Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rallied on Thursday after the U.S. government said retail samples of ground beef tested negative for the bird flu virus.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu
Feed barley outlook for 2024-25
Market Talk with Jerry Klassen
Western Canadian barley prices have been grinding lower throughout the winter due to a lack of export demand and larger imports of U.S. corn. However, in late March, domestic prices in the non-major feeding regions of Western Canada were competitive with world values. This caused offshore movement to increase and stabilized the downward slide. It […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures took a dive on Wednesday on concerns that U.S. government tests of ground beef for the bird flu virus will harm consumer demand.
Don’t let furry friends fall to bird flu
Cats reported sick, dying from H5N1 infection; CFIA offers tips to help keep pets safe
According to the CFIA, animals that hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds are at risk. For example, cats that go outdoors may hunt and consume an infected bird. Dogs may scavenge dead birds. “If your pet has found a sick or dead bird or other wildlife, report it to your regional avian influenza hotline or the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative,” advises the CFIA.
Bird flu testing shows more dairy products are safe, US FDA says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that preliminary results of additional testing of more dairy products has shown that pasteurization inactivates the bird flu virus.
Push to protect native grasslands picks up steam
[UPDATED: May 2, 2024] The drive to protect native grasslands on the Canadian Prairies is gaining momentum. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is working to create the Grasslands Conservation Initiative. Canadian Cattle Association president Nathan Phinney says they have seen too much native […] Read more
From the archives: Goldenview Farms era draws to close
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association shared the following story below from its breed archives. The Goldenview dispersal was held August 13, 1988, at the farm near High River, Alta. The 104.75 lots on offer grossed $998,350 to average $9,530. The decision to disperse the Goldenview herd was a difficult one for Jim and Ruth McBride and […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle sink as bird-flu beef tests fuel demand fears
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures tumbled on Tuesday as traders worried consumers will buy less meat, a day after the U.S. government said it will verify the safety of ground beef in states that have bird-flu infections in dairy cows.
Canadian Angus Association is hiring
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Angus Association is hiring for the position of genomic services advisor. This role is a customer service role, helping Angus members across the country. For more information or to apply contact the Canadian Angus Association at cdnangus.ca.
Dairy cows entering Canada to be tested for bird flu
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its American counterpart has agreed to test lactating cows for the bird flu virus before they cross into Canada.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
