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Fall cattle run numbers increase
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall cattle run numbers increase

Bids for feeder steers showed noteworthy gains

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The fall run is in full swing and the number of cattle heading to Manitoba’s eight livestock auctions continues to increase. “It’s going to be as busy as it ever is,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, which had a sale Sept. 19 with 1,120 head. That’s up from 516 the previous week. Overall, there were
All auction sites up and running
Livestock Markets, Markets

All auction sites up and running

Strong beef demand is expected to run up against a smaller supply

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All eight of Manitoba’s cattle auction sites hosted regular sales for the first time in months during the week ended Sept. 16. Killarney Auction Mart was the last holdout in the province until it held its first sale of the fall run on Sept. 12, nearly three months after the start of the summer break.
Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply

Heavy feeder steers and heifers show price improvements on the week

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Most of Manitoba’s eight cattle auctions were in business during the week of Sept. 2-8, with cattle trickling in at some of the facilities — the exception being Ste. Rose Auction Mart, which on Sept. 8 sold 1,389 head. That equalled two-thirds of the week’s cattle. “The numbers aren’t really substantial yet. Nobody wants to be in the first sale,” said
More cattle through the rings as fall begins
Livestock Markets, Markets

More cattle through the rings as fall begins

Higher- quality cattle are seen to be eastbound

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More cattle went through the rings at Manitoba auction sites during the week ended Sept. 1. In total, 1,161 cattle were sold at four auction sites: Gladstone, Grunthal and the Heartland Livestock Services (HLS) sites at Brandon and Virden. For Gladstone, its sale on Aug. 29 was its first after taking a summer break. There
Yearling prices continue to rise
Livestock Markets, Markets

Yearling prices continue to rise

Manitoba cattle are westbound, eastbound and southbound

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After a rare week off for all eight Manitoba cattle auction sites, three returned with sales during the week ended Aug. 11. Heartland Livestock Services’ sites at Brandon and Virden conducted sales on Aug. 9 and 10, respectively, while Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart also held a sale Aug. 9. In total, 583 cattle went through the rings.
Higher cattle prices ahead in Western Canada
Livestock Markets, Markets

Higher cattle prices ahead in Western Canada

The market is rising and has shown the best prices of the year so far

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Despite the typical peak-summer doldrums for cattle sales in Western Canada, prices are at some of their highest levels in months, according to one analyst. Anne Wasko, a cattle market analyst for Gateway Livestock Exchange Inc. in Taber, Alta., said markets for Western Canada have been steadily improving in 2022 as they recover from the
‘Upside potential’ seen for Canadian cattle
Livestock Markets, Markets

‘Upside potential’ seen for Canadian cattle

Continued pressure on the Canadian dollar would be beneficial

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The Canadian cattle industry is in the midst of a struggle, says an agribusiness analyst, but midway through a volatile 2022, it does not appear to be defeated. Brian Perillat from More Than Just Feed at Strathmore, Alta. said the high cost of feed has affected the bottom lines of producers because cattle prices have
Feeder and butcher cattle see market strength
Livestock Markets, Markets

Feeder and butcher cattle see market strength

Best quality animals head east, lower quality go west

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Activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards has slowed down for the season, but feeder and butcher cattle coming to market in late June were being met with solid demand and relatively strong prices. Many yards have closed for the summer but a few run on a reduced basis through July and August. Scott Anderson of
Cautious optimism as cattle auction season winds down
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cautious optimism as cattle auction season winds down

All eight Manitoba facilities moved cattle last week

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Before some Manitoba cattle auction sites shut down operations for most of the summer, many cattle producers took full advantage during the week ended June 16. Auction sites in Ashern, Killarney and Ste. Rose all hosted what were expected to be their final regular sales until August. Last year, many auction sites chose to stay

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