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Manitoba cattle prices – Oct. 3
Wet Pastures, Bugs Slow Livestock Gains
– Todd Wallace “Instead of being out there grazing and breeding, they are standing around in a little circle trying to fight the bugs.” Cattle producers in Manitoba can expect to buy feed come fall because cur rent pas ture conditions are limiting the weight gains, according to industry officials. During the week ended July
Weekly Manitoba Cattle Report
The quiet seasonal summer markets persistedat cat-t le yards around Manitoba during the week ended July 31, with most auction sites still shut down for the season. Volumes should start to pick up over the upcoming few weeks, although the fall run is still some time away. “It’s probably one of the quietest summers we’ve
Volumes Seen Declining Soon Ahead Of Seeding
Ca t t l e prices at the auction marts in Manitoba generally held steady or showed some small improvement during the week ended May 1, with some fairly decent numbers of cattle also continuing to make their way through the doors. “A lot of the price firmness being seen in cattle reflects the fact
Higher Prices For Grass Cattle Don’t Stem Demand
The movement of cattle to the various auction marts in Manitoba has continued at a good pace, although the Good Friday holiday April 10 was expected to result in some producers holding animals back until after the Easter break. Values for cattle sold across the province continued to hold firm and in most cases improved
Fleshy Feeder Cattle Under Pressure
At Manitoba cattle yards during the week ended Feb. 27, prices for slaughter animals were steady to higher while in the feeder market heavy animals, particularly heifers, drew lower prices. Bids for lightweight feeders held steady at most auctions and in some cases firmed. “Numbers were steady this week. We sold just under 2,600,” said
ALANA VANNAHME RNI
Prices reported for feeder cattle sold in Manitoba during the week ended Feb. 20 were mixed, while the slaughter market found itself under pressure. Improved weather resulted in more cattle being offered than during the previous week, when poor weather had forced highway closures and significantly cut back sales. Slaughter cattle through the ring were
Pricing “Aggressive” As Winter Weather Curtails Supplies
Aggressive pricing was reported at cattle auctions across Manitoba for the week ended Feb. 12. A mix of rain, snow, fog and freezing temperatures wreaked havoc on highways across the province and considerably reduced the number of animals on offer at auction yards. Taylor Auctions in Melita cancelled its weekly sale on account of poor
DWAYNE KLASSEN RNI
Asteady flow of cattle moved to the various cattle auction yards in Manitoba during the week ended Feb. 6. Prices, particularly for feeders, held fairly strong in view of steady demand from all outlets. Quality calves sold well while large discounts were evident on the second-and third-cut choices. “The cattle market in general again looked
Grass-weight cattle find local demand
Asteady flow of cattle moved to the various cattle auction yards in Manitoba during the week ended Feb. 6. Prices, particularly for feeders, held fairly strong in view of steady demand from all outlets. Quality calves sold well while large discounts were evident on the second-and third-cut choices. “The cattle market in general again looked
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