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FAO raises alarm over new foot-and-mouth disease strain

reuters / A new strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has hit Egypt and threatens to spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East, jeopardizing food security in the region, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said March 22. There have been 40,222 suspected cases of the disease in Egypt and 4,658 animals, mostly
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First new-crop lambs arrive for the year

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The Winnipeg Livestock Auction March 15 sold 400 sheep and goats, for the approaching Easter season. Future producers were bidding to improve or increase their spring herds, while the meat industry was bidding for the Easter purposes. Age of the ewes was very important as was illustrated with the bidding at this sale. The price
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Local buyers show interest on lower-weight animals

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Producers delivered 128 sheep and goats, to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, March 1, 2012. Buyer turnout however, was low. Bidding indicated demand for ewes was lower than the previous sale. The majority of the ewes were aged, with limited future breeding potential. The bidding was mainly for the meat industry. The 155-pound ewes brought $0.74
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Good combination of supply and demand

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The Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 200 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 16 sale. Demand was strong with the Easter season approaching. Reminder: the first sale in April is one day before Good Friday. The price of the ewes slightly increased from the last sale. The bidding remained constant on the good quality
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Few animals demand top dollar at this sale

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There were no fireworks to start the sheep and goat sale on January 5, 2012 at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. In fact, it was disappointing to see only 37 animals delivered for the first sale of the new year, but the demand from buyers was apparent. The various buyers created some wild action, for the
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Fall Sales Attract Huge Numbers

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Co-operator contributor The sheep and goat sale on September 1, 2011 was the beginning of two sales per month for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. The September sale started with a big bang, as there was nearly 1,200 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. Ewes dominated this sale, and there was no breed dominating the
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Sheep &Goat Sales – for Sep. 1, 2011

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On August 4, 2011; the Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 340 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. The arena seats were filled with numerous buyers both young and old. Many of the ewes delivered for this sale were sheared, which did not indicate any differences in the price range. The buyers responded with higher
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Sheep &Goat Sales – for Aug. 4, 2011

The July 7 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction had over 500 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. All buyers were prepared for some serious bidding and kept the auctioneer busy. The price for the various ewes had dropped, at this sale – compared to the last sale. With the new-crop lambs and older lambs,
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Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 16, 2011

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The summer schedule started for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on June 2, 2011, where there is only one auction per month for the sheep and goats. There were 250 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The bidding on the ewes, varied from strong to subdued. The condition of some of the sheep was noticeable,

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