Cattle values in Western Canada, including feeder cattle, maintained their high prices the week ending Jan. 18 in a demand-driven rally.
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Prairie demand surges for beef and live feeder cattle
Cattle values in Western Canada, including feeder cattle, maintained their high prices in a demand-driven rally
Success turns to uncertainty for 2025 in cattle sector
Manitoba beef producers got dream prices for their cattle in 2024
2024 was a great marketing year for beef producers in Manitoba: Will 2025 be the same?
Manitoba cattle prices still floating high as year winds down
Cattle producers had a year ‘for the record books’ at Manitoba auction marts in 2024
Manitoba beef cattle prices still floating high as 2024 winds down at the province’s auction marts.
Are white ear tags shortchanging beef-on-dairy calves?
Are beef-on-dairy calf prices suffering because of their ear tags compared to what beef calves fetch at auction?
Are beef-on-dairy calf prices suffering compared to what beef calves fetch at auction because of their ear tags? Beef-on-dairy animals must be fitted with white DairyTrace tags, even if they’re bound for the meat market.
Strong market continues for Manitoba cattle
Severe weather limits cattle numbers at some auction marts
Prices at Manitoba cattle auctions remained strong during the week of Nov. 15 to 21, with good prospects that they will continue for awhile, said Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Sales.
Dairy beef changes dairy management, beef market
Large increases are seen in price for dairy cows, calves
The rapid rise in beef cattle prices has driven inflation and fundamental change in the dairy sector, thanks to the beef-on-dairy trend.
Fall cattle run shifts into top gear
Strong returns are pulling cattle into market, auctioneer says
Manitoba's cattle market stayed strong during the week ended Oct. 24. Every location reported at least 1,100 head sold at regular weekly sales, for a grand total of 15,055.
Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks
A slump in U.S. beef production has opened the door for Australia to export record amounts of meat, growing its market share in North America and Asia and channelling billions of dollars to cattle processors and farmers.
Warm September, warm demand in Manitoba cattle markets
Prices remain strong as calves enter the market
Cattle prices at Manitoba auction sites for the week ended Oct. 3 remained strong as warmer temperatures allowed cattle to stay on pasture for a little while longer. Producers are expected to begin selling calves in the next week or two.
Fall run was still waiting on buyers
Calves are still gaining pounds on good feed while major buyers are still picking up steam
The fall run has started in Manitoba cattle markets, but good pastures mean a sluggish start.
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