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U.S. livestock: Prices mixed amid upticks in futures and equities

Boxed beef prices either side of steady as well.

By Glen Hallick April 8, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were largely mixed on Tuesday, not quite able to fully join the upswing in the futures and equities markets. United States President Donald Trump is determined to add another 50 points to its tariffs on the country’s imports from China. Together with previous and current […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences volatility during U.S. tariff week

By Jerry Klassen April 8, 2025

During the week ending April 5, the feeder market felt sluggish early in the week. Prices were a bit softer on Monday and by Wednesday morning, quoted values were $10 to as much $20 below week ago levels. After making weekly lows Wednesday, prices fully recovered to the previous week’s levels.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values

By Glen Hallick April 7, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Monday, continuing the downtrend that started with United States reciprocal tariffs and China’s retaliatory measures.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork

Export sales, monthly census reports issued

By Glen Hallick April 3, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower on Thursday, following the trend in most North American futures and stock markets. The downturn came after United States President Donald Trump announced his wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its export sales report for the week […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back

By Glen Hallick April 2, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were higher on Wednesday, a few hours before United States President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan.

Barley, Beef Cattle, Corn, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed Grains Weekly: Barley waning, wheat on the rise

Trump’s tariffs a wild card

By Glen Hallick April 2, 2025

While feed barley prices are generally flat across the Prairies, those for feed wheat are climbing, said Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: More gains for cattle, hogs

By Glen Hallick April 1, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued higher on Tuesday, building on yesterday’s gains.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Healthy feedlot margins supports feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen April 1, 2025

For the week ending March 29, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5/cwt lower to $5/cwt higher compared to seven days earlier. The price structure was largely determined by the crowd's mindset regarding potential U.S. tariffs.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Vet advice

Preventing foreign animal disease in North America

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

By Dr. Ron Clarke March 27, 2025

Experimental studies under controlled conditions have contributed enormously to our understanding of the pathogenesis and transmission dynamics of foot-and-mouth disease. The industry and scientific community must be complimented on the detailed plans developed to prevent introduction of diseases, such as foot-and-mouth in cattle and pigs, as well as plans to control foreign animal diseases, if […] Read more

A young calf nibbles early spring growth. Calves that are raised by a cow, and receive enough colostrum in a timely fashion, are less prone to some types of colic.

Animal Health, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Colic in beef calves can hint at serious problems

Colic in calves can be caused by several things – many of them fatal

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan March 26, 2025

When people think of colic, they usually think of a human infant who is fussy and crying. But colic occurs in animals, as well. Horse owners are often well versed in colic, as it is a fairly common occurrence in equines. In the beef cattle world, colic can mean many things and can be a […] Read more

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Beef Cattle

U.S. livestock: Prices mixed amid upticks in futures and equities

Klassen: Feeder market experiences volatility during U.S. tariff week

U.S. livestock: Tariff machinations weigh on values

U.S. livestock: Tariffs pull down beef, pork

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices climb higher, hog prices pull back

Feed Grains Weekly: Barley waning, wheat on the rise

U.S. livestock: More gains for cattle, hogs

Klassen: Healthy feedlot margins supports feeder complex

Preventing foreign animal disease in North America

Colic in beef calves can hint at serious problems

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