CKDM reached out to Ste. Rose Auction Mart Owner/Operator Myles Masson about the proactive measures being taken.
Masson said the auctions will continue as planned until further notice, but several precautions are in place under the guidance of provincial health authorities.
Any spectators that are not selling livestock will not be allowed into the auction.
People who want to sell their livestock also have the option to do so online on the Ste. Rose Auction Mart website.
“When it comes to stock markets, the live cattle futures have been plummeting for the past week and a half. It’s gone down basically 30-40% on the live cattle board. That reflects the cash market where a lot of cattle buyers really don’t know what to pay for the cattle anymore so they’re quite hesitant and cautious when buying cattle. It goes week by week, day by day.”
The company is taking all other suggested health steps to prevent the spread between coworkers.
For the full announcement from the Ste. Rose Auction Mart, click here.
The Ste.Rose Auction Mart holds regular cattle sales every Thursday. If you have cattle to market, you can call the Ste.Rose Auction Mart at 204-447-2266.
