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Fall cattle run numbers remain high
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall cattle run numbers remain high

Expect the coming week’s cattle sales to run at full capacity

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As the fall run continues into November, it’s not just the number of cattle heading to auction that has been weighing on values — it’s also the high cost of feed, according to Brad Kehler, auctioneer and sales representative at Grunthal Auction Mart. “We’re still seeing downward pressure on both cows and feeder cattle across
Greener pastures translate to slower cattle sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Greener pastures translate to slower cattle sales

CME October cattle futures have dropped since late August

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It was all quiet on the Manitoba cattle front for the week ended Sept. 9. Only four auction sites — Winnipeg, Grunthal and the Heartland sites at Brandon and Virden — hosted regular cattle sales, all with lower numbers through the rings than in the previous week. Temperatures in southern and western Manitoba mostly stayed
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Optimistic fed cattle outlook supports feeder market

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Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$4 higher. Strong demand was noted on yearlings, which spilt over into the lighter weight categories. Major feedlot operators in Alberta set the price structure, with aggressive orders flowing across the Prairies. Some operators have been holding back on purchases due to higher prices; however,
Room for optimism seen in southwest
Livestock Markets, Markets

Room for optimism seen in southwest

Rainfall has taken some of the urgent edge off sales in the region

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Drought has been the major story for Manitoba cattle producers this summer, but the effects have varied depending on the region. While the Interlake and parts of eastern Manitoba have been hit the hardest by the hot and dry conditions, southwestern Manitoba has received much more precipitation, creating a less desperate situation for cattle sales.
Fall cattle run earlier than expected
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall cattle run earlier than expected

Drought conditions continue to drive volumes as producers forced to sell

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Increasing demand from cattle producers selling their herds convinced Tyler Slawinski of Gladstone Auction Mart to hold a sale Aug. 3, even if it wasn’t entirely the best idea. “We had 160 head. It wasn’t cost feasible to run a sale that small, but we like to provide a service for producers in need. That’s
Drought takes hold over Manitoba cattle markets
Livestock Markets, Markets

Drought takes hold over Manitoba cattle markets

U.S. cattle are being shipped north for slaughter

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As the drought in Manitoba continued to take hold on the province’s cattle industry, Tyler Slawinski, an auctioneer for the Ashern and Gladstone auction marts, noted two important points. One: some producers in the Interlake region have completely dispersed their cattle because of feed shortages and high prices, as well as the lack of water
Dry conditions support cattle auction traffic
Livestock Markets, Markets

Dry conditions support cattle auction traffic

Solid demand remains supportive for prices

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Dry pastures and mounting concerns over feed availability going forward kept cattle moving through the auction yards still open in Manitoba during the first week of July. Prices held relatively steady for most classes of feeder cattle, while large numbers put some pressure on the butcher trade in some cases. “Usually we’d take every second

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