Alberta’s Carling Matejka is the inaugural recipient of the Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award presented at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Alta., last month. The award was created after Schellenberg’s sudden death last December, when he was the president of the Canadian Cattle Association. In lieu of flowers, his family asked for […] Read more
Next Generation, Outstanding Research and Innovation awards presented
NewsMakers from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Auction mart report for week of Oct. 6, 2023
Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Alberta, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members
Southern Manitoba, courtesy of Killarney Auction Mart 952 head through the ring this week at Killarney Auction Mart: The market has stabilized. There are still lots of cows heading south this week. Looks like numbers are picking up quicker than usual this fall. While we saw lots of big calves the last week of September […] Read more
Auction mart report for week of Sept. 29, 2023
Regional market analysis from Manitoba, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members
Southern Manitoba | Western Manitoba | Southern Alberta Southern Manitoba, courtesy of Killarney Auction Mart This week,1,215 cattle went through the ring at Killarney Auction Mart: The last week of September often sees the best quality calves of the fall. This is the week when you see Jan./Feb. steer calves start to show up in […] Read more
Battle of the Breed kicks off at Agribition
News Roundup from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The inaugural Battle of the Breed Commercial Choice Jackpot Bull Show, in support of the Brian Good Memorial Scholarship, will be held on November 22 at Agribition with a maximum of 32 entries participating. This head-to-head competition will be judged by a panel of three commercial judges, with bull calves coming from either the show […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association members convene
News Roundup from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2023 Canadian Simmental Association’s National Convention took place from August 3-5 and was hosted by the Ontario Simmental Association. Participants had the opportunity to tour the Ontario Livestock Exchange Inc., which is the largest auction market in Ontario. They also visited St. Jacobs Market District, Canada’s largest year-round outdoor market, Elora Beef Research Centre, […] Read more
Auction mart report for the week of Sept. 22, 2023
Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members
Southern Manitoba | Western Manitoba | Southern Saskatchewan Southern Manitoba, courtesy of Killarney Auction Mart Eight-hundred cattle through the ring this week at the Killarney Auction Mart:• 10 per cent butchers• 45 per cent yearlings• 45 per cent calvesThis is a time when the auctions stand out as being the truest method of price discovery. […] Read more
Auction mart report for week of Sept. 15, 2023
Regional market analysis from Manitoba, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members.
Northern Man. | Southern Man. Northern Manitoba, courtesy of Ste. Rose Auction Mart With the combines, swathers, grain trucks, and tractors moving in every direction, marketing cattle seems to be the last thing on people’s minds. But after today’s market report, some producers might halt production and send some calves to town, as these wet-nosed […] Read more
Auction mart report for week of Sept. 8, 2023
Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Western Canada, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members.
Western Canada | Northern Man. | Western Man. Western Canada, courtesy of the Livestock Market Association of Canada The fall yearling run in Western Canada was in full swing this week with seasonal volumes on offer.Markets in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan reported record prices for feeders off the grass. At those markets, orders from Ontario […] Read more
Auction mart report for week of Sept. 1, 2023
Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members.
Southern Sask | Western Man. Southern Saskatchewan report, courtesy of Whitewood Livestock Light run this week. Expect it to be the third week of September before we see many calves. Demand across all classes. Had several light, fresh calves but quality wasn’t the greatest. Expect this market to remain strong. Will see some pressure as […] Read more
New Cattle Young Leaders, Cross awarded honorary degree for veterinary medicine, education
NewsMakers from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Russell Gallelli lives west of Crossfield, Alta., on a fourth-generation family farm, where they raise purebred Charolais and red Angus-Charolais-cross commercial cattle. His passion for cattle started when he was very young, helping his parents run their herd, being actively involved with 4-H and showing cattle. Showing cattle has continued with […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
