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A cow’s and calf’s status are intertwined – healthy cows generally produce healthy calves.

Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke July 2, 2025

One of the remarkable events of the past century related to ranching has been the genetic evolution of brood cows. The industry moved from scrawny Texas Longhorn-crosses with 25 per cent calf crops to hardy European and English hybrids producing 90 to 95 per cent calf crops with offspring weighing upwards of 50 per cent […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease

By Reuters July 2, 2025

Turkey said on Wednesday it will shut down all livestock marketplaces to control the spread of highly contagious foot and mouth disease.

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

By Karl Plume, Reuters June 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

By Geralyn Wichers June 30, 2025

Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

By Jerry Klassen June 30, 2025

For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.

After years of drought, many are working to revitalize their pastures. Knowing the ins and outs of perennials can help.

Beef Cattle, Grazing, Pasture

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Knowing how perennial plants function can help producers make better decisions

By Bruce Derksen June 30, 2025

Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer and degrade, resulting in the loss of valuable forage, soil erosion and diminished fertility. Drought effects linger, affecting land and plant life productivity even after the rains return. Effective management strategies are essential to support […] Read more

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Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia

Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations

By Kristy Nudds June 27, 2025

Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.

Representatives from Canada Beef in Japan alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (centre).

Beef Cattle, Canada Beef, Comment/Columns

Canada Beef keeps its foot on the gas with market development

Keeping up with Canada Beef: From the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Eric Bienvenue, Gina Teel June 27, 2025

With the recent Canadian election now behind us and trade discussions set to resume between Canada and the U.S., Canada Beef remains focused on its mandate: to continually respond to the needs of our stakeholders by promoting Canadian beef, enhancing consumer awareness, driving consumption and identifying new market opportunities worldwide. More than ever, generic marketing […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs down on USDA report, cattle slightly up

By Geralyn Wichers June 26, 2025

Chicago lean hog contracts dipped as a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed inventories slightly up. Cattle futures were unchanged to slightly up.

Livestock, News

Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending

Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech

By Diana Martin June 26, 2025

Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.

U.S. grains: Wheat futures rise on supply snags in top-exporter Russia

Trump tariff on Brazilian goods could jack up U.S. burger price

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed despite fresh supply threats

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U.S. grains: Wheat futures rise on supply snags in top-exporter Russia

Trump tariff on Brazilian goods could jack up U.S. burger price

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed despite fresh supply threats

Livestock

Body condition, nutrition and vaccination for brood cows

Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia

Canada Beef keeps its foot on the gas with market development

U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs down on USDA report, cattle slightly up

Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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Cows ain’t coal

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AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for July 4, 2025

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