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Hangover from last large sale limits bidding
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Hangover from last large sale limits bidding

Buyers still met sellers, but action was muted compared to the last sale

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The latest sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction was smaller than the previous large sale, and suffered from a bit of a hangover from the volume of animals that came to market at that event. Bidding was fairly consistent with the last sale, but some classifications saw slightly lower prices, as buyers proved
Putting a farmer’s face on food products has become key these days, says lamb producer Nathanael Polson.
Country Crossroads

New meat products hit the spot for lamb producers

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An Alberta processor is putting a face to the farmers behind a new line of lamb products. SunGold Specialty Meats’ Lamb Tonight product line began selling at Sobeys, Safeway, and Thrifty Foods stores across Canada earlier this summer. It features 10 ready-to-cook lamb products, including lamb burgers, sausages, meatballs, kabobs, and seasoned ground lamb. But
New-crop lambs arrive for Orthodox Easter season
Livestock Markets, Markets

New-crop lambs arrive for Orthodox Easter season

The latest sale had a 'clean out the flock' to prepare for the summer grazing season feel

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The summer sheep and goat auction schedule is set to begin with one sale on the first Monday of every month. The approaching Orthodox Easter translated into strong bidding for 300 sheep and goats at Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 20. The bidding on the various ewes appeared to have dropped from the last sale. However,
sheep
Livestock, News

COOL continues to obstruct sheep industry

Manitoba representative on the Canadian Sheep Federation doubts quick resolution of COOL restrictions

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Canadian sheep producers remain stranded by country-of-origin labelling (COOL) restrictions, even as beef and pork producers have seen relief. According to Herman Bouw, Manitoba sheep producer and director of the Manitoba Sheep Association (MSA), COOL continues to affect the sector, isolating it from the U.S. market, due to active lobbying from the American sheep industry.
Lamb prices promisingly strong for start of 2016
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Lamb prices promisingly strong for start of 2016

There were 350 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction sale Jan. 6

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Bidding on ewes was based on buyer preferences rather than weight. Buyers showed higher bidding interest in hair ewes. The hair ewes received $1.30 and $1.20 per pound, while the average bidding was $0.90 per pound. There was only a 160-pound Rideau-cross ram, which brought $204.80 ($1.28 per pound). Heavyweight lambs on offer included five
Entries wait to be judged in the Sasktoba Sheep 4-H achievement that was held for the first time in a decade at this year’s Manitoba Sheep Association Show and Sale in Carberry.
Livestock, Other livestock

Domestic demand for lamb is on the rise

But domestic production is static and processing capacity is declining

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Prices generally for commercial and purebred lambs were up a little bit from last year, say organizers of this year’s Manitoba Sheep Association Show and Sale held at Carberry on August 28 and 29. For commercial lambs, pens of five averaged $197.50 per head, and for pens of two the average price was $214 per
Ewes and lambs market chart.
Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Easter lamb prices continue to rise on strong bidding

There was also strong demand for goat kids with prices reaching $2.87 per pound

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The warm weather drew about 200 sheep and goats to the March 19 Winnipeg Livestock Auction sale. Determined buyers made for some wild and exciting bidding. Prices of the lambs have increased from the last sale. Ewes were strictly graded upon the quality of the animal, with culls facing limited interest from buyers and low
Man with RFID equipment at trade show.
Livestock, Other livestock

Lamb co-op ready for spring launch

Branded, value-added Canadian Lamb Company sets sights on underserved market dominated by imports

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Four years in the making, the Canadian Lamb Producers Cooperative (CLPC) is ready to start buying finished lambs this spring. “Our plan is to start small and ramp up,” said CEO Terry Ackerman, at a recent information session hosted by the Manitoba Sheep Association. The CLPC, which targets 650 to 1,000 members across nine provinces,
Livestock, Other livestock

Lamb prices holding steady for February sale

The market lamb prices were slightly higher, while feeder lamb bids were lower

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The Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 375 sheep and goats for the Feb. 18 sale. In most cases, the lamb prices are similar to the last sale. The market lambs slightly increased, while the feeder lambs saw slightly lower bids. No new-crop lambs were delivered for this sale. The ewe classification was represented by wool

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