Red Roundup Legacy Class Reserve Champion was Red Airam Diamond Mist 23J with calf- at-side Red Airam Eminence 37M, exhibited by Maria Taschuk. It was exciting for the first year to see 10 entries in this division. It was judged by a five-person team from across Canada. Grand Champion was Red Redline Rosalie 71J with calf-at-side Red Pas Rosalie 71M, Heidi Pas. Reserve Champion: Red Airam Diamond Mist 23J with calf-at-side Red Airam Eminence 37M, Maria Taschuk.

Red Angus roundup weekend a success

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

On October 12, Red Angus breeders from across Canada and the U.S. gathered at the annual Canadian Red Angus Roundup Sale. Cattle were sold across Canada and U.S.A strong group of females were on offer with sale managed by OBI Livestock Ltd.  High-selling pick of the herd: Lot 2 Pick of the heifer calves at […] Read more



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Klassen: Feeder market continues to surge higher

For the week ending December 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle weighing 700 pounds plus traded $10 to $20 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves under 700 pounds were up $8 to $10 on average. The markets in Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan were premium to Alberta in the heavier categories due to stronger U.S. and Ontario buying interest.





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Stronger demand and lower supplies boost price

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

The December live cattle futures made a low of $173.50 on September 9. At the time of writing this article, the December contract was $189. During September and October, the live cattle futures rallied about $16. In the U.S., the four largest packing firms handle 85 per cent of all steer and heifer purchases. Apparently, […] Read more




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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures bounce on tight supplies, firm cash markets

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures rebounded on Tuesday from prior-session declines, continuing a recent climb sparked by tight cattle supplies and firm cash market prices. Recent strength in wholesale beef prices also encouraged continued buying despite a seasonal tendency for the market to decline after the Thanksgiving holiday […] Read more