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Cattle numbers to decline as spring approaches

Cattle prices were up on the week in several weight groups

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 10, 2023

The Manitoba cattle market remains strong and the number of head bound for sales is expected to drop off, according to Brock Taylor of Taylor Auctions near Melita. He said prices have increased from week to week in several weight classes. Looking at high-end prices for feeder steers, a number of weight categories showed increases during the week of

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices stay high as temperatures plunge

U.S. cattle futures continue to climb higher

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm March 3, 2023

A recent bout of frigid temperatures could not keep most cattle producers away from Manitoba auction sites and prices remained high during the week ended Feb. 23. While some daytime highs were below -20 C, cattle numbers and prices remained elevated. In total, 9,061 animals went through the rings at eight auction sites during the

Livestock Markets, Markets

Head counts likely to dip, but cattle numbers remain strong overall

Demand for Manitoba cattle comes from local and eastern buyers

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 24, 2023

The amount of cattle heading to Manitoba’s eight auction facilities continued to remain strong for the week of Feb. 10-16, with a total of 11,079 head. Last week, 7,105 were sold based on figures from seven reporting auctions. The largest week-to-week increase was for the Grunthal Auction Mart, jumping from 243 at their Feb. 7

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle market strength expected into springtime

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

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 17, 2023

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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Cattle prices maintain heat under cold temperatures

Don’t expect cattle to come rushing in at fall-run levels

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm February 10, 2023

Frigid temperatures kept some cattle sellers at home, but prices remained high during the week ended Feb. 2. Windchill values dipped below -40 C at times as the cold played a part in reducing the number of cattle going through the rings. In total, 6,218 head were sold at auction, compared to 11,113 during the

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle numbers, and some prices, rise

Securing transport for sold cattle remains a problem

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 3, 2023

As cattle auctions across Manitoba get back into full swing, the number of head old rose sharply on the week. Prices for feeder steers and heifers were also steady to higher for the week ended Jan. 26. “We had about 920 head on offer this week, so for our second sale [of 2023] I thought

Brenna Grant from CanFax visited Manitoba in mid-January to give cattle producers a peek into  2023 expectations.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Cattle market to keep stride

The upcoming year should see the continuation of strong prices

By Alexis Stockford January 27, 2023

The beef sector can expect the market to keep its momentum in 2023. That was the message as CanFax made the rounds in Manitoba in mid-January to present the latest economic forecasts to producers. Why it matters: A string of hard production years was followed by a surge in calf and feeder prices, but that

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle futures seen supporting local bids

Buying interest from the U.S. hasn’t yet materialized

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 27, 2023

Feeder cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction marts saw good demand and solid prices in mid-January as activity picked up following the holiday season. “It’s very positive,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, which held its first sale of 2023 on Jan. 16 with just over 1,000 head on offer. He noted there were 600-weight feeder steers nearing

Livestock Markets

Cattle auction sites back in action

Total weekly sale volumes were well down from the pre-holiday period

By Adam Peleshaty January 20, 2023

Most of Manitoba’s cattle auction sites resumed activity during the week ended Jan. 12, with two more set to reopen the week after. Winnipeg Livestock Sales was the first to hold its weekly sale on Jan. 6, followed by Gladstone Auction Mart, Grunthal Livestock Auction and Heartland Livestock Services (HLS) in Brandon on Jan. 10.

Some Manitoba cattle producers seem hesitant to market cattle right after the holiday break.

Livestock Markets, Markets

More cattle auction markets reopen next week

Don’t expect cattle to come rushing in at fall-run levels

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 13, 2023

More Manitoba cattle auctions resume weekly sales as January progresses. Gladstone Auction Mart auctioneer Tyler Slawinski said it’s likely the cattle heading to sales across the province won’t be as numerous as they were during the fall run. “I don’t think there will be a big rush in cattle moving. Guys are going to move

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Cattle numbers to decline as spring approaches

Cattle prices stay high as temperatures plunge

Head counts likely to dip, but cattle numbers remain strong overall

Cattle market strength expected into springtime

Cattle prices maintain heat under cold temperatures

Cattle numbers, and some prices, rise

Cattle market to keep stride

Cattle futures seen supporting local bids

Cattle auction sites back in action

More cattle auction markets reopen next week

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