Demand for lambs and goats remains high

$136 $172.38 110+ lbs.: 95 110 lbs.: 80 94 lbs.: under 80 lbs.: EWES LAMBS n/a $145 $156.55 $78.75 $141 $102.90 35-49 lbs. Ontario Stockyards Inc. Market Report GOATS Jan. 15/2010 Jan. 25/2010 Feb. 5/2010 LAMBS Jan. 15/2010 Jan. 25/2010 Feb. 5/2010 1.86 1.84 1.86 1.84 1.86 1.84 5 80 lbs. 2.83 -2.75 50-75 lbs.

Good demand for sheep and goats

Under 80 Ewes: Lambs 110 + lbs.: 95 110 lbs.: 80 94 lbs.: 70 79 lbs.: 60 69 lbs.: 50 59 lbs.: $66 to $147 $152.55 to $163.35 $137.28 $119.07 to $136.17 $112.32 to $120.75 $72 to $96 $62.28 to $57.96 The Christmas and New Year season has past, the new market target is Easter.


Choosing The Right Companion For Your Horse

Companionship enhances the lives of horses and can present itself in a number of surprising and unique packages. Horses are social creatures! They rely on social interaction for security, social status, emotional support and amusement and are unique in that they will easily befriend creatures beyond their own species. The ideal companion for a horse

Smaller U. S. Cattle Supply Bullish

Agovernment report Dec. 18 showed a smaller-than-expected cattle supply. But analysts cautioned that the economic recession, which has been a drag on beef sales, may prevent long-term gains in prices. The USDA reported one per cent fewer cattle in feedlots as of Dec. 1 and eight per cent fewer young cattle added to feedlots in



What’s Up – for Aug. 27, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Aug. 26-28 – International Farm Succession Conference, Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac, 1 Rue des Carrieres, Quebec City. Presented by the Canadian Farm Business Management Council. For more info visit www.farmcentre.com. Sept. 10-13 – WaterEdWest: Western Canada Water Education Conference, Banff Centre, Banff, Alta. For more info





Sheep & Goat Sales – for Jun. 18, 2009

Ewes $80 – $104.55 Lambs Over 110 lbs. 0 95 110 lbs. 80 94 lbs. 0 $100 under 80 lbs. $65 to $65.76 The Winnipeg Livestock Auction arena benches were not packed, on June 5, 2009. But the bidders were ready for the auction. Once a month for the summer will keep the demand for

Sheep & Goat Sales – for Jun. 4, 2009

A drizzling grey day did not keep the buyers from attending the Winnipeg Auction (May 7, 2009). There was good audience in the stands. The day felt like an autumn day, rather than a spring day. We are still hoping for warmer days. Ewes $51 to $148. Lambs 110+lbs.: $156 95 110 lbs.: $138.70 to