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Prices promising for future sales
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Prices promising for future sales

The winter doldrums have broken in the sheep and goat market

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Winnipeg Livestock Auction finally had the opportunity to hold a proper sale following some disappointing outings that were sharply reduced due to frigid weather and winter storms that kept both buyers and sellers at home. There were 100 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 20 auction. Producers and buyers had high expectations and anything
East for Christmas
Livestock, Livestock Markets

East for Christmas

The Dec. 5 sheep and goat sale was the last one that could service the Christmas market in Eastern Canada

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Dec. 5 saw Winnipeg Livestock Auction hosting the last sale to reach the eastern market before the Christmas season hits. The distance and travel time required place the next sale outside the window to service this seasonal spike in demand. That meant outside buyers were more active than local buyers, who will likely dominate the
Sheep producers at auction were looking to reduce herds to manage winter feed costs.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall sheep herd reduction in evidence

Sheep growers are cutting down the herd with an eye to feeding costs this winter

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There was a distinct chill in the air at the Nov. 7 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction, but that cooling trend didn’t extend to the sales ring. There the action was heating up as producers looked to reduce herds with an eye to managing winter feed costs after a long and dry
Ample supply of sheep, goats as festival season wraps up
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Ample supply of sheep, goats as festival season wraps up

Lower bids marked the end of this market cycle, 
while animal numbers held up

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As the Muslim festival of Eid wrapped up, a small sale was expected. However, 600 goats and sheep arrived at Winnipeg Livestock Auction for the September 5 sale. In some cases the animals appeared to be culls, but the size of the sale represented a general reluctance to carry or hold extra animals. The sheep
March 7, 2018 Winnipeg Livestock Auction results.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Latest sheep and goat sale has ghost town feel

Few animals delivered met scant buyer interest at the March 7 gathering at Winnipeg Livestock Auction

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The buyers were present but the sheep and goats were missing in action at the latest sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. At times it felt like walking the streets of a ghost town at the March 7 event, with just 69 animals continuing a trend towards low animal supply. A 125-pound Rideau-cross lamb represented the
Manitoba sheep producers hope to make some major inroads in developing value-added for their industry with a proposed new initiative.
Livestock, Local news

Sheep association supports concept of ‘enhancement board’

New initiative to place emphasis on educating producers 
about market needs, says director

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The Manitoba Sheep Association (MSA) has taken its first step toward creating an initiative to add more value to Manitoba-raised lambs and help member producers do a better job selling them. Members at its annual meeting Nov. 18 widely supported a resolution calling for the establishment of what is to be called the Manitoba Sheep
The MSA’s Vision 2020 — a five-point strategy for sector development — includes the goal of developing more educational resources for producers to learn how to keep flock health optimal, boost productivity and improve farm profitability.
Livestock, Local news

Sheep producers want more resources for optimizing productivity

Manitoba Sheep Association’s 2017 annual general meeting included multiple speakers 
on flock care and management

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Sheri Bieganski and her husband Jeff decided to add sheep to their stock farm five years ago and they’ve never looked back. It’s been a period of remarkable growth of the sheep sector, says the Carberry-area farmer and co-owner of Shereff Stock Farms. Bieganski is also acting chair for the Manitoba Sheep Producers. “There is
No one sure what the future holds
Livestock, Livestock Markets

No one sure what the future holds

There’s an air of uncertainty around sheep and goat prices as winter takes hold

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Freezing rain the night before didn’t stop producers from adventuring out for the Nov. 15 Winnipeg Livestock Auction sheep and goat sale. Farmers delivered 178 animals to this sale, and were greeted with bidding that was not as strong as they’d become accustomed to this past summer and fall. Ewes were mainly represented by wool
As markets fill, prices drop
Livestock, Livestock Markets

As markets fill, prices drop

The latest sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales saw buyers as the clearcut winners

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Some say November is the end of autumn, others, the start of winter. Either way the Nov. 1 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales coincided with the arrival of snow. It also featured a low-key and subdued tone with markets filling and animal quality average rather than exceptional. Producers could be reducing herds,
Livestock, News

Lamb co-op files for bankruptcy protection

The Canadian Lamb Producers Co-operative 
seeks bridge funding

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Reportedly unable to raise the sales volume needed to cover costs, the Canadian Lamb Producers Co-operative is seeking bankruptcy protection. The Western Producer newspaper on Jan. 27 quoted a recent statement in which the co-operative said it has been seeking an investor to finance its operations while production is ramped up and sales are increased

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