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Merck takes steps to return Zilmax to cattle market

By P.J. Huffstutter November 5, 2014

Reuters — Merck & Co. is taking steps to resume sales of its controversial cattle feed additive Zilmax by changing the way the drug is administered, hoping to recapture some market share in the beef industry, where the U.S. herd has the fewest animals in more than 60 years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration […] Read more

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Klassen — feeder cattle market reflects mixed tone

By Jerry Klassen November 3, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices reflected a mixed tone over the past week with values $3 to $5 higher on vaccinated preconditioned calves; unvaccinated calves just off their mothers were $3/cwt to as much as $10/cwt lower in some cases. Yearling prices were also quite variable by as much as $10/cwt despite the tightening supply […] Read more

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Profitable U.S. feedlots buy more cattle in September

October 24, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in September increased one per cent from a year ago, a government report showed on Friday. Analysts attributed the gain in part to continued profits by feedlots that allowed them to purchase more young calves, or feeder cattle, to fatten. The U.S. Department […] Read more

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High-priced calves drop U.S. July cattle placements by 7 pct

August 22, 2014

Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in July dropped 7.0 per cent from a year ago as pricey calves deterred some feedlots from purchasing them for fattening, a government report showed on Friday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed July placements at 1.560 million head, down 7.0 per cent from […] Read more

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LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle futures climb before USDA report

By Theopolis Waters August 22, 2014

Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Friday, supported by positioning before the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly Cattle-On-Feed report at 2 p.m. CDT (1900) GMT. Analysts expect the report to show fewer cattle entered feedlots in July as expensive calves discouraged some feedyards from buying them. On Friday, USDA will […] Read more

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LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle fall, pressured by equities tumble

By Theopolis Waters July 31, 2014

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts closed sharply lower on Thursday, pulled down by the stock market’s sheer drop caused by European deflation and Argentina default worries. Wall Street investors dumped long positions across a broad range of commodities, including CME livestock futures, an analyst said. Global economic jitters could undermine consumer confidence, which could […] Read more

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Cargill, citing shrinking cattle herd, to shut Wisconsin beef plant

By Theopolis Waters July 31, 2014

Reuters — Cargill Inc, one of the nation’s largest beef processors, said on Wednesday it plans to close its Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beef-processing plant on Friday, because the size of the U.S. herd has fallen to its smallest in 63 years. The ground beef production side of the plant, which employs about 200 people, will remain […] Read more

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U.S. proposes allowing more pork imports from Mexican states

By Ros Krasny July 29, 2014

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a change in regulations that would relax restrictions on pork imports from certain areas of Mexico, potentially allowing for increased U.S. imports at a time of a supply shortage. The proposal would permit pork to be imported from certain parts of Mexico defined as having a […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market surges like a rocket — steers hit $330

July 27, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were extreme volatile and relatively undefined as the market made fresh historical highs. U.S. weekly beef production continues to come in below expectations and the market appears to be in a “supply shock.” At the same time, market-ready supplies of slaughter cattle are rather tight moving into August causing packers […] Read more

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Livestock: Healthy pastures drop U.S. June cattle placements by 6 pct

By Theopolis Waters July 25, 2014

Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in June fell 6 per cent from a year ago as plentiful grazing land allowed animals to be fattened outside of feedyards longer, a government report showed on Friday. Feedyards are drawing from a shallow pool of market-ready animals after years of drought in parts […] Read more

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Merck takes steps to return Zilmax to cattle market

Klassen — feeder cattle market reflects mixed tone

Profitable U.S. feedlots buy more cattle in September

High-priced calves drop U.S. July cattle placements by 7 pct

LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle futures climb before USDA report

LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle fall, pressured by equities tumble

Cargill, citing shrinking cattle herd, to shut Wisconsin beef plant

U.S. proposes allowing more pork imports from Mexican states

Klassen: Feeder market surges like a rocket — steers hit $330

Livestock: Healthy pastures drop U.S. June cattle placements by 6 pct

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