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