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A cow disposes of the afterbirth as two young calves lay nearby. Newborn calves are vulnerable to disease, so farmers and ranchers should strive to reduce disease risk during calving season.

Animal Health, Calving, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Reducing disease risk from calving season onwards

Whether it’s scours or Johne’s disease, farmers and ranchers can reduce the chance of transmitting it

By Becky Zimmer, Contributor March 13, 2025

With winter calving almost at a close, grassland producers are preparing for their own spring calving season. Chad Ross calves his herd of 800 to 1,100 cows as close to nature as he can. The owner and operator of L-7 Land and Cattle at Estevan, Sask., switched to grassland calving in the mid-2000s. Unless a […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Live cattle make gains but show signs of resistance

By Geralyn Wichers March 12, 2025

Chicago cattle futures climbed on Wednesday while all but the most nearby lean hogs also made small gains.

News, Reuters

Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs take effect

EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods, including agricultural products

By Geralyn Wichers March 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday as prior exemptions, duty free quotas and product exclusions expired.

News, Purely Purebred

Cattle association news

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar March 12, 2025

Canadian Hereford Association AGM notice Next summer, while attending Bonanza 2025 in Olds, Alta., be sure to check out the Canadian Hereford Association Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. Visit the Canadian Hereford Association website for more information. Canadian Charolais Association office moves Big changes are underway at the Canadian Charolais […] Read more

Pasture grazing is a huge part of Andreas Scheurer’s land and herd management plan for his small Swiss beef operation in the Bernese Seeland region of Switzerland.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Management

Animal welfare a priority at small beef processors

Peace of mind top of mind for small beef slaughterhouses in Switzerland and Canada

By Becky Zimmer, Contributor March 12, 2025

Andreas Scheurer knows his cattle slaughter process is not for everyone. The fourth-generation farmer raises a small herd of Aubrac cows for direct sale from his farm in Kallnach, Switzerland, and works as a full-time agronomist at the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences in Zollikofen. His focus is giving his cows the best […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs down as USDA updates supply/demand numbers

By Geralyn Wichers March 11, 2025

Chicago mercantile exchange cattle ended mixed on Tuesday as the USDA raised its beef production forecast.

Livestock, News

Changes to Advance Payments Program pleases Canadian Cattle Association

By Geralyn Wichers March 11, 2025

The Canadian Cattle Association says it’s pleased to see the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program continue at $250,000.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Tariff drama results in volatile feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen March 11, 2025

For the week ending March 7, there were two distinct price structures. On Monday, March 3, feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from the previous week. However, once the U.S. implemented tariffs for Canadian cattle on March 4 , feeder cattle markets dropped by $10-$15/cwt on average.

A year after winning Reserve Champion Carload of Hereford bulls with their first NWSS carload, Harvie Ranching took home top honours.

Livestock, News, Purely Purebred

Harvie Ranching wins big at National Western Stock Show

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar March 11, 2025

Congratulations to Harvie Ranching of Olds, Alta., on winning the Champion Carload of Hereford Bulls at the 2025 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, in January. The carload show is a historic and prestigious show, with eight bulls making up a carload. Following the carload show, the National Western Hereford Sale saw a superb […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mostly higher

By Geralyn Wichers March 10, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mostly higher on Monday as tight supply fundamentals supported prices.

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Beef cattle

Reducing disease risk from calving season onwards

U.S. livestock: Live cattle make gains but show signs of resistance

Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs take effect

Cattle association news

Animal welfare a priority at small beef processors

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs down as USDA updates supply/demand numbers

Changes to Advance Payments Program pleases Canadian Cattle Association

Klassen: Tariff drama results in volatile feeder cattle market

Harvie Ranching wins big at National Western Stock Show

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mostly higher

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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