Expectations For Fats Boost Feeder Markets

Feeder cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards continued to see their values rise during the week ended Feb. 11, as expectations for higher fat cattle prices down the road kept some optimism in the markets. “Everything is very strong,” said Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Sales. Everything, from the lighter-weight grass cattle up to the

Optimism Spurs Shipping Of Older Cows

Ca t t l e mo v i n g throug h Manitoba’s auction yards continued to be met with strong demand during the week ended Feb. 4, keeping prices at solid levels. Quality remains a determining factor in price, but all classes were well supported overall. “The market is holding right up there, even


Snow Brings In Remaining Cattle From Pasture

Ca t t l e market s in Manitoba saw relat i vely steady numbers and prices during the week ended Nov. 19, as demand remains solid for the animals moving through the auction yards in the province. As feedlots fill up, that demand could start to subside, but the number of cattle on offer

Firm Demand Continues For Fall Run

Activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards remained strong during the week ended Nov. 12, with large volumes of cattle still moving as part of the fall run being met with firm demand. “We had over 3,000 cattle this week, and we’ll have over 3,000 again next week,” said Buddy Bergner of Ashern Livestock Mart, adding


Cow And Bull Prices Resist Dollar’s Downward Draw

Marketi ngs of cattle in Manitoba again var ied widely, wi t h some auction marts seeing some pretty good movement while others were on the lighter side, as producers take advantage of favourable weather to concentrate on fall field work rather than animal movement. Values for the various classes of cattle marketed in the

Fall Feeder Run Has Begun – for Aug. 26, 2010

The week that ended Aug. 20 was a much busier one for Man-itoba auction marts, as cattle numbers begin to pick up in anticipation of the annual fall run. The Ashern auction mart reopened after its summer break, while most others which had been operating on a biweekly basis, are now returning to their regular


Cattle Thriving On Good Pastures, Hay – for Aug. 19, 2010

Prices remained steady on slaughter cattle throughout Manitoba’s auction yards during the week ended Aug. 13, as producers and auction marts get ready for the busier fall season. Henry Penner from the Grunthal Auction Mart said he was satisfied with the prices that were accumulated at this week’s sale. “I think they were pretty good.

End Is Nigh For Summer Lull In Marketings – for Aug. 12, 2010

“We’re probably a week or two away from higher volumes.” – Robin Hill, Heartland Livestock Services, Virden There was some good news for cattle producers this week, as prices saw a slight increase during the week ending Aug. 6. “The yearlings came out a little stronger that expected,” said Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock


End Is Nigh For Summer Lull In Marketings – for Aug. 12, 2010

There was some good news for cattle producers this week, as prices saw a slight increase during the week ending Aug. 6. “The yearlings came out a little stronger that expected,” said Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. “Butcher cows and bulls looked to be another dollar stronger again this week, while