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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Supply worries drop lean hogs to five-year low

By Theopolis Waters February 4, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hogs fell to their lowest level in five years Wednesday as abundant supplies of heavyweight hogs pressured cash prices and hurt wholesale pork demand, traders said. “We’re simply supply-bearish,” said U.S. Commodities analyst Don Roose. Market-ready (cash) hogs in the Midwest sold steady to $1 lower […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Research

Is bloodless dehorning of cattle really painless?

By Reynold Bergen February 3, 2015

In January 2016, Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle will expect beef producers to consult with their veterinarians and use pain control when dehorning calves after the horn bud has attached. In other words, producers will be expected to use pain control when dehorning calves older than four months. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rebound with beef prices

By Theopolis Waters February 3, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures settled higher after Tuesday’s choppy session, supported by the wholesale beef price upswing that trumped initial selling, traders said. February closed 0.55 cent per pound higher at 153.75 cents, and April up 0.975 cent, to 150.575 cents (all figures US$). Tuesday morning’s choice wholesale beef […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs fall to four-year low, cattle tumble on supply

By Michael Hirtzer February 2, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. lean hogs fell one per cent to a more than four-year low on Monday, while live and feeder cattle also tumbled as investors liquidated long holdings on signs of plentiful supplies. Hog prices declined in U.S. Midwest cash markets, where pork packers had enough of the animals for their slaughter […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market turning over

By Jerry Klassen February 2, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were very uneven over the past week. Market reports from the major feeding regions reflected values steady to $3 higher, while other reports were steady to $5 lower. Gains were noted on cattle under 500 pounds, such as in central Alberta, where a small group of exotic and Charolais-based steers […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Nutrition

The role of technology in the efficient production of wholesome beef

By John McKinnon January 30, 2015

I recently had the opportunity to do a series of producer meetings in southern Alberta and was reminded about the important role that technology such as growth implants and feed additives play in our industry. In light of the marketing hype that some national chains are using to influence the consumer’s perception about the wholesomeness […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Aggressive herd expansion reverses shrinking U.S. cattle supply

By Theopolis Waters January 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Affordable feed and record-high spikes in cattle prices in 2014 encouraged U.S. ranchers to increase their herds at a faster pace than previously expected during the past year, analysts said in response to a government yearly cattle report on Friday. Expansion efforts by producers helped turnaround the seven-year decline in the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle post gains after wild ride

By Theopolis Waters January 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures finished higher on Friday after an up-and-down session, ultimately supported by short-covering and futures’ discounts to cash prices, traders said. February closed 1.325 cents per pound higher at 154.85 cents, and April up 1.775 cents, to 152.275 cents (all figures US$). This week, packers paid […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

JBS expands Utah beef plant as cattle supply squeezes rivals

By Reuters January 29, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– JBS USA, one of the top U.S. meat processors, said Thursday it will expand a Utah beef processing facility, even as some of its rivals have been shuttering plants because of tight cattle supplies. The project is notable because the U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its smallest size since 1951, […] Read more

Cow-Calf, Features

What to do about cold stress in newborns

By Heather Smith Thomas January 29, 2015

Calves born in cold weather may suffer adverse effects if they are unable to get right up and nurse before they become chilled. Dr. Steve Hendrick of Coaldale Veterinarians, Coaldale, Alta., says anyone calving during winter has to deal with these issues and it can be a challenge. “Make sure you have lots of bedding […] Read more

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

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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: Supply worries drop lean hogs to five-year low

Is bloodless dehorning of cattle really painless?

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rebound with beef prices

U.S. livestock: Hogs fall to four-year low, cattle tumble on supply

Klassen: Feeder cattle market turning over

The role of technology in the efficient production of wholesome beef

Aggressive herd expansion reverses shrinking U.S. cattle supply

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle post gains after wild ride

JBS expands Utah beef plant as cattle supply squeezes rivals

What to do about cold stress in newborns

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