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Jewish organizations say that the decision resulted in a disruption in supply of kosher meat in Canada. Photo: Dave Bedard

CFIA won’t enforce some ritual slaughter requirements after appeal from Jewish organizations

By John Greig August 6, 2024

The CFIA will no longer require three determinations of unconsciousness previously mandated for ritually slaughtered animals after a recent federal court ruling. Jewish organizations and companies had appealed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations in court, claiming they made kosher slaughter difficult, which resulted in a disruption in supply of kosher meat in Canada.

Mark Kihn was the owner and publisher of the Charolais Banner. Photo: Supplied

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Farm writer and political fundraiser Mark Kihn passes

By Lisa Guenther July 31, 2024

After a long struggle with cancer, Mark Kihn, the former owner and publisher of the Charolais Banner, has died. Outside the beef industry, Kihn is likely best known for his work fundraising for Stephen Harper, rustling up over $3.5 million for Harper’s two leadership campaigns.

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VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 29, 2024

The techniques and equipment used to handle livestock have improved over the years, making the job safer and less-stressful for cows and producers both. At Ag in Motion earlier this month, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther spoke with Garth Wright of Hi-Hog about how equipment can help support low-stress cattle handling methods.

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures surge on cash market, GDP data

By Renee Hickman July 25, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures climbed on Thursday, as prices in the cash market rose and signs of strength appeared in the U.S. economy, market analysts said. At one point during the session, the most-active October live cattle futures contract LCV24 surged up to 189.050 cents per pound – the highest price […] Read more

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Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says

By Roberto Samora July 25, 2024

Sao Paulo | Reuters – Brazil’s beef production is expected to reach a record 10.19 million metric tons in 2024, national crop agency Conab said on Thursday, a 7.1 per cent year-on-year increase that would eclipse the current all-time high set in 2006. Beef exports from the South American country are seen reaching 3.44 million […] Read more

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

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Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

By Jerry Klassen July 23, 2024

For the week ending July 20, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8-$15 above prices from seven days earlier. Values for larger groups of quality calves were up $8 to $10 from a week earlier while run of the mill smaller packages were relatively unchanged.

Feed was plentiful for cattle at Ag In Motion, unlike the challenges beef producers had to acquire enough feed during the past few years of drought on the Prairies. Photo: John Greig

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Beef experts share lessons learned from three years of drought

By John Greig July 19, 2024

Prairie beef farmers were forced to find new feed sources, learn new processes and make difficult decisions in managing their feed inventories in the past few years.

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Klassen: Buyers tasting feeder cattle prices for fall run

By Jerry Klassen July 9, 2024

For the week ending July 2, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier for larger packages. Small groups of 800-pound-plus cattle were $10 to $15 discounted to pen-sized lots. Calf markets were relatively unchanged from the prior week, although volume was limited. There is significant open demand for yearlings and finishing feedlot operators are watching how prices develop.

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Guelph Cargill strike vote to take place Saturday

By Glacier FarmMedia staff July 4, 2024

Striking workers at Cargill's Dunlop beef processing plant in Guelph have a recommended memorandum of settlement in place and they will vote on the possible deal on Saturday.

Beef Cattle, Breeding, Livestock

Genomic tool identifies hybrid vigour levels in cattle

A made-in-Canada tool reveals breed composition and scores cattle on hybrid vigour

By Bruce Derksen June 24, 2024

"We found over 25 years the amount of vigour in the commercial beef production sector was decreasing. We needed a tool to monitor the situation and indicate the degree of crossbreeding. This tool would offer workable practices to reinstate hybrid vigour levels.” 

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall hard, hogs mixed

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CFIA won’t enforce some ritual slaughter requirements after appeal from Jewish organizations

Farm writer and political fundraiser Mark Kihn passes

VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures surge on cash market, GDP data

Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says

Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

Beef experts share lessons learned from three years of drought

Klassen: Buyers tasting feeder cattle prices for fall run

Guelph Cargill strike vote to take place Saturday

Genomic tool identifies hybrid vigour levels in cattle

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