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Drop in cattle marketings came as surprise to no one
Livestock Markets, Markets

Drop in cattle marketings came as surprise to no one

Cattle prices are rather comparable to year-ago levels

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Even though the number of cattle going to market was down for the week ending March 8, there were no big changes from a pricing standpoint at Manitoba’s cattle auctions, according to Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. Several auctions saw the number of head drop significantly this week compared to the previous week.
A strong dollar is putting pressure on the price of feeder cattle.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather, dollar drag on Manitoba cattle auctions

Most auction markets handled fewer cattle on the week

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The weather and the Canadian dollar were major factors at Manitoba cattle auctions for the week ending Feb. 1, according to representatives of three auction markets. “Our numbers were down because of the cold,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart. For most of the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, daytime temperatures often
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Manitoba’s cattle auctions off to slow start in 2019

Inclement weather helped keep a lid on cattle traffic


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Only four of Manitoba’s eight major cattle auctions had sales last week, with sales numbers down compared to those before the holiday break. For the week ending Jan. 11, auctions at Brandon, Grunthal, Virden and Winnipeg sold a total of 1,164 cattle, with weather having played a role in the lower numbers. “We ran into
Sal sizes have been smaller lately as many auction marts prepare for the holiday break.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Holiday slow season nears for Manitoba cattle sales

Variable quality leads to variable prices at auctions

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As the fall run wraps up at Manitoba auction marts and volumes start to drop, any cattle that aren’t in top form are selling for discounts. “Guys are getting a little fussier on the quality and the discounts for non-performing-type cattle are getting a little steeper,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Feedlots are
Experts were forecasting a hard cull after this year’s feed challenges.
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Culling best when earliest

No one wants to cull, but could producers have saved themselves pasture, herd size and market headaches if they had started winnowing a little earlier this year?

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Manitoba’s cattle auction marts were ready for a glut that didn’t come early this fall. Feed was short, pastures had dwindled and experts were warning that a heavy cow cull was on the way. By most reports, however, that wasn’t what happened. Why it matters: Producers seemed to hold on to their cattle this fall,
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Lukewarm buyer interest weighs on cattle prices

Traders are mindful of expectations for large supplies

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Cattle prices stayed under pressure at auction marts across Manitoba during the week ended April 6. Bids were mostly similar to the previous week for steers and heifers; a little more interest may have been paid to cows. “A lot of cows in Western Canada are coming to market now,” said Anne Wasko, a market
U.S. futures spur downturn at Manitoba auction marts
Livestock Markets, Markets

U.S. futures spur downturn at Manitoba auction marts

USDA’s Cattle on Feed report is bearish for markets

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Cattle numbers shrank at Manitoba auction marts for the week ended March 30, as the latest U.S. Cattle on Feed report left an unsavoury taste in sellers’ mouths. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cattle on Feed report, released March 23, showed ranchers sent seven per cent more cattle to feedlots in February, compared to
“Cattle eat well in the cold and they eat more when it’s cold.” – Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle arrive at market carrying more poundage

Auction markets now see demand coming from the U.S.

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The effects of this winter’s cold temperatures are starting to become evident as cattle in Manitoba seem to be showing up at auctions weighing slightly more than last year. “Cattle eat well in the cold and they eat more when it’s cold,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Last year’s winter was difficult on
Grass cattle see strength in largely local marketings
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Grass cattle see strength in largely local marketings

Activity is seen staying strong as calving season looms

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Activity was solid at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended Feb. 23, with good demand for lighter animals especially. Roughly 10,600 head of cattle moved through the rings across the province, up from about 9,000 the previous week. Prices held reasonably steady on most classes, with the lighter-weight animals seeing the most strength.

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