Winter awakens, spring approaches

Winter awakens, spring approaches

Two weekly sales in western Manitoba are called off due to storm

Despite a blizzard barreling into southwestern Manitoba on March 11, which cancelled two cattle auctions, there were still signs of spring during the week ended March 16. Four auction sites, Ashern, Gladstone and Ste. Rose Auction Marts, as well as Winnipeg Livestock Sales, reported fewer cattle in the rings than the previous week. Grunthal Livestock

Cattle numbers to decline as spring approaches

Cattle numbers to decline as spring approaches

Cattle prices were up on the week in several weight groups

The Manitoba cattle market remains strong and the number of head bound for sales is expected to drop off, according to Brock Taylor of Taylor Auctions near Melita. He said prices have increased from week to week in several weight classes. Looking at high-end prices for feeder steers, a number of weight categories showed increases during the week of