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The critical control points identified and solutions developed by federal regulators and NASA to address potential food safety hazards have essentially eliminated STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) from beef carcasses.

Beef Cattle, Research, Research on the Record

Food safety’s history in rocket science

Research On the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen June 5, 2025

Food safety problems related to Canadian beef rarely make the news these days, because they hardly ever happen. That hasn’t always been the case. Canada’s food safety has come a long way over the past century. Researchers Xianqin Yang (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe) and Kim Stanford (University of Lethbridge) recently reviewed this history (A […] Read more

Canada’s beef sector got more bad bovine tuberculosis news Feb. 25 after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said their investigation into a case confirmed November 2024 had yielded more infections. PHOTO: LISA GUENTHER

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Substantial prices gains for live, feeder cattle

By Adam Peleshaty June 4, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange made substantial gains on Wednesday, aided by a weaker United States dollar. The August live cattle contract gained US$2.600 per hundredweight and ended the day at US$212.350. The August feeder cattle contract rose by a similar amount, gaining US$2.650/cwt. to close at US$303.875. The United States Department of […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog prices ease off

By Adam Peleshaty June 3, 2025

Cattle prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange slipped back on Tuesday despite earlier gains. The August live cattle contract rose to US$212.850 per hundredweight during the day, but eventually closed at US$209.750, a loss of US$1.250 compared to Monday’s close. The August feeder cattle contract also reached its highest price since May 13 at US$304.550/cwt. […] Read more

The Canadian Pork Council’s Stephen Heckbert speaks at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium, November 2024. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Hogs, Livestock, News

Revamp coming for Canada’s national pig code

Canada’s Code of Practice for Care and Handling of Pigs is up for review, a process expected to be compete by 2028

By Alexis Kienlen June 3, 2025

The code that sets Canada’s standards care and handling of pigs is up for review, a process expected to be compete by 2028.

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeding margin uncertainty weighs on feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen June 3, 2025

For the week ending May 31, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 lower on average. Dryer grass conditions in certain regions of Manitoba and central and northern Saskatchewan may have contributed to the softer tone at certain locations. Many feedlot operators continue to sit on their hands for the […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures, boxed beef on the rise

By Adam Peleshaty June 2, 2025

In the first trading day of June, live and cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange made substantial gains.

Grazing, Livestock

Virtual fencing for beef cattle gains momentum in Canada

With virtual fencing companies gaining steam, it is important to know the work that is being done in Canada

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan June 2, 2025

With virtual fencing companies gaining steam, it is important  to know the work that is being done in Canada

Virtual fencing is growing rapidly as more companies are sprouting up with variations of the technology and more trials are happening across the country. For producers interested in adopting virtual fencing, understanding the differences between technologies, Canadian research and associated costs is crucial. Vence In 2022, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association were looking for a […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs up, cattle edge down

By Geralyn Wichers May 30, 2025

Chicago cattle futures closed slightly down on Friday while lean hogs continued to gain.

Livestock, News, Reuters

China issues countrywide ban on Brazilian poultry imports

By Reuters May 30, 2025

China has issued a ban on all imports of poultry and related products from Brazil over an avian influenza outbreak, two weeks after suspending import applications from the country's poultry farms.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle contracts regain strength, hogs edge down

By Geralyn Wichers May 29, 2025

Chicago cattle futures returned to gains on Thursday after two days of losses, while all but the most distant hog contracts edged down.

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CFIA says regulatory changes will cut agricultural red tape

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit record high on tight supply, strong cash prices

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola poised to slip below C$600/tonne

Livestock

Food safety’s history in rocket science

U.S. livestock: Substantial prices gains for live, feeder cattle

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog prices ease off

Revamp coming for Canada’s national pig code

Klassen: Feeding margin uncertainty weighs on feeder cattle market

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures, boxed beef on the rise

Virtual fencing for beef cattle gains momentum in Canada

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs up, cattle edge down

China issues countrywide ban on Brazilian poultry imports

U.S. livestock: Cattle contracts regain strength, hogs edge down

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