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.
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Strong market continues for Manitoba cattle
Severe weather limits cattle numbers at some auction marts
Klassen: Feeder market climbs another step
For the week ending November 16, Western Canadian calves over 650 pounds were up $3-$6/cwt compared to seven days earlier. Calves under 650 pounds traded $4/cwt to as much as $10/cwt higher.
Feeder prices hit new highs in Manitoba cattle market
Cattle prices at Manitoba auctions continue to show strength and durability as the fall run continues
Cattle prices at Manitoba auctions continue to show strength and durability as the fall run continues.
Klassen: Strong demand continues to sustain feeder market
The weaker Canadian dollar has enhanced the feeding margin structure on incoming replacement calves and this translated into stronger values on premium genetic packages. Finishing feedlot operators in Alberta and Ontario were fairly aggressive in Manitoba and Saskatchewan markets.
Good weather influences fall calf run
How much longer can high cattle auction prices be sustained?
Cattle prices at Manitoba’s livestock auctions remain strong, but a stretch of good weather has influenced the fall calf run, looking at latest results from the Gladstone and Ashern auction marts.
Klassen: Feeder market holds at higher levels
For the week ending November 2, Western Canadian yearling and calf markets were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. Strong demand continues to support the feeder complex at historical high prices.
Klassen: Western Canadian calf market surges
For the week ending 26, Western Canadian calf markets were up $8-$12/cwt on average compared to seven days earlier. Pee-wee calves were up $20-$25/cwt compared to the prior week. Finishing feedlot operators were active buyers in all weight categories while backgrounders were cleaning up on smaller packages of calves under 550 pounds.
Feedlot and backgrounding sectors called to participate in study
Two-part project looks for insight on feedlot and backgrounding practices
Canadian Feedlot Benchmark Study will help create a national benchmark database of backgrounding and finishing practices used in herds across Canada.
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.
Klassen: Canadian feeder markets trades premium to U.S. values
For the week ending October 19, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $3 to $5 on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Calf prices were $5 to as much as $10 higher. Strength in the deferred live cattle futures along with the weaker Canadian dollar has resulted in positive margins on incoming calves. Therefore, the calf market has developed a floor price.
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