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Few animals demand top dollar at this sale

By Mark Elliot January 24, 2012

There were no fireworks to start the sheep and goat sale on January 5, 2012 at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. In fact, it was disappointing to see only 37 animals delivered for the first sale of the new year, but the demand from buyers was apparent. The various buyers created some wild action, for the

Livestock, Other livestock

Higher Prices Return To Sales Ring

By Mark Elliot November 17, 2011

CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR There was approxi- mately 550 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Nov. 3. It was a full day of bidding that brought smiles to producers. The auctioneer commented on the good quality of animals entering the arena. The selection of ewes was good with no one breed dominating the classification.

Livestock, Other livestock

Grunthal Sale Attracts Good Crowd

By Mark Elliot November 10, 2011

The sheep and goat sale was only a portion of the Oct. 31 Grunthal small-animal auction. The benches were filled with buyers and producers, ready for a full day of surprises. There appeared to be no pattern on the ewes being sold, such as being sheared or the weight. The lower prices were based upon

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Sep. 1, 2011

By Mark Elliot September 1, 2011

On August 4, 2011; the Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 340 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. The arena seats were filled with numerous buyers both young and old. Many of the ewes delivered for this sale were sheared, which did not indicate any differences in the price range. The buyers responded with higher

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Aug. 4, 2011

August 4, 2011

The July 7 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction had over 500 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. All buyers were prepared for some serious bidding and kept the auctioneer busy. The price for the various ewes had dropped, at this sale – compared to the last sale. With the new-crop lambs and older lambs,

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 16, 2011

By Mark Elliot June 16, 2011

The summer schedule started for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on June 2, 2011, where there is only one auction per month for the sheep and goats. There were 250 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The bidding on the ewes, varied from strong to subdued. The condition of some of the sheep was noticeable,

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 2, 2011

By Mark Elliot June 2, 2011

There were 150 sheep and goats delivered for the May 19, 2011 sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Buyers were few and the supply of sheep and goats was sparse. However, the price bidding remained strong and exciting. There seemed to be no pattern in the bidding on ewes, either by breed or weight. The

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Apr. 28, 2011

April 28, 2011

The local buyers had a great opportunity with the last-minute Easter bidding for sheep and goats at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 21. The producers provided a balanced selection of most classifications – no heavyweight or market weight lambs. There were 181 animals at this sale. Some evidence of culling with the ewes was present;

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Apr. 14, 2011

By Mark Elliot April 14, 2011

The producers provided an excellent supply of sheep and goats for the April 7 Winnipeg Livestock Auction. The Easter season was on everyone’s mind; buyers were ready. There were over 500 sheep and goats for this sale. The ewes were selling steady, as the demand was fairly high. The majority of the ewes were in

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Mar. 24, 2011

By Mark Elliot March 24, 2011

There was nothing green at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2011. The bidding prices were more constant than the weather of the day – rain followed by rain pellets and then snow. The classification of ewes remained within a steady price range, for this sale, from $0.675 to $0.86 per

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