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Heat wave has little impact on auction traffic

By Brent Harder July 20, 2012

Activity was very limited at cattle yards across the province during the week ended July 13, with only a pair of auction marts holding sales. Much of the province was hit by a heat wave throughout the week, that brought with it temperatures well into the 30 C range, and even higher humidex readings. However,

Livestock, News

Mystery ahoof as U.S. cattle dying after eating grass

By Carey Gillam July 12, 2012

Reuters — A mystery is ahoof in Texas farm country where cattle have dropped dead while grazing, puzzling scientists who say it appears an unusual combination of circumstances have turned pastures toxic. Texas animal scientists said a type of grass known as “Tifton 85” bermuda grass is to blame for the poisoning of 15 head

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

4-H reports

June 5, 2012

The Co-operator will publish 4-H reports once a month. Reports can be submitted by the third week of the month by email to [email protected] or by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/o Manitoba Co-operator, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1. 4-H Fun Fest The summer of 2012 will mark the debut of a new

Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Second- and third-cut cattle heading into system

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 14, 2012

Cattle traffic through Manitoba auction yards was slowing down during the week ended May 4, as spring field work starts to take precedence over marketing and a number of auction yards moved to reduced schedules. From a pricing standpoint, activity was steady overall. However, on a case-by-case basis, the markets were more mixed, with some

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Traffic can’t last much longer at local auctions

By Dwayne Klassen April 30, 2012

Cattle movement to the various auction yards in Manitoba was described as mixed during the week ended April 20. Cattle marketings were heavy at some locations while light at others, with the weather the key factor in determining those levels. As for prices, the market held fairly steady on steers and was slightly higher for

Livestock, News

New CCA president to focus on processing, foreign trade efforts

By Daniel Winters April 20, 2012

For the first time in decades, a Manitoba rancher has risen to the top job of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Cow-calf producer Martin Unrau, a CCA vice-president, was recently acclaimed as president and will replace Alberta’s Travis Toews. Along with wife Roxie, son Garett, and a part-time employee, Unrau runs 500 head on Bar 88

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Sector’s profitable streak helpful for flood recovery

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 15, 2012

Activity at cattle auction yards across Manitoba was somewhat subdued during the week ended April 6, with a number of facilities taking the week off ahead of the Easter long weekend. For what was traded, prices held relatively firm on lighter-weight cattle, with demand from eastern and western feedlots continuing to provide support. However, recent

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Packer, feedlot margins put pressure on feeder cattle

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 29, 2012

Marketings of cattle at Manitoba auction markets were fairly brisk during the week ended March 23, with values for feeder cattle losing some ground while butchers held steady at fairly high levels. “Demand for the butcher cows and bulls has been constant, if not improving a bit, but the prices for these animals should also

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Producers ship cattle ahead of muddy season

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 23, 2012

Large volumes of cattle moved through Manitoba auction yards during the week ended March 16, as good weather conditions had producers looking to move the most animals seen yet this spring. “We had big volumes in Manitoba this week,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying. From a pricing standpoint, larger animals over 750 pounds

Beef cattle, Cereals, Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

Trucking front and centre in talks on new beef code

By Daniel Winters March 5, 2012

What’s the most commonly raised topic in the letters that land on federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s desk? If you guessed the Canadian Wheat Board, you’d be wrong. “Animal transport is the issue that he gets the most letters on from constituents,” said Canadian Cattlemen’s Association vice-president Martin Unrau at a recent town hall meeting.

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