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A cow nuzzles her newborn calf. Anything from computer vision testing to a back-protecting belt may ease producers’ calving season troubles.
Calving, Features

New calving tech and farmer-based innovations

Whether it’s artificial intelligence or a simple piece of equipment, there are several innovations that can help cut losses and make calving season easier

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According to the 2017 Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey completed by the University of Saskatchewan, 3.1 per cent of the overall 5.4 per cent calf death loss total occurred at birth or within 24 hours.  To help reduce these numbers, calving management and practices are constantly adapting with technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

George Earley passes

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Our condolences to the Earley family on the passing of George Earley of Kerwood, Ont. Known to many in the Angus circles, Earley served as Canadian Angus Association president in 1978 and was seen as an exemplary cattle producer, mentor and community member. Earley devoted his life to the cattle and sheep industries, mentoring youth […] Read more
CME February 2023 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures firm even as feed prices weigh

Lean hogs end lower, pork packing margins up

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures were mixed on Tuesday as soybean and grain prices firmed, traders said. Live cattle and feeder futures were able to continue Monday’s price bump. But the higher feed prices weighed on the beef market, as did questions over consumer and export demand, StoneX chief commodities economist […] Read more
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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market’s upward trend continues

Manitoba, Saskatchewan see limited gains

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Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$3/cwt higher on average. Southern Alberta appeared to lead Western Canada. Prices in the Lethbridge area were up $8/cwt to as much as $15/cwt from week-ago levels. Major operations have liquidated a significant amount fed cattle and become more current with production. There was a […] Read more
CME April 2023 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle firm on bargain buying, grain values

Chicago lean hogs end day lower

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures firmed on Monday amid a spate of bargain buying after a recent slump in prices helped mute market impact of the bearish results of the latest Cattle on Feed report from the U.S. Agriculture Department, traders said. Cattle futures also were boosted by a sharp drop […] Read more
If a cow loses weight before calving, colostrum quantity — and possibly quality — will be compromised.
Livestock, Vet advice

Plan ahead for winter calving

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

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In Canada, cold weather potentially spans five to six months. Generally, December, January and February are considered cold months, although winter weather can start in November and last through late March or early April. Successful management of calving in cold weather requires planning.  Consider the nutritional needs of bred heifers and cows before calving. Adequate […] Read more
CME April 2023 live cattle with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle end higher, rebounding ahead of USDA data

Hogs up after several days' slide

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures firmed on Friday on bargain buying a day after setting one-month lows, and as traders squared positions ahead of monthly feedlot data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the close of trading. CME February live cattle settled up 0.675 cent at 156.625 cents/lb., […] Read more
Cattle-on-feed numbers rise, feed costs remain at ‘record-high levels’
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Cattle-on-feed numbers rise, feed costs remain at ‘record-high levels’

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle Smaller slaughter numbers and lighter carcass weights through the holidays led to a stronger cash price as we started the new year. The first week of trade in 2023 ended with an average of $186.04/cwt, which was $1.54/cwt higher than the end of 2022 and over a $3/cwt improvement from the December low. […] Read more
Many of the alternative feeds available in Canada arise as byproducts of the cereal, oilseed and pulse processing sectors.
Livestock, Nutrition

Cattle feed: A tale of two countries

Nutrition with John McKinnon

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Throughout my career, I have had numerous opportunities to meet and talk with beef producers across Canada and in countries such as Mexico, China, New Zealand and Japan. However, until recently I never had the opportunity to interact in an extension setting with American producers. That changed last month when I gave a presentation to […] Read more

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