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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

A helicopter drops buckets of water on a forest fire in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Alberta Farm Animal Care is focusing on emergency preparedness at its annual conference.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Alberta Farm Animal Care to host virtual Livestock Care Conference 2022

By Alberta Farm Animal Care February 14, 2022

Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is hosting the annual Livestock Care Conference virtually from March 15 to March 17, 2022. The conference centers around emergency preparedness following the PREP theme (Plan, Respond, Evaluate, Progress). The conference will focus on livestock emergencies and will include presentations, workshops and panels with experts, producers and industry leaders about […] Read more

Checking for dehydration in a calf by performing a skin tent test.

Beef Cattle, Calving, Cow-Calf, News Roundup, Scours

Calf 911: How to spot dehydration in young or scouring calves

By Beef Cattle Research Council February 14, 2022

It’s a great feeling when a calf arrives on the ground safe and sound. Ideally, things go well, and cows and newborn calves thrive. However, it’s important for producers to take the time to look for signs of early illness in neonatal calves. Being able to recognize the symptoms of disease and dehydration in baby […] Read more

A barley crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on July 30, 2019. The Sask Stock Growers Association is calling for non-dwarf cereal varieties better suited to drought, a satellite-based forage insurance program, as well as other measures to enable producers to manage drought risks and make challenging business decisions.

Beef Cattle, News

Sask Stock Growers come out of semi-annual meeting ready to lead change

By Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association February 10, 2022

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) held its semi-annual Meeting February 2 in virtual format with opening remarks from SSGA president Kelcy Elford to SSGA’s board of directors, members and other key industry stakeholders in attendance. In this single-afternoon meeting agenda, SSGA passed seven resolutions and shared a range of time-sensitive, relevant information designed to support […] Read more

Under revised regulations, cattle can be transported a maximum of 36 hours without feed, water and rest, and must be rested for a minimum of eight hours.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

New livestock transport rules may cause tie-ups at rest stops

A lack of capacity at rest stops for calves moving to Eastern Canada has some Ontario feedlots looking south for cattle

By Lois Harris February 9, 2022

[Updated: March 9, 2022] The federal government has decided to stick to its February 20, 2022 deadline for enforcing new feed, water and rest (FWR) rules around transporting cattle despite a one-year extension request by several industry organizations. “We wanted to ensure ongoing research around the effects of rest stops for beef cattle was completed […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 8, 2022

Last week’s price action in western Canadian feeder markets was quite variable. Yearling prices were steady to $4 lower on average across the Prairies. Mid-weight cattle were down $3-$4 in Alberta and $2-$4 higher in Manitoba. Calf prices were also mixed. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves traded $2 to as much as $8 above […] Read more

Employees walk around with face masks at the JBS USA meat packing plant at Greeley, Colorado on April 14, 2020. (File photo: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

JBS reaches ‘icebreaker’ settlement of beef price-fixing claims

By jonathan-stempel, GFM Network News February 3, 2022

Reuters — JBS has agreed to pay US$52.5 million to settle litigation accusing meatpacking companies of conspiring to limit supply in the $63 billion-a-year U.S. beef market in order to inflate prices and boost profit. The preliminary settlement by the Brazilian company and its U.S. units with so-called direct purchasers was disclosed on Tuesday, and […] Read more

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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

Alberta Farm Animal Care to host virtual Livestock Care Conference 2022

Calf 911: How to spot dehydration in young or scouring calves

Sask Stock Growers come out of semi-annual meeting ready to lead change

New livestock transport rules may cause tie-ups at rest stops

Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

JBS reaches ‘icebreaker’ settlement of beef price-fixing claims

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