# Klassen: Larger supplies weigh on feeder market - Manitoba Co-operator

> Western Canadian yearling prices fell $6-$12/cwt in the week ending August 24, and calf prices dropped $10-$12/cwt. Larger numbers of cattle are coming to market, and buyers are cautious with August feeder futures at a premium to November.

- Date: 2024-08-28 · published 2024-08-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/28930-klassen-larger-supplies-weigh-on-feeder-market-manitoba-co-operator
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Heavier market-ready supply and cautious feedlot buying push feeder cattle values lower. Lower feeder costs ease feeding margins for buyers of feed.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- manitobacooperator.ca: https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/klassen-larger-supplies-weigh-on-feeder-market/

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