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Using permanent and portable infrastructure allows space to separate pairs or assist heifers if needed.

Breeding and calving heifers an evolution for Saskatchewan ranch

Synchronized breeding, AI program helps narrow down heifer-calving period at Grant Ranch

By Tara Mulhern Davidson February 19, 2019

Breeding and calving heifers is a critical part of cow-calf operations. No specific model fits every ranch, and even successful systems require modification. “Heifers can be a challenge; it doesn’t matter who you are,” said Saskatchewan rancher Lynn Grant. Lynn, along with his wife Sherri, and brother Dean and his family, operate a large ranch […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs bounce on short-covering, technical buying

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News February 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures ended higher for the first time in three sessions on Friday on short covering and technical buying ahead of the extended Presidents Day holiday weekend, traders and analysts said. Futures had been technically oversold after sinking to seven-month lows early this week under pressure from large hog […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs stumble on weak pork, trade unease

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News February 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures fell for a second straight day on Thursday as weak pork prices and nervousness about trade talks between the U.S. and China weighed on the market, traders and analysts said. Officials from both countries are meeting in Beijing this week to try to hammer out a deal […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink on lower beef, slowing demand

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News February 13, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures declined for a second straight session on Wednesday as lower beef prices and seasonally slowing demand for the red meat triggered profit-taking and technical selling, traders and analysts said. Traders are awaiting the next wave of cattle sales at U.S. Plains feedlot markets, but cash market bids […] Read more

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Merck acquiring owners of Allflex ear tags

Traceability: News Roundup from the February 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 13, 2019

Merck is set to acquire the Antelliq Group for $2.37 billion, Drovers Daily reports. Merck will also assume the company’s remaining debt. Antelliq will operate as a subsidiary of Merck Animal Health Division. Antelliq Group, formerly known as the Allflex Group, owns Allflex ear tags and SCR dairy monitoring technology. In a 12-month period ending […] Read more

A Tinder-inspired app meant to help farmers match up potential partners for their cattle is demonstrated at a farm in Hampshire, Britain on Feb. 12, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Matthew Stock)

Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Machinery, Reuters

‘Tinder for cows’ matches livestock in mood for love

By Matthew Stock February 13, 2019

Petersfield, England | Reuters — A Tinder-inspired app is helping farmers match up potential partners for their cattle. Called “Tudder” — a mix of dating app Tinder and udder — it lets farmers swipe right on cattle they like the look of. They are then directed to a page on the SellMyLivestock website where they […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures jump on U.S.-China trade hopes

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News February 13, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures jumped more than two per cent on Tuesday in a second straight day of strong gains fueled by hopes that U.S.-China trade talks would revive Chinese demand for American pork, traders and analysts said. Bargain buying further propelled gains after benchmark April futures dropped for four straight […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle succumb to negative margins

By Jerry Klassen February 12, 2019

Alberta fed cattle prices have dropped nearly $15 over the past three weeks. Feedlot margins are deep in red ink, with losses amounting to $200-250 per head. Compared to last week, yearlings and calves over 700 lbs. traded $3-$5 lower; calves under 700 lbs. were down $5-$8 with some feeder markets in Alberta dropping as […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures climb on bargain buying

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News February 12, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures climbed more than one per cent on Monday, rising on technically driven bargain buying after prices fell on Friday to a five-month low, traders and analysts said. Hogs halted a four-session streak of declines while live cattle futures edged higher to notch a 1-1/2-week high on the […] Read more

Temperature, wind chill and time spent in cold conditions all contribute to frostbite.

Calving, Cow-Calf, Features

Dealing with frostbite in calves

Animal Health: Warm air is usually better than warm water for treating a hypothermic calf

By Heather Smith Thomas February 11, 2019

Calves born in cold weather may suffer adverse effects, including frostbite, especially if they are unable to get up and nurse before they chill. Dr. Andy Acton of Deep South Animal Clinic at Ogema, Sask., says there are two problems when dealing with cold weather. “One is hypothermia, and the other is frostbite, and they […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound on technical buying

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Cow-calf

Breeding and calving heifers an evolution for Saskatchewan ranch

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs bounce on short-covering, technical buying

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs stumble on weak pork, trade unease

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink on lower beef, slowing demand

Merck acquiring owners of Allflex ear tags

‘Tinder for cows’ matches livestock in mood for love

U.S. livestock: Hog futures jump on U.S.-China trade hopes

Klassen: Feeder cattle succumb to negative margins

U.S. livestock: Hog futures climb on bargain buying

Dealing with frostbite in calves

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