manitoba’s eight cattle auctions were in business during the week of Sept. 2-8, with cattle trickling in at some of the facilities — the exception being Ste. Rose Auction Mart, which on Sept. 8 sold 1,389 head. That equalled two-thirds of the week’s cattle. “The numbers aren’t really substantial yet. Nobody wants to be in the first sale,” said
Prices strong going into fall months
Livestock Markets, Markets

Prices strong going into fall months

Manitoba markets resume full speed in the next couple of weeks

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The week ended Aug. 25 marked the beginning of the unofficial end of summer for cattle auction sites in Manitoba. Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart, as well as the two Heartland Livestock Services facilities at Brandon and Virden, hosted regular sales during the week, with 753 cattle moving through the rings. On Aug. 30, Gladstone Auction Mart
High prices continue as fall run approaches
Beef cattle, Livestock Markets, Markets

High prices continue as fall run approaches

Feed supplies and beef demand are both expected to be healthy

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Prices for butcher cattle remain high just weeks before auction sites in Manitoba begin their fall run. Three auction facilities in the province — Grunthal, Virden and Winnipeg — all hosted regular sales for the week ended Aug. 18. At those sites, D1 and D2 cow prices were between $95 and $112 per hundredweight, while

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