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Mitch and Melissa Stuart examine the herd in this still from a Beef Cattle Research Council video on calculating a bull's value.

Bull Power: How to calculate the true value of a herd sire

By Beef Cattle Research Council March 7, 2022

Bull selection is a key decision for cow-calf producers that will have implications for both short- and long-term profitability. A bull represents half of your herd’s genetics and will sire calves to be marketed or represent the future of your breeding herd. With bull prices trending higher year after year, producers want to ensure that […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

JBS to help fund home purchases for Brooks staff

Company offering zero-interest loans for down payments

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News March 4, 2022

One of the biggest beef packers operating in Canada is pledging $1.7 million for a one-year pilot program to help employees buy or upgrade homes. JBS Foods Canada, which operates Brazilian meat packer JBS’s plant at Brooks, Alta., on Tuesday announced the launch of what it calls the “Homebuyer Dream Fund,” providing zero-interest loans to […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market shows resilience

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 1, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Calves in the range of 600-800 lbs. traded steady to $4 higher. Calves under 600 lbs. were $1-$2 higher in Alberta and Saskatchewan but traded $2-$3 lower in Manitoba. Alberta feedlot operators appeared to shrug off the geopolitical events last […] Read more

A still from a Beef Cattle Research Council video on managing colostrum.

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Calf 911: Managing colostrum so newborn calves thrive

By Beef Cattle Research Council February 23, 2022

Ensuring newborn calves consume colostrum is one of the most important management strategies cow-calf operations can implement to promote healthy calves. Colostrum provides essential antibodies (such as immunoglobulin G or IgG) to a calf with virtually no immune system. Colostrum also contains fats, vitamins, proteins and other immune cells essential to provide the calf energy, […] Read more

Colostrum is an important source of nutrients for newborn calves in addition to providing passive immunity.

Cow-Calf, Livestock, Vet advice

Updating the risk budget for newborn beef calves

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke February 23, 2022

Looking at the risk budget for newborns brings to mind the adage “I am what I do.” Organizations grow around ideas and things that get done, not people. The adoption of new tools and technology strengthens the industry’s unflagging resolve to improve animal health and welfare. Getting a running start on health starts with nutrition, […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weather factors influence calf prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 22, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4 lower to as much as $5 higher. Mid-weight feeder cattle traded relatively unchanged with strong demand noted on steers. Steer calves were firm, trading $2-$5 higher while heifer calves traded $4-$5 on either side of unchanged. The market was hard to define for calves and […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Global markets, News

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association pleased to see progression towards Canada-UK free trade agreement

By Canadian Cattlemen's Association February 18, 2022

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to see progression on a future Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement with the tabling of the objectives for negotiations on February 16, 2022, by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade. While Canada and the UK are currently operating […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Global markets

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Exports to U.S. nudge higher as inflation pushes prices

By Robyn Paddison February 18, 2022

Despite the spectre of inflation, the outlook for Canadian beef is relatively rosy in the U.S. Canadian beef exports to the U.S. were up 20 per cent in volume and 66 per cent in value as of November 2021, compared to the five-year average. Imports of Canadian beef into the U.S. increased three per cent […] Read more

Checking cattle at a feedlot. Recent research suggests that controlling inflammation may reduce cases of bacterial pneumonia.

Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Research may yield new approaches to managing pneumonia in cattle

Researchers are now focusing on inflammation’s role in pneumonia cases in cattle

By Lois Harris February 16, 2022

University of Guelph research could lead to revolutionary new approaches to preventing pneumonia in beef cattle while reducing the use of antibiotics. Dr. Jeff Caswell, a professor in the pathobiology department at the Ontario Veterinary College, says the traditional thinking has been that risk factors such as weaning, transportation, inclement weather, castration and viral infections […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Demand increases for lighter-weight feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 15, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged to $4 higher. Mid-weight feeders from 660 to 750 pounds traded $2 to as much as $6 higher on average. Feeder cattle in the 550- to 650-lb. range traded $4 to as much as $10 higher. Feeder cattle under 550 lbs. were up $10-$20 depending […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn rebound on technical trading, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally peters out on position squaring

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn rebound on technical trading, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally peters out on position squaring

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Beef Cattle

Bull Power: How to calculate the true value of a herd sire

JBS to help fund home purchases for Brooks staff

Klassen: Feeder market shows resilience

Calf 911: Managing colostrum so newborn calves thrive

Updating the risk budget for newborn beef calves

Klassen: Weather factors influence calf prices

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association pleased to see progression towards Canada-UK free trade agreement

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Exports to U.S. nudge higher as inflation pushes prices

Research may yield new approaches to managing pneumonia in cattle

Klassen: Demand increases for lighter-weight feeder cattle

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