Beef cattle
Finding greater value through controlled creep feeding of beef calves
Advantage Feeders founder talks rumen development, financial benefits of creep feeding beef calves at Ag in Motion 2025
Gerard Roney, founder of Advantage Feeders in Australia, spoke at Ag in Motion 2025 about using controlled creep feeding to develop a calf’s rumen, allowing for better uptake of energy and protein at a younger age, along with other beneficial applications of creep feeding.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher, though traders uncertain about demand
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures rose on Thursday on a tight cattle supply, though industry experts expressed doubt over consumer demand for beef as concerns grew over the U.S. economic outlook. CME December live cattle LCZ25 ended 1.475 cents higher to 234.15 cents per pound. October feeder cattle […] Read more
Top global meatpacker JBS prepares for drop in cattle for slaughter in 2026
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is prepared for a likely shift in the country’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year. Brazil’s beef exports to the U.S. are expected to drop further.
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, Alberta Environmental Stewardship award winners and more
Canadian beef industry news, including job changes, board elections, awards and more.
Canadian beef industry news, including job changes, board elections, awards and more.
Factors influencing cattle feeder market during the fall of 2025
Market analyst Jerry Klassen weighs in on live cattle markets
Market analyst Jerry Klassen weighs in on live cattle markets
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures fall
Chicago cattle and hog futures fell for the second day running ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. Most-active December live cattle closed at 232.675 cents a pound, down 2.475 cents. October contracts settled at 231.100 cents a pound, down 2.350 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures closed at 349.125 cents per pound, a loss […] Read more
Effect of wildfire smoke on respiratory health in beef cattle
Of all domesticated species, cattle have the smallest relative lung capacity, making them particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke
Of all domesticated species, cattle have the smallest relative lung capacity, making them particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke.
Canada Beef focuses on expanding market at home and abroad
From the Calgary Stampede to the World Food Expo in Manila, Canada Beef has been focused on market expansion
From the Calgary Stampede to the World Food Expo in Manila, Canada Beef has been focused on market expansion
U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures slide
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed at 235.150 cents a pound, down 1.125 cents. October contracts settled at 233.450 cents per pound, down 1.150 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.300 cents a pound, down 0.200 […] Read more
Trade tariffs would leave U.S. beef industry at risk
Any new tariffs on live cattle entering the U.S. would affect beef prices, says industry analyst Steve Kay
Any new tariffs on live cattle entering the U.S. would affect beef prices, says industry analyst Steve Kay