Fall cattle run two weeks ahead of schedule

Fall cattle run two weeks ahead of schedule

Manitoba cattle are westbound, eastbound and southbound

To Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, the fall run for 2021 is about two weeks ahead of normally where it would be. “It’s nice to get some cattle moved in September and them through the system,” he said. “We’re hoping that means we’ll spread out the market a little bit,” he added, noting a

Producers and feeder buyers were relieved by recent rain as it will help improve hay stocks.

Cattle prices show strength thanks to recent rain

Heavier cattle come under some seasonal price pressure

Cattle prices were strong across the province during week ended May 31, with grass cattle staying local thanks to timely rain. Grass cattle in the 400- to 500-lb. range observed prices between $150 and $250 per hundredweight, consistent with last week’s prices. Similarly, cattle in the 500- to 600-lb. range saw prices between $150 and


Sal sizes have been smaller lately as many auction marts prepare for the holiday break.

Holiday slow season nears for Manitoba cattle sales

Variable quality leads to variable prices at auctions

As the fall run wraps up at Manitoba auction marts and volumes start to drop, any cattle that aren’t in top form are selling for discounts. “Guys are getting a little fussier on the quality and the discounts for non-performing-type cattle are getting a little steeper,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. Feedlots are

Manitoba’s cattle markets all back up and running

Manitoba’s cattle markets all back up and running

Values are still well down from springtime levels

All of Manitoba’s cattle auction yards were back in operation for the first time since June during the week ended Sept. 15, as the weather turned from summer to fall and the local cattle sector geared up for the busiest marketing time of year. “We’re starting out better than we did last year,” said Allan