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To begin feeding starved cattle, the number involved and feed sources require consideration.

Assessing malnutrition in beef cows: Part 2

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke April 17, 2024

Through my years in practice and my career afterwards, I could never accept the fact that some producers starve cattle. Malnourished cattle almost always occurred through winter and, inevitably, the lack of care of the cow herd meant all animals on a particular farm or ranch suffered. Horses were bone racks, the farm dog skeletal, […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle extend recovery

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News April 16, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as the market extended a recovery from oversold conditions, analysts said.

CCA reports, News

CCA gears up for trade, animal health and BRM issues

From the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney April 16, 2024

February and March have been very busy with provincial AGMs in Brandon, Toronto and Calgary. Saskatchewan got ahead of the rush and held its meeting in January. Our team enjoyed meeting producers in their respective provinces and discussing topics that are specific to their regions. We also had the board and staff attend the Canadian […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Adverse weather weighs on Western Canadian feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 16, 2024

Southern Alberta has received over 200 percent of normal precipitation over the past 30 days. Pen conditions are rated poor to very poor in the main feeding pockets of Alberta. Saskatchewan and Manitoba have received less than 40 per cent of normal while Central Alberta has normal to below normal precipitation.

A dugout covered in duckweed, which is considered beneficial. However, producers should monitor for water quality issues such as blue-green algae, sulphate and salt.

Animal Health, Livestock

Keep an eye on water quality this summer

Low winter snowfall, low rainfall, heat and water use all heighten concern for dugout quality

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan April 15, 2024

On the Canadian Prairies, a green Christmas doesn’t exist. However, a brown Christmas sure did in 2023, thanks to El Niño. Snow was scarce on the Prairies earlier this winter, with temperatures rarely falling below -20 C, or even -10 C. With a drought stretching through multiple years, the dry winter is causing even more […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Bovine flu a reminder of risk management in markets

While recent price drops have limited options, cow-calf producers can still lock in a profit, says market analyst

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News April 15, 2024

The fundamentals still look strong for cattle prices, despite recent hiccups in the futures market, says a market analyst, but for those buying stockers, a little risk management can go a long way.

Dairy cattle graze beneath windmills on a Danish dairy farm in 2022. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

General, Livestock, Reuters

Denmark bets on cow feed additive to reduce methane emissions

The Nordic country has pledged to reduce emissions by 70 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson, Reuters, GFM Network News April 15, 2024

Denmark has agreed to help farmers finance a feed additive that is expected to reduce methane emissions from cattle by up to 30 per cent, as part of efforts to meet ambitious climate goals, its government said on Monday.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sink to multi-month lows

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News April 12, 2024

Technical selling, fund liquidation and demand concerns drove Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures to multi-month lows on Friday, analysts said.

News, Purely Purebred

Agribition welcomes 2023-25 Next Gen mentees and mentors

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar April 12, 2024

The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program is proud to announce the mentees and their paired mentors selected to participate in the 2023-25 cohort. Mentees and their paired mentors include: The program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition, in partnership with the federal government and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Each year it accepts eight applicants […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Market talk, Markets

U.S. beef demand coming in stronger than anticipated

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen April 12, 2024

Beef demand appears to be stronger than expected in the first quarter of 2024. There is a higher probability that the economic momentum will continue into the second and third quarters before softening late in the October through December period. Consumer spending at U.S. grocery stores and restaurants was higher than expected during January. In […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Beef cattle

Assessing malnutrition in beef cows: Part 2

U.S. livestock: Live cattle extend recovery

CCA gears up for trade, animal health and BRM issues

Klassen: Adverse weather weighs on Western Canadian feeder market

Keep an eye on water quality this summer

Bovine flu a reminder of risk management in markets

Denmark bets on cow feed additive to reduce methane emissions

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sink to multi-month lows

Agribition welcomes 2023-25 Next Gen mentees and mentors

U.S. beef demand coming in stronger than anticipated

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Blogs

Cows ain’t coal

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Sept. 5, 2025

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