Western Manitoba, courtesy of Heartland Livestock Services
Virden saw 2,480 cattle through the ring this week. The majority (90 per cent) were feeders, but about seven per cent were fresh calves and three per cent butcher cattle. Forty per cent of the cattle went to southern Alberta, and 20 per cent each to the East, U.S. and to local buyers.
Very active trade this week on top-cut cattle. Good demand for replacement heifers. Looks like there’s lots of long-term strength in these market trends.
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Steer prices follow:
- 400-500 lb. trading from $360-$450.
- 500-600 lb. trading from $390 to $430.
- 600-700 lb. trading from $320 to $365.
- 700-800 lb. trading from $310 to $355.
- 800-1,000 lb. trading from $270 to $317.
Heifer prices:
- 400-500 lb. trading from $320 to $375.
- 500-600 lb. trading from $320 to $365.
- 600-700 lb. trading from $280 to $321.
- 700-800 lb. trading from $240 to $288.
- 800-1,000 lb. trading from $245-$288.
Cows traded for $110 to $130, and bulls for $150 to $175.
