Sheep and goat prices remain strong

The summer new auction schedule has started, with only one auction per month. There were 125 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, on May 3. With limited numbers of animals supplied, at this sale — the buyers were prepared to do some serious bidding. Ewes dominated the stock on offer at this



Scholarship for sheep producers

Students who are active in the Manitoba sheep industry are now eligible for a $500 scholarship offered by the Manitoba Sheep Association. Applicants must be involved with sheep and either be a member of the MSA or related to a member in order to be eligible. Applicants must provide proof of enrolment in a recognized

Post-Easter prices lower for most classifications

There were 150 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 19. The temperature of the day was cool, a reflection of the day’s bidding style by the buyers. Although, some classifications remained as strong as the pre-Easter season, some classifications dropped. The Easter season has peaked and is returning to the normal


Easter sale brings in the numbers

There were 360 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on April 5 for the Easter season. Individual or small group of animals were purchased by various local individual buyers, for the two Easter celebrations. The meat industry buyers were preparing and restocking their supplies, as well. There appeared to be a strong

First new-crop lambs arrive for the year

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction March 15 sold 400 sheep and goats, for the approaching Easter season. Future producers were bidding to improve or increase their spring herds, while the meat industry was bidding for the Easter purposes. Age of the ewes was very important as was illustrated with the bidding at this sale. The price





Local buyers show interest on lower-weight animals

Producers delivered 128 sheep and goats, to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, March 1, 2012. Buyer turnout however, was low. Bidding indicated demand for ewes was lower than the previous sale. The majority of the ewes were aged, with limited future breeding potential. The bidding was mainly for the meat industry. The 155-pound ewes brought $0.74

Good combination of supply and demand

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 200 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 16 sale. Demand was strong with the Easter season approaching. Reminder: the first sale in April is one day before Good Friday. The price of the ewes slightly increased from the last sale. The bidding remained constant on the good quality