Livestock
Chicago cattle futures resumed their climb, Thursday, as summer grilling season approaches.
Livestock
U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures edge down
Chicago live and feeder cattle futures slipped from record highs on Wednesday. Most lean hog contracts also lost ground.
Benchmarks indicate healthy calves
Preparing a calf for a healthy life begins before calving
With calving season in full swing, ensuring calves are primed to thrive is top of mind. When refreshing themselves on indicators of good health in calves, producers are encouraged to remember to trust in their knowledge of their own herd and to stay vigilant in monitoring them. “Early detection is always going to be key […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market consolidates as supplies decrease
For the week ending May 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The heifer discount to steers continues to narrow. Steady buying interest from Ontario was noted in Manitoba and certain locations in Saskatchewan.
U.S. livestock: Cattle set fresh highs, hogs dip
Chicago cattle futures gained fresh highs on Monday while lean hog futures slumped.
Farmer incorporates cattle into grain operation to boost soil health
Jerry Baerg focuses on sustainability through the five soil health principles
When Jerry Baerg first came to the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing years ago, he was just starting to think about regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices. Now, he is well-known in the industry for his work in this sphere. At the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing in Edmonton, Alta., […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures drop on signs of economic contraction
Chicago cattle and hog contracts fell across the board as U.S. advance gross domestic product data pointed to the first quarterly decline in three years.
Skeletal deformities of beef calves
Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke
Much is written about genetic mutations in beef calves: why it happens, pathological descriptions and how to manage the deformities. Pathologists love to describe structural abnormalities of organ systems and what else has been discovered. The literature on genetic mutations goes far beyond what can be covered in one column, so I will only address […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Live cattle set fresh highs, lean hogs slide
Chicago live cattle futures settled around contract highs, Tuesday, while lean hogs fell.
Klassen: Higher packer bids enhance feeder complex
For the week ending April 26, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
