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2012 ends with quality ewes

By Mark Elliot January 17, 2013

About 650 sheep and goats were delivered to Winnipeg Livestock Auction Dec. 19 for the final sale of 2012. Once again, the bidding was influenced by other provinces and their markets. There appeared to be two price ranges of hair sheep, with the wool ewes representing the centre of this bidding range. The lower hair

Opinion, Other livestock

Letters — for 2012-08-16 00:00:00

August 21, 2012

Not impressed with sheep industry coverage In the past I have been impressed with your coverage of the sheep industry. All that changed a few weeks ago. I read the article “Heady lamb market crashes to earth” several weeks ago. I was upset, because it was scary to read how I wouldn’t “even be able

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Opinion, Other livestock

The reasons behind the lamb market collapse

By Gord Schroeder August 10, 2012

“What’s going on with the lamb prices?” This is a very common question as of late. Slaughter lamb prices were very high last year, which translates into high lamb prices in stores. This normally creates consumer resistance and consumption declines. A moderation in prices would be required once again to increase consumption. This is the

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Other livestock

Sheep and lambs prices drop; goats steady

By Mark Elliot July 20, 2012

Producers delivered 600 sheep and goats for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on July 5, 2012. The Manitoba buyers followed the trend of the Ontario sales, with lower-price bidding on the sheep and lamb prices. The bidding on the average ewes ranged from $0.575 to $0.78 per pound. There were two groups of younger ewes that

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Post-Easter prices lower for most classifications

By Mark Elliot April 30, 2012

There were 150 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 19. The temperature of the day was cool, a reflection of the day’s bidding style by the buyers. Although, some classifications remained as strong as the pre-Easter season, some classifications dropped. The Easter season has peaked and is returning to the normal

Livestock, News, Other livestock

First new-crop lambs arrive for the year

By Mark Elliot March 23, 2012

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

Livestock, News, Other livestock

New Zealand sheep farmers call for collaboration

By Nicolas Mesly March 14, 2012

Nothing bothers a Canadian lamb producer more than the sight of frozen New Zealand lamb in the local supermarket. Owen Poole says they should look at it differently. “We shouldn’t be seen as competition. The challenge that brings us together is to make sure there is lamb on everyone’s dinner table all year long,” says

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Good combination of supply and demand

By Mark Elliot March 5, 2012

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

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Cold weather slows deliveries of sheep and goats

By Mark Elliot January 27, 2012

There were slightly over 80 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, on Jan. 19. Extreme cold weather prompted many producers to keep their animals at home. This sale was supplied with some ewes, compared to the Jan. 5, 2012 sale. The ewes were of various ages, thus creating an average price range

Livestock, Other livestock

Higher Prices Return To Sales Ring

By Mark Elliot November 17, 2011

CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR There was approxi- mately 550 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Nov. 3. It was a full day of bidding that brought smiles to producers. The auctioneer commented on the good quality of animals entering the arena. The selection of ewes was good with no one breed dominating the classification.

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Tag Archives Lamb and mutton

2012 ends with quality ewes

Letters — for 2012-08-16 00:00:00

The reasons behind the lamb market collapse

Sheep and lambs prices drop; goats steady

Post-Easter prices lower for most classifications

First new-crop lambs arrive for the year

New Zealand sheep farmers call for collaboration

Cold weather slows deliveries of sheep and goats

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