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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Improved fundamentals extend CME hogs’ advances

By Theopolis Waters February 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs gained for a second straight session on Thursday, helped by firmer cash and wholesale pork prices, traders said. April futures closed up 2.825 cents per pound at 67.05 cents, and May 2.325 cents higher at 76.725 cents (all figures US$). Thursday morning’s average market-ready (cash) hog […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Cow-calf producers asked to take survey

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 19, 2015

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is asking every cow-calf producer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to complete the Western Canadian Cow-Calf survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. 28. It can be filled out online but the website also provides an option to print the survey and mail it postage-free. First […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. pork production seen at record high in 2015, beef lower

By Reuters February 19, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– U.S. meat and poultry production will rise to a record 95.13 million pounds in 2015, with gains in pork and poultry output more than offsetting a slight drop in beef production, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast on Thursday. Total U.S. pork production was seen up 5.5 per cent at 24.09 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Strong beef prices lift CME live cattle

By Theopolis Waters February 18, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Wednesday on short-covering in response to the jump in wholesale beef values, traders said. February closed up 0.575 cent per pound, to 159.175 cents, and April 1.9 cents higher at 152.625 cents (all figures US$). Wednesday afternoon’s choice wholesale beef price rose […] Read more

Calving, Cow-Calf

Saskatchewan’s 21-Day Calving Challenge

… a calving record book with a twist

By Debbie Furber February 18, 2015

There are three $1,000 vouchers for mineral supplement up for grabs in the Saskatchewan 21-Day Calving Challenge, but everyone is a winner year after year just by paying attention to the reproductive success of their cow herds. The simplest and most effective way to do that is to track calving distribution by counting the number […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Markets

BSE case born after tightened feed ban imposed

By Dave Bedard February 18, 2015

The beef cow that became Canada’s 19th case of BSE is now confirmed as Canada’s first-ever case to be born after tighter limits were imposed on use of cattle parts in livestock feed. Without specifying a home municipality, spokesmen for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said on a conference call Wednesday that Case 19 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Nutrition

A frosty start to 2015 raises energy requirements for cattle

By John McKinnon February 17, 2015

As I write this most of the country is in a deep freeze with no end in sight. We all know how hard the cold is on equipment, machinery and people, however, we sometimes forget that our cows are also susceptible to severe environmental conditions. Fortunately, beef cows are hardy animals that can adapt to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertainty looms for feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen February 17, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to as much as $5 higher over the past week. Lighter-weight calves under 600 pounds experienced notable gains, while stronger buying interest was also noted on medium- to lower-flesh backgrounded cattle in the 800-pound-plus category. Major feeding operations were quick to discount cattle that appeared to have too […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking slams CME live cattle, hogs

By Theopolis Waters February 17, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures finished sharply lower on Tuesday on profit-taking following Friday’s rally, traders said. February closed 1.4 cents per pound lower at 158.6 cents, and April down 2.5 cents at 150.725 cents (all figures US$). West Coast port slowdowns and disappointing volumes of cattle sold last week, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock

Zilmax cleared for component feeding in Canada

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 16, 2015

Canada has granted the makers of cattle feed additive Zilmax an expanded product label that allows for component feeding at the lower end of its dosage range — and draws the line for a maximum rate in complete feed. Merck Animal Health on Friday announced approval from Health Canada’s Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) to update […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Beef Cattle

U.S. livestock: Improved fundamentals extend CME hogs’ advances

Cow-calf producers asked to take survey

U.S. pork production seen at record high in 2015, beef lower

U.S. livestock: Strong beef prices lift CME live cattle

Saskatchewan’s 21-Day Calving Challenge

BSE case born after tightened feed ban imposed

A frosty start to 2015 raises energy requirements for cattle

Klassen: Uncertainty looms for feeder cattle market

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking slams CME live cattle, hogs

Zilmax cleared for component feeding in Canada

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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