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Larger on-feed cattle inventories and high feed prices are adding some caution to the market ahead.
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Beef Watch: Strong demand keeps beef, cattle prices firm

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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The Canadian cattle herd contracted in 2018, but feeder imports supported domestic beef production. Strong demand, especially from the global market, kept beef and cattle prices firm despite increased production. Prices have been holding at levels steady to slightly stronger than last year in the first quarter of 2019, but larger on-feed inventories and high […] Read more
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Beef Watch: Canadian beef cow inventories stable, U.S. herds continue to grow

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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Growth in domestic beef production has been tempered by smaller carcass weights offsetting larger slaughter numbers. Smaller production gains combined with strong export markets have resulted in unexpected strength in the fed cattle market that rallied 28 per cent from the October low to March. Alberta fed cattle prices in March were steady with last […] Read more
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Beef Watch: U.S. cattle herd expanding, Canadian herds stabilized

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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The U.S. herd is expanding, while the Canadian beef cattle herd has stabilized. Cattle prices have peaked and producers are now watching to see how far and how fast prices will drop with more pounds of protein available in North America. This will be largely determined by domestic and international demand, which were very strong […] Read more
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Beef Watch: Canadian cattle inventories decline, U.S. herds expanding

Beef Watch is prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association

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While U.S. herd expansion is underway, the Canadian beef cattle herd remains in the consolidation phase. Cow-calf and feedlot profitability improved significantly in 2014 with record cattle prices, lower feed costs and strong beef demand, but risk factors such as weather conditions, input costs and competition from pork and poultry need to be closely watched […] Read more
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Beef Watch: Consumer demand for beef is strong

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, and divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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Beef cow and breeding heifer numbers on July 1 were down, indicating the beef industry is still in the consolidation phase. Heading into 2015 expansion is anticipated to be slow both north and south of the border. DEMAND The fundamentals that have driven the market higher throughout 2014 will remain supportive to prices. The big question for 2015 […] Read more
Beef Watch

Beef Watch

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions 
of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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Cattle prices across North America are signaling cow-calf producers to expand. How producers respond to that signal can be limited by weather and future market expectations. The January 1, 2014 cattle inventory reports showed stabilization in the U.S. industry as improved pasture conditions and feed supplies have halted the liquidation. North of the border inventories […] Read more
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Decoding the new National Beef Code of Practice

Animal Environment list of requirements

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For the Canadian Beef Industry the National Code of Practice is new. But for beef producers, dealing with the environment isn’t! The first chapter of the new code looks at Animal Environment, followed by Feed and Water, Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Transportation, and Euthanasia. It makes a logical progression for explaining the industry practices to […] Read more

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