Cattle prices see support from action on the grill

Terryn Shiells, Commodity News Service Canada / The number of cattle heading to auction yards in Manitoba was steady, while stronger prices were seen in both the slaughter and feeder cattle markets during the week ended June 1. Steady to stronger prices were seen in the slaughter cattle market; the summer barbecue season entered full

Prices for cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards held relatively steady during the week ended May 11, although plainer animals were discounted in some cases. Volumes were on the light side, which accounted for the firmness as buyers were fighting over a smaller pool of animals. Heartland Livestock Services in Virden saw the most activity


Analysts wonder when, how feeder demand will break

Feeder cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards continued to see good demand and firm prices during the week ended March 2. “Prices are staying very strong,” said Keith Cleaver of Heartland Livestock Services at Brandon, citing the continued firmness in U.S. futures together with a reduction in cattle numbers in Western Canada as supportive influences.




Lightweights expected to move as auctions resume

Strong prices and movement at the various auction marts across Manitoba are expected to continue in the new year as activity resumes after the Christmas holiday season. “Indications are that the few cattle that have been publicly traded out there are fully steady,” said Rick Wright, a cattle buyer for Heartland Order Buying Co., adding


Alberta, Ontario Feedlots Outbid Local Buyers

Feeder cattle moving through Manitoba s auction yards continued to be met with solid demand during the week ended Nov. 11, keeping prices firm. Demand is coming from the East and the West, said Buddy Bergner of Ashern Auction Mart, noting prices on the fat side were pretty good. With feedlots in Ontario and Alberta

Feedlots Across Canada Still Call For Manitoba Cattle

Cattle movement continued firm at the various auctions in Manitoba during the week ended Nov. 4 with solid demand remaining in place. The market is very strong, said Rick Taylor of Taylor Auctions at Melita. Feeder cattle movement continues to advance at a very fast pace in the province, he said, with sound demand for


Short Supply, High Demand Boost Feeder Market

Cattle movement continued to be solid at the various auctions in Manitoba during the week ended Oct. 28, with strong demand holding prices in place. The demand in the market is spurring everything on, said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart. Feeder cattle are continuing to move at a very brisk pace in the province,

Demand For Feeders Still Strong From West, East

Cattle movement continued strong at auctions in Manitoba for the week ended Oct. 21, with firm demand. Feeder cattle, along with calves off the cows, have contributed much of the movement, said Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. Feedlot demand from both west and east continues exceptionally high, Hill said, noting the