Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.
Beef cattle
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
The science of fibre in diets for finishing cattle
The science of fibre has advanced substantially over the past 10 years and newer fibre characteristic assessments can help formulate diets to reduce risk for both digestive disorders and production-limiting diets.
Blaming parasites for itchy cattle only scratches surface, study finds
Researchers looked at everything from lice to nutrient deficiencies as they examined hair loss and itchiness in cattle
Dr. Brenda Ralston and her team have been getting to the root of the problem to see what is actually causing itching in cattle.
How to read a vaccine label
Knowing what is on a vaccine label helps ensure a high level of immunity in your cattle
Vaccination requires an open dialogue between the producer and a vet, discussing what to vaccinate for and when. Knowing how to read the labels of the vaccine is just as important.
U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures end lower in consolidation
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Tuesday, consolidating after Monday's bounce, while feeder cattle futures firmed as corn prices declined, signaling cheaper feed costs.
Rotational grazing tips from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Managing any eventuality in rotational grazing starts with having a large area surrounding by a perimeter fence, giving flexibility and options, according to James Clark, territory manager for Ontario for Gallagher.
Klassen: Feeder cattle markets in price discovery mode
For the week ending September 7, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5/cwt higher in Alberta but steady to $6/cwt lower in Saskatchewan and Manitoba compared to seven days earlier. Major feedlots in Alberta appear to be focusing on local cattle. The calf market is in price discovery mode with prices quoted $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally in turnaround from slide last week
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures rallied on short covering on Monday, analysts said, as the markets recovered from a slide last week.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle fall amid fears over labour market
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on Friday on a dip in equities markets, slowing momentum in the labour market and a weak cash cattle trade, analysts said. Lean hog futures also fell as industry players anticipated a large supply of heavy hogs to hit the market […] Read more
Feed grain outlook for the 2024-25 crop year
Market Talk with Jerry Klassen
Barley and corn prices have been trading near five-year lows throughout the spring and summer. Despite the year-over-year decline in Canadian barley and U.S. corn acres, optimal weather has resulted in trend yield projections on both sides of the border. Production will be down from year-ago levels for both barley and U.S. corn crops; however, […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
