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Chicory on a farm near Turtle Lake, Sask, which was part of the Saskatchewan Forage Council’s 2023 summer tour. Plants such as chicory can be part of a parasite control strategy.

Animal Health, Beef Cattle, Livestock, Parasites

Managing parasite resistance to livestock dewormers

There’s no easy way to extinguish resistance to dewormers, but producers can manage it and control parasites

By Lisa Guenther March 26, 2024

The debate is over on whether internal parasites are developing resistance to dewormers in Canadian cow herds, as far as the research is concerned. But while researchers can offer some general principles, ranchers will need to get a little creative to figure out how to manage it on their own operations. Dr. John Gilleard is […] Read more

Two calves on pasture. The Sandhills system works by lowering the pathogen load newborn calves are exposed to on calving grounds.

Cow-Calf, Livestock, Scours

Shifting to the Sandhills calving system to cut scours in young beef calves

While it’s not for every operation, the Sandhills calving system can reduce diarrhea in young calves

By Bruce Derksen March 25, 2024

Cow-calf producers across North America face wide-ranging challenges each calving season but scours and neonatal diarrhea often top the list. Various systems are used to help prevent what can become devastating losses when these pathogens gain a foothold. An established approach still growing in popularity is the Sandhills calving system, designed to separate newborns and […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market adjusts to lower supplies

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 19, 2024

Western Canadian prices for backgrounded replacements were $2 to $4 higher than last week. Lower flesh yearlings were valued $3 to $8 above week-ago levels. Prices for calves under 800 pounds were up $3 to $7 compared to seven days earlier with noted strength in feeders under 600 pounds.

Calving, Cow-Calf, Livestock

How to spot respiratory acidosis in a newborn calf

By Beef Cattle Research Council March 15, 2024

Most beef producers know the frustration that accompanies dealing with the dreaded “dummy calf”. These calves will not suckle, won’t sit up or stand and stare blankly with what seems to be a lack of will and intelligence to survive despite your best efforts. This lack of coordinated movement is often due to respiratory acidosis. […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle reach 5-month peak, end lower in technical setback

By Karl Plume, Reuters, GFM Network News March 14, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures ended lower on Thursday in a technical and profit-taking setback after rising to five-month highs on firm cash cattle prices, traders said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures extend rally on cash market hopes; hogs lower

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News March 13, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures extended their rally on Wednesday, as market hopes for continued gains in the cash market gave prices a strong boost, market analysts said.

Cow-Calf, Livestock

How to evaluate newborn calves using the calf VIGOR scoring system

By Beef Cattle Research Council March 12, 2024

Ideally, after a calf is born, things go well, and the cow and newborn calf thrive. However, it is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or trauma that can occur due to a difficult calving. Good vigor is a vital characteristic. A vigorous newborn calf has the best chance […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. cattle: Cattle futures bounce higher on technical trading, hogs mixed

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News March 12, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures firmed on Tuesday, amid a flurry of technical trading, weakness in corn futures Cv1 and strength in the wholesale beef pricing, market analysts said.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Yearling price trend stalls while calves ratchet higher

Larger players aggressively securing lightweight calves on expectations of low yearling supplies

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 12, 2024

Western Canadian feedlots are carrying sufficient numbers for the time being and feeding margins remain deep in red ink on unhedged cattle. Secondly, carcass weights are sharply above year-ago levels and Alberta finishing lots are backed up with market-ready supplies.

File photo of cattle in an Alberta feedlot. (Geralyn Wichers photo)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME livestock futures mostly lower on technical trading

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters, GFM Network News March 11, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures closed mostly lower on Monday, as market participants sought profits and continued to adjust their positions as part of the so-called Goldman roll, traders said.

Large crops to weigh on CBOT corn/soybeans

Pulse weekly: Good yields, but smaller U.S. edible bean crop expected

Sask. agriculture sector receives federal funding

Daily Network News

Large crops to weigh on CBOT corn/soybeans

Pulse weekly: Good yields, but smaller U.S. edible bean crop expected

Sask. agriculture sector receives federal funding

Managing parasite resistance to livestock dewormers

Shifting to the Sandhills calving system to cut scours in young beef calves

Klassen: Feeder market adjusts to lower supplies

How to spot respiratory acidosis in a newborn calf

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle reach 5-month peak, end lower in technical setback

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures extend rally on cash market hopes; hogs lower

How to evaluate newborn calves using the calf VIGOR scoring system

U.S. cattle: Cattle futures bounce higher on technical trading, hogs mixed

Klassen: Yearling price trend stalls while calves ratchet higher

U.S. livestock: CME livestock futures mostly lower on technical trading

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