Livestock Plague Could Hit Southern Africa

A viral disease which broke out in Tanzania earlier this year could spread to southern Africa, putting at risk more than 50 million sheep and goats in 15 countries, the UN’s food agency said Nov. 2. Known as peste des petits ruminants (PPR), or small ruminants’ plague, the disease does not infect humans but is

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Sep. 16, 2010

Sept. 2 was the start of two sales per month at Winnipeg Livestock Sales. Producers supplied about 500 sheep and goats, for this sale, demand was high, and bidding was exciting. The ewes sold at slightly higher than steady. Katahdincross ewes had good body structure, but sold for a slightly lower price. The selection of


Sheep &Goat Sales – for Aug. 19, 2010

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction on August 5, 2010 was very similar in the numerous sheep and goats delivered by the producers, as last month’s sale. There were more than 450 sheep and goats, excellent selection in most categories, for this sale. The buyers were prepared for some interesting and serious bidding, on this sale. The

Sheep & Goat Sales – for May. 27, 2010

Ewes Lambs (lbs.) 110+ 95 -110 80 -94 Under 80 New Crop $112 $176.20 n/a $195.02 $172.90 n/a $159.78 $175.41 Once again, the supply of sheep and goats was limited for the May 20, 2010 sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. The local buyers were purchasing, as there will be only one sale per month,


Sheep & Goat Report

Weekly Livestock Market Review Ewes Lambs 110 lbs.+ 95 110 lbs. 80 94 lbs. $85.84 $152.80 $143 -$159.50 n /a $112 $142.50 under 80 Market Lambs ( 95 109 lbs.) 70 79 lbs. 60 69 lbs. 50 59 lbs. March 26 / 2010 March 19 / 2010 March 12 / 2010 March 2 / 2010

In Brief… – for Apr. 1, 2010

Fraud alert: An R. M. of De Salaberry man selling a vehicle was hoodwinked out of $1,500 by an overseas scam artist who sent a money-gram for more than the purchase price and requested a refund for the difference. Although the vendor waited until the payment had cleared the bank before complying, it was later


Sheep & Goat Sales – for Mar. 25, 2010

Ewes $88.45 $184.90 Lambs 110 lbs.+ 95 110 lbs. 80 94 lbs. $144.90 $151.42 $121.13 $140.60 $131.75 $142.40 under 80 lbs. 70 79 lbs. 60 69 lbs. 50 59 lbs. $105.00 $128.44 $97.02 $103.50 $82.68 $97.02 There was a full house for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, March 18, 2010. It could have been the result

Rains Bring Disease To South Africa

Livestock producers in South Africa are being warned to take precautions after an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in the provinces of Free State and Northern Cape. According to a report from “Farm Radio Weekly,” the outbreak is being blamed on recent heavy rains in the area. Rift Valley Fever is transmitted by mosquitoes. It



Sheep And Goat Industry Receive $6 Million

The federal government is investing $6 million in Canada’s sheep and goat industry to help with disease eradication, enhance traceability and improve on-farm food safety practices. “As Canada begins to show signs of economic recovery, the Government of Canada knows that the sheep and goat industry can deliver tremendous returns as it already brings in