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Antimicrobial Resistance – for Sep. 6, 2010

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Antimicrobial resistance is once again a hot topic among regulators. Here’s a brief introduction to antibiotic resistance. Future columns will summarize some antimicrobial use and resistance research supported by the checkoff-funded Beef Cattle Research Council. In 1929, Professor Alexander Fleming reported that Penicillium mould produced a substance that could kill the bacteria found in strep […] Read more
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CCA REPORTS – for Sep. 6, 2010

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After a number of difficult years brought on by market-access challenges, high feed costs, a rising currency, and recessionary demand, we are finally beginning to see improvement in market fundamentals and some strength in cattle prices. The market improvement has largely been a function of reduced supplies due to contraction in the North American cattle […] Read more
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Resizing To Fit The Market – for Sep. 6, 2010

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In his column this month Christoph Weder says for cattle producers to create value they must short the market and produce a differentiated product. Shorting the market sounds like something a dairy or poultry producer would be more comfortable saying. So I called him up just to be sure he meant to say we have […] Read more
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Dry Matter Intake – for Sep. 6, 2010

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I’d like to start this first column by acknowledging the late Dr. David Price. While I never had the opportunity to meet Dr. Price, I read his column with interest and appreciated his practical approach to cattle feeding. I hope to carry on his tradition. The topic I would like to start with is the […] Read more
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Supply And Demand At Work – for Sep. 6, 2010

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It’s fascinating how supply and demand fundamentals are working so well in the U. S. cattle/beef complex even though the federal government believes something is still seriously wrong with the market. Cattle feeders enjoyed a contra-seasonal rally in live cattle prices in July and again in mid- August. As I write this, it appears prices […] Read more
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Cow Numbers/Profitability – for Sep. 6, 2010

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We have had some challenging times in the cow-calf business in recent years. We have all been struggling to do the best we can. One common response has been to increase our cow numbers. This has happened because cull cows have been cheap and we think more cows may translate into more profit. One of […] Read more
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China Is A Big Deal – for Aug. 9, 2010

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hina. Just the name creates a buzz. Especially now that it is opening up once again to Canadian beef. Congratulations are due to all involved in pulling off this major coup. The ripples created when beef was included in a co-operative agreement signed by President Hu Jintao during his visit to Canada for the G20 […] Read more
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CAA Reports – for Aug. 9, 2010

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Many producers in Western Canada have been hit hard by excessive precipitation, calf losses in spring blizzards, to flood losses and extraordinary mud conditions increasing cost of gains. In spite of these unfortunate events, there have been some positive developments in our industry. Market access is improving. The groundbreaking agreement with China marks the first […] Read more

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