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Auction mart report for the week of December 15, 2023

Regional market analysis from Alberta, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members

This concludes our auction mart reports for the 2023 fall run. Many thanks to all the participating markets, the Livestock Market Association of Canada, as well as all the readers who visited these pages. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Canadian Cattlemen! Southern Alberta, courtesy of Perlich Bros. 350 feeder cattle […] Read more

Calves in the auction mart in the fall.

Auction mart report for the week of Dec. 1, 2023

Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Alberta, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members

Western Manitoba, courtesy of Heartland Livestock Services Ninety butchers and 1,260 feeders through the ring this week at Killarney Auction Mart. The extreme volatility we have seen in the futures market in recent weeks has affected calf prices. The top-end steers are still selling very well and producers are being rewarded for looking after all […] Read more


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Auction mart report for the week of November 24, 2023

Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Alberta, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members

Western Manitoba, courtesy of Heartland Livestock Services Virden saw 500 cattle through the ring this week. Half of those were butcher cattle, and the remainder split evenly between fresh calves and feeders. Southern Alberta buyers purchased half the cattle, local buyers 30 per cent and the remaining 20 per cent went east. Cows and bulls […] Read more

Auction mart report for the week of November 10, 2023

Auction mart report for the week of November 10, 2023

Regional market analysis from Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members

Southern Alberta, courtesy of Perlich Bros. This week 3,424 calves sold on a steady market. Light run of mixed yearlings. Mostly preg checked open heifers. Steer and heifer prices: Big run of slaughter cows this week. Selling for $3.00 to $5.00 lower. Light run of bred cows for the first sale. Selling to a strong […] Read more


Yearlings in the ring during  the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championship at Northern Livestock Sales, Lloydminster, Sask.

Auction mart report for the week of November 3, 2023

Regional market analysis from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members

Southern Manitoba, courtesy of Killarney Auction Mart We saw 1,440 head through the ring this Monday at Killarney Auction Mart: Cows are holding steady, trading $1.25–$1.35 per pound. High-yielding cows topping at $1.41. Feeders are a little more unpredictable as a very busy fall run continues. Numbers are being bumped with a larger-than-normal volume of […] Read more

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Auction mart report for the week of Oct. 20, 2023

Regional market analysis from Alberta and Manitoba, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members

Southern Manitoba, courtesy of Killarney Auction Mart This week at Killarney Auction Mart: We did see the cull cow market gain some strength this week which is uncommon for this time of year. We are now in the busiest time of the fall run from mid-October to mid-November. We are unlikely to see the market […] Read more


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Auction mart report for week of Oct. 13, 2023

Regional market analysis from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada members

Southern Manitoba, courtesy of Killarney Auction Mart The fall run is underway at Killarney Auction Mart. This week brought: The market has stayed very steady from last week to this week with light- to middle-weight heifers getting a little stronger. As harvest is wrapping up, the fall run will continue full steam ahead. Maybe it […] Read more

Calves in the auction mart in the fall.

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