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Cattle auction sites reopen for 2024
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle auction sites reopen for 2024

Cow and bull market better than anticipated

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Four Manitoba cattle auction sites reopened during the week ended Jan. 11 after a holiday break, though buying activity hasn’t yet returned to normal levels. Gladstone Auction Mart, Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart and Heartland Livestock Services (HLS) in Brandon all conducted their first regular sales of 2024 on Jan. 9. HLS in Virden followed suit the next day,
‘Strong demand and dwindling supply’ seen on cattle
Livestock Markets, Markets

‘Strong demand and dwindling supply’ seen on cattle

More variation is seen in cattle coming to Manitoba markets

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Cattle prices remain strong despite the heavy influx of cattle heading to Manitoba’s auction marts during the fall run, according to Allan Munroe of the Killarney Auction Mart. “I think there’s a shortage of market-ready fat cattle. There’s strong demand and dwindling supply,” he said, noting a large number of light cattle are coming in
Brandon auction books some terrific Tuesdays
Livestock Markets, Markets

Brandon auction books some terrific Tuesdays

Chicago cattle futures have recovered off recent plunge

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Brad Delgaty’s tenure as the new manager of Heartland Livestock Services in Brandon could not have had a better start. Hired to the position last month, Delgaty’s first order of business was to bring HLS Brandon’s regular weekly auction sales back to Tuesdays, ending a short-lived excursion to Friday sales. So far, the schedule change has paid dividends, as
U.S. futures plunge leaves Manitoba cattle prices unaffected
Livestock Markets, Markets

U.S. futures plunge leaves Manitoba cattle prices unaffected

Interest from Ontario and Quebec should pick up as new-crop corn arrives

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A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which surprised many analysts, won’t cause major changes to cattle prices in Manitoba, according to a consultant.  A bearish monthly cattle-on-feed report plunged prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Oct. 23. In total, 11.58 million cattle were in U.S. feedlots on Oct. 1, a gain of
Producers ask if now is the time to sell
Livestock Markets

Producers ask if now is the time to sell

AUCTIONS | Feeder steers booked higher-than-ever prices

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Most cattle auction sites in Manitoba hosted regular sales during the week ended Sept. 21, with prices for feeder steers higher than ever. The highest price for a steer was $525 per hundredweight at both Gladstone and Ste. Rose Auction Marts. Both weighed 400 pounds or less. All but one auction site, Winnipeg Livestock Sales, sold lightweight
Slaughter cattle prices dip ahead of fall run
Livestock Markets, Markets

Slaughter cattle prices dip ahead of fall run

Cow prices expected to drop, but feeder cattle and calves more hopeful

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Kirk Kiesman of the Ashern Auction Mart hopes cattle prices will not slide when numbers at auction increase as Manitoba’s fall calf run gets underway. “There’s a shortage of cattle in North America with the number at record lows,” said Kiesman. “I’m hoping prices remain strong, definitely on the feeder cattle and calves. The cows,
Beef sector faces weather, insurance challenges
Livestock Markets, Markets

Beef sector faces weather, insurance challenges

Prices have been a boon, but other problems remain

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The provincial election was called on Sept. 5, and Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Carson Callum wants the Progressive Conservative, New Democratic and Liberal parties to consider the needs of the Manitoba beef industry. Among them are measures to mitigate the effects of drought and flood, as well as the need for good roads and
Weather warms up, cattle prices remain hot
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather warms up, cattle prices remain hot

A bit of green grass is a hopeful sign for cattle producers

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A cool spring finally offered up some relief as many parts of Manitoba hit temperatures surpassing 20 C during the week ended May 4. Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer at Gladstone and Ashern Auction Marts, said milder weather is a benefit to everyone involved. “We get a nice day and everybody feels better,” he said, adding that
Cattle influx, prices remain strong
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle influx, prices remain strong

Steady demand keeps market aloft, but animal numbers are dwindling

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The number of cattle heading to Manitoba’s weekly auctions has remained strong and is likely to remain so for the coming weeks, according to Allan Munroe of the Killarney Auction Mart. For Killarney’s March 20 sale 1,468 head were auctioned. “A big part of it was 1,200 of them were coming from the week before,”
Cattle market strength expected into springtime
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle market strength expected into springtime

Demand for feeder cattle now comes from the south, east and west

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Feeder and butcher cattle moving through the rings of Manitoba’s auction yards were being met with strong demand in early February, with solid prices for most classes. “Demand is very strong, and there just aren’t enough numbers,” said Brennin Jack, manager of Heartland Livestock at Virden, adding that “fat cattle are really starting to move

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