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


Hog Co-Op To Open New Yards Outside Winnipeg

Manitoba hog-handling facilities are returning to a familiar location – next to a livestock yard. Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op will open a hog assembly point at the site of Winnipeg Livestock Sales Ltd., located in the Rural Municipality of Rosser, producers learned last week. It’s back to the future for the producer-owned co-op, which once

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