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Lamb prices holding steady for February sale

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

By Mark Elliot March 7, 2014

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

Livestock, Other livestock

Stupid is as stupid does, says veteran shepherd

Stress-free approach is key to flock – and shepherd – longevity

By Daniel Winters February 28, 2014

Raising sheep is seen by many as the easiest and cheapest way to get started in the livestock business, but anecdotal evidence suggests that most newbie shepherds give up within five years. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not due to poor economics, said Gord Schroeder, member relations manager for the fledgling Canadian Lamb Co-op. “The

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Other livestock

Quality animals drew quality bids at sale

By Mark Elliot November 27, 2013

There were 570 sheep and goats on offer at the November 20 Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Bidding was strong. There was stronger bidding on heavyweight ewes than for lighter ewes, but no price distinction between wool and hair ewes. Even the heavy wool ewes blended into the price range. The light ewes’ price ranged from $0.38

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Sheep and goat buyers focused on quality not weight

Results from the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Nov. 6 sale

By Mark Elliot November 14, 2013

Producers supplied 750 sheep and goats to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on Nov. 6. There was strong bidding from new and traditional buyers. There was no differences in the price range between the wool and hair sheep — even the extremely woolly ewes were within the range. The price range was from $0.35 to $0.54

Jonathon Nichol gets pointers on how to speed up his shearing from instructor Brian Greaves at the recent shearing school sponsored by Canadian Co-operative Woolgrowers. Photos: Daniel Winters

Livestock, Other livestock

School teaches art of sheep shearing ‘blow by blow’

Two-day course shows shearers how to separate the  wool from the sheep with a minimum of fuss

By Daniel Winters September 6, 2013

Imagine trying to provide a full-body buzz cut to a woolly, four-legged Greco-Roman wrestling opponent. That’s sheep shearing in a nutshell. Nine students had a chance to hone their technique at a recent two-day sheep-shearing school sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers and hosted by Miniota shepherd Brian Greaves. Shearing is a lot like dancing,

News, Other livestock

Nationwide co-op to buy lambs this fall

By Daniel Winters July 17, 2013

The Canadian Lamb Producers Co-operative is ready to launch. Notices have been sent out to lamb producers, who have until Aug. 6 to sign a 36-month production agreement committing them to sell a minimum of 25 lambs each year, buy a $500 share, and pay a one-time $35 per head fee for each lamb they

Allison Krause-Danielsen shows a drop spindle, an ancient device for turning fleece into yarn that’s also portable.

Country Crossroads, Livestock, Other livestock

Blue Hills Fibre Fest brings shepherds, spinners and knitters together

By Daniel Winters June 26, 2013

Manitoba has both sheep and knitters, but somehow over the years, the thread that once connected them has been lost. In a bid to tie those two loose ends together, the Manitoba Sheep Association recently put on the Blue Hills Fibre Fest, the first of what is hoped will be an annual event showcasing locally

Hogs, Livestock, News, Other livestock

Pork producers urged to speak out against proposed animal care code

By Shannon VanRaes June 12, 2013

Karl Kynoch says imposing a deadline for open sow housing  could push some small producers out of business in 2024

Hog producers need to speak out against proposed sow housing regulations being recommended by the National Farm Animal Care Council, says the chair of the Manitoba Pork Council. Converting a stall system to open housing — a key recommendation of the proposed animal care code for pigs — would cost producers $500 to $1,000 per

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Flooded markets push prices lower

By Mark Elliot April 26, 2013

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 350 sheep and goats for the sale. The eastern and western markets have become filled with the constant supply of sheep and lambs — with the assistance of regionally supplied animals. Following other meat trends, store prices have not followed producer prices down. The buyers put extreme pressure on the

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Suffering from a sheep-shearing shortfall

By Daniel Winters April 18, 2013

The Manitoba Sheep Association wants to increase the number of shearers, but shearers say they need more sheep

The Manitoba Sheep Association wants government help to train new sheep shearers — but shearers already in the business say they can’t get enough work. There are only about 3,000 breeding ewes and rams per shearer, said Heinz Krauskopf, one of nine shearers listed on the association’s website. “That’s maybe 30 days’ work,” said Krauskopf,

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