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Prices strong despite fewer cattle on offer
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Prices strong despite fewer cattle on offer

Short supplies overcame a recent slump in cattle futures

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Cattle prices have slipped a little but remain strong, according to Kirk Kiesman of Ashern Auction Mart. He said the number and quality of cattle at auction have both fallen in the last few weeks. “The market was still pretty good overall. The run is definitely getting smaller as most of the cattle in Manitoba
Weather warms up, cattle prices remain hot
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather warms up, cattle prices remain hot

A bit of green grass is a hopeful sign for cattle producers

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A cool spring finally offered up some relief as many parts of Manitoba hit temperatures surpassing 20 C during the week ended May 4. Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer at Gladstone and Ashern Auction Marts, said milder weather is a benefit to everyone involved. “We get a nice day and everybody feels better,” he said, adding that
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Beef cattle, Livestock

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm on fed cattle strength

Alberta's disastrous wildfires may disrupt calf marketings

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Compared to last week, western Canadian prices for yearlings over 800 lbs. were quoted steady to $4 higher; feeders between 600-800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while calves under 600 lbs. were $5-$10 higher. The market for calves under 600 lbs. was hard to define due to limited volumes. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle supplies remain snug

Feedlots expect significantly cheaper barley come harvest

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Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Premium low-flesh yearlings were one off bids $15-$20 above average. Cattle buyers commented that there were larger volumes of fleshier yearlings. Cattle with heavier butter levels were discounted from our listed values by $5 to as much as $10.
Weather and cattle prices warm up
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather and cattle prices warm up

Prices could strengthen for bred stock, market watchers say

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Spring finally arrived in Manitoba as the temperature hit double-digits during the week ended April 13 and the only things higher than thermometer readings were cattle prices. Six cattle auction sites in Manitoba hosted regular sales during the week, while Killarney Auction Mart and Winnipeg Livestock Sales were both off due to the Easter holiday.
Cattle prices end March on a high note
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices end March on a high note

Some market watchers say prices could still see a bit more strength

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It was a merry end of March for Manitoba cattle auction sites as prices remained elevated during the week ended March 30. At least 8,860 cattle went through the rings in the final week of March with some sites seeing feeder and butcher cattle selling at levels rarely seen. Kirk Kiesman, manager at Ashern Auction Mart, said the focus
Cattle influx, prices remain strong
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle influx, prices remain strong

Steady demand keeps market aloft, but animal numbers are dwindling

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The number of cattle heading to Manitoba’s weekly auctions has remained strong and is likely to remain so for the coming weeks, according to Allan Munroe of the Killarney Auction Mart. For Killarney’s March 20 sale 1,468 head were auctioned. “A big part of it was 1,200 of them were coming from the week before,”
Winter awakens, spring approaches
Livestock Markets, Markets

Winter awakens, spring approaches

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

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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

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