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‘I’ve seen serious bouts of salt poisoning when cattle are deprived of water through periods of heat, then gain free access to fresh water and end up dying.’ – Ron Clarke.

Protecting beef cattle from extreme heat and cold

Veterinary Case Study: 2023 was one of the warmest in memory, and climate change is only getting started

By Dr. Ron Clarke March 21, 2024

Sixty years with the cattle industry has created many stories for me — good, bad and funny. Veterinarians don’t get called to many good ones, but there are a few funny stories mixed in with the many tales chronicling sickness and dying. Fortunately, more animals respond to treatment and recover than not. Bills get paid. […] Read more

General, Livestock

Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage

National testing centre is needed to onboard internationally-trained vets, CVMA says

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News March 20, 2024

An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage.

Weather plays an important role in how cows use body fat reserves, especially when consuming less energy than needed to maintain body functions and production demands.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Vet advice

Assessing malnutrition in beef cows: Part 1

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke March 20, 2024

I never cease to wonder why some producers starve cattle through the winter. Fortunately, they represent a very small percentage of producers, but their lack of care has a big effect on those who drive along the road and see starvation first-hand — downer and dead cattle left in plain sight, matts of hair on […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market adjusts to lower supplies

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 19, 2024

Western Canadian prices for backgrounded replacements were $2 to $4 higher than last week. Lower flesh yearlings were valued $3 to $8 above week-ago levels. Prices for calves under 800 pounds were up $3 to $7 compared to seven days earlier with noted strength in feeders under 600 pounds.

A view of Oldman River which flows into the Oldman Reservoir, which according to local news media is at its lowest point in 30 years, near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol

General, Reuters

Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage

Drought could cause double-digit declines in Alberta's wheat yields, data suggests

By Nia Williams, Reuters, Rod Nickel, GFM Network News March 18, 2024

Drought in Alberta is stretching into its fourth year and farmers and oil companies are planning for water restrictions that threaten production of wheat, beef and crude.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle reach 5-month peak, end lower in technical setback

By Karl Plume, Reuters, GFM Network News March 14, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures ended lower on Thursday in a technical and profit-taking setback after rising to five-month highs on firm cash cattle prices, traders said.

Auction Mart Updates, Marketing

Auction mart report for the week of Mar. 15, 2024

Regional market analysis from Manitoba, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 14, 2024

Western Manitoba, courtesy of Heartland Livestock Services Virden saw 2,700 cattle through the ring this week. Ninety per cent of the cattle on offer were feeders, nine per cent fresh calves and one per cent butcher cattle. Forty per cent of cattle went to southern Alberta, and local, Eastern and American buyers took 20 per […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures extend rally on cash market hopes; hogs lower

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News March 13, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures extended their rally on Wednesday, as market hopes for continued gains in the cash market gave prices a strong boost, market analysts said.

Henry's farm consists of 30 acres, 20 of which are used for grazing and hay for his cattle.

Beef Cattle, Features

Cattle ranching on Vancouver Island

While the climate is milder than the Prairies, island producers must contend with a small land base, high land prices and the cost of ferries

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan March 13, 2024

Vancouver Island contains a variety of landscapes: beaches with shells and the corpses of moon jellyfish, the frigid water of the Pacific Ocean washing in and out. A rugged, snow-capped mountain range looms over the island. Redwood trees reach high into the sky, the forest floor sheltered and mossy. There are grasslands here, too, in […] Read more

News, Purely Purebred

World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress, and WWCS Kayo wins a KO

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

By Canadian Cattle Association March 13, 2024

The World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress planning process is in full swing for the big summer event in Alberta. Simmental breeders can display breeding stock from their operations during this event. Locations include Anchor D Ranch in Rimbey, Mader Ranches in Carstairs, Clearwater Simmentals in Olds and, if needed, Bohrson Marketing at Olds has offered space […] 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

Protecting beef cattle from extreme heat and cold

Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage

Assessing malnutrition in beef cows: Part 1

Klassen: Feeder market adjusts to lower supplies

Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle reach 5-month peak, end lower in technical setback

Auction mart report for the week of Mar. 15, 2024

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures extend rally on cash market hopes; hogs lower

Cattle ranching on Vancouver Island

World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress, and WWCS Kayo wins a KO

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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