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Sign of systemic infection.
Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock, Scours

Early treatment vital to fight septicemia in young calves

Animal Health: Management is your best bet at preventing infection

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Newborn and young calves are often vulnerable to systemic infection if they fail to obtain adequate passive transfer of temporary immunity from the dam’s antibodies in the colostrum. Systemic infection results when bacteria or their toxins overwhelm the body’s defenses and spread throughout the body via the bloodstream. According to Claire Windeyer, an assistant professor […] Read more
Jaylor is already marketing Jaylor/MMI TMR units such as this H1950. (Jaylor photo)
Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Machinery

Jaylor to buy U.S. TMR mixer manufacturer

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Southern Ontario feed mixer manufacturer Jaylor plans to expand its total mixed ration (TMR) product lineup by buying a U.S. competitor. Jaylor, based at Orton, Ont., about 30 km north of Guelph, announced Wednesday it has bought a controlling stake in Colorado manufacturer MMI International, previously known as Mohrlang Manufacturing, for an undisclosed sum. “For […] Read more
New formulations change dewormer options for cattle producers
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Vet advice

New formulations change dewormer options for cattle producers

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

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Over two decades, internal parasite control in cattle on western Canadian pastures moved from “not necessary” to “routine” for progressive cow-calf producers. While the presence of internal parasites in cattle is often inapparent, removing the economic burden they represent is now an integral component of health management in many herds. Reasons for the shift toward […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

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Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Noticeable slippage was noted in shorter-keep cattle while lighter weight categories experienced spurts of $2-$3 above last week’s prices. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $292 on a dressed basis, up about $4-$6 from week-ago levels. However, auction rings experienced a subdued tone […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Pasture, Reuters

JBS accused of violating rainforest protection laws

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Brasilia | Reuters –– The world’s largest meatpacker, Brazil’s JBS SA, has for years knowingly bought cattle that were raised on illegally deforested land, turning a blind eye to regulations meant to protect the Amazon rainforest, Brazil’s environmental regulator has alleged. The accusation comes even as JBS and other meatpackers in Brazil, the top global […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs narrowly mixed on quarter-end positioning

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Chicago/Reuters – U.S. livestock futures were narrowly mixed on Friday, with live cattle edging slightly higher in a rebound from an earlier 10-day low as investors squared up their positions on the final day of the quarter, traders and analysts said. Most-active Chicago Mercantile Exchange June live cattle settled unchanged at 110.875 cents per lb, […] Read more
(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog prices rally on bargain buying before USDA report

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Chicago/Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs finished higher on Thursday, with strength from bargain buying prior to what turned out to be a neutral U.S. government hog report after futures closed, said traders. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly hog report showed a record-large March 1 herd, with most of the data close to […] Read more
Stepping up to wheat-based finishing diets in cattle
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Research

Stepping up to wheat-based finishing diets in cattle

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

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Grain-based diets improve feed efficiency, but increase the risk of rumen acidosis. Rumen acidosis occurs when rumen pH drops below 5.6 for more than three consecutive hours. Severe or chronic acidosis is an animal welfare concern due to rumen damage, liver abscesses, lameness, and an economic cost due to compromised feed conversion and growth performance. […] Read more

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