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Poor pastures and high feed prices are seeing cattle go to market earlier than planned.
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Current strength in cattle prices not expected to last

Producers face early sales due to short supplies of feed

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Cattle prices in Manitoba continued to hang strong during the week ended Aug. 17, as producers grappled with growing feed problems and persistent smoke from fires in British Columbia and Ontario. Volumes remained seasonally low, but one market watcher noted activity at online auctions was brisk. “When you look at video sales there are more
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock, Livestock Markets

‘Gap’ season more active than normal for cattle sales

Poor pasture conditions cause an early-fall calf run prediction

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It’s sometimes known as the gap season in cattle markets — that slow time of year between the early spring and fall-winter sales runs. But there are decent profits producers can pick up now, said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying. “Cattle are actually bringing a profit and the buyers are a bit reluctant to
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle markets stay steady

Prices are showing surprising resilience against seasonal slumps

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The cattle market in Manitoba continues to show surprising strength as higher feed costs and a seasonal slowdown in sales haven’t caused a serious setback in prices. Volumes were light but ranchers still managed to find enough animals to take to market. Feeder cattle in Manitoba weighing 700 pounds and under averaged around $200 per
cow
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices supported on interest from Ontario

Cattle volumes increased at Manitoba auctions on the week

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It was a surprisingly busy week for Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Feb. 16, as over 9,000 animals made their way to market, up from just 7,700 the week before. “We saw some good volume this week,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. “Everyone was up.” Strong interest from eastern buyers
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Cattle prices see pressure as seasonal bump clears

Volumes should taper off heading toward year-end

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Prices for Manitoba cattle softened slightly during the week ended Dec. 1, as the seasonal bump that helped push prices higher in early November evaporated. Around 12,400 head made their way into the province’s eight major auction outlets, compared to 14,350 the week before. “Volume-wise we’re running about a half to two-thirds of what we
cow
Beef cattle, Livestock Markets

Cattle prices stay high with large fall run volume

Auction marts were packed with cattle, yet prices stayed on the stronger side

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The momentum from previous weeks continued at Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Nov. 3, as prices held steady and volumes stayed strong. “Pretty much every auction mart around the countryside was full this week for the consignments and prices stayed relatively strong,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Company. Approximately 17,282 head
Fall kicks off with good demand, prices at markets
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall kicks off with good demand, prices at markets

Local buyers show interest in the smaller cattle


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The Manitoba cattle market is starting to see good demand and rising prices for its animals as the fall season gets fully underway. Approximately 6,580 head were sold at the province’s eight major auction marts during the week ended Oct. 6. Generally speaking, prices were higher in most classes. “We’re seeing the demand on the
Manitoba markets shrug off bearish fundamentals
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba markets shrug off bearish fundamentals

Sales in the southwest region book larger numbers


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Lively activity at Manitoba cattle markets during the week ended Sept. 29 was surprising, given current market fundamentals, said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co., in Virden. Calves coming to market straight off cows were attracting higher prices and higher volumes, at least in southern markets, he said. The market in Virden had almost
cattle in a feedlot
Livestock Markets, Markets

Markets show heavy traffic on rising cattle prices

Drought hasn’t put as many yearlings on market as expected

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Manitoba cattle auctions are gearing up for a busy fall run following a slow summer with feedlots coming off eight to 10 months of successive profits. Feeder cattle prices were fully steady to a bit higher during the week ended Sept. 22 with more than 9,000 animals being sold at the province’s eight major auction

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