Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Livestock Commentary

June 26, 2009  

On June 25, Agriculture, Agrifood Canada is hosting a conference call to estimate Farm Income for livestock producers.  This year MAFRI estimates are very close to those presented by Industry Sources and AAFC.  Listed below are the figures that MAFRI will use in open discussions with AAFC, Statistics Canada and our Provincial Counterparts.  These prices are also used in the Manitoba Predator Compensation Program and by Manitoba Agriculture Services Corporation.

Entire Year 2009 Prices Expected in Manitoba

Canadian Dollar:  0.90

Index 100 Manitoba Slaughter Hog Price- C$ 127.00/100 kg

Sows- C$250/head

Weanling Pigs 23kg- C$45/head

Slaughter Steers- C$85/cwt

Steer Calves 550 lb- C$115/cwt

Feeder Steers 750 lb- C$104/cwt

Feeder Steers 850 lb- C$98/cwt

D1, D2 Cows- C$50/cwt

Bred Cows- C$750/cwt

Market Lambs- C$130.00/cwt

Ewes-  C$150/cwt

Sheep- C$133/cwt

 Please note that these preliminary estimates may be higher than what will be decided by AAFC.