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CME February 2020 lean hogs with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: Firmer cash prices support CME hog futures

By Tom Polansek December 10, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures rose on Tuesday with support from stronger cash prices, while live cattle futures eased in a setback from recent advances. Gains in hog futures and cash prices reflect solid domestic demand for pork and signal that pig supplies are expected to tighten heading into the new year, said […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Strong foreign demand boosts North American hog markets

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm December 10, 2019

MarketsFarm — While the volume of hogs at North American slaughter markets have kept packing plants near capacity in recent weeks, strong foreign export demand has kept pork values high. “We expect pork values to move higher, due to the shortness of production in China,” said Brad Marceniuk, a Saskatchewan provincial livestock economist in Saskatoon. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market under weight of imports

By Jerry Klassen December 10, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 lower to $2 higher. It’s that time of year when most feedlots are carrying sufficient numbers and buyers are hesitant to increase ownership unless they can see profitability. Auction market volumes contained weaned and unweaned calves over the past week; premiums returned for feeders […] Read more

CME February 2020 lean hogs with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Plentiful supply pressures CME hogs

By Tom Polansek December 9, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures fell on Monday in a turnaround from a two-week high last week, as large inventories pressured prices. Meat packers slaughtered an estimated 496,000 pigs, up from 475,000 a year ago, putting extra pork on the market. U.S. hog supplies are large after farmers expanded their herds to supply […] Read more

Lung pathology in Mycoplasma bovis-infected cattle at 10x magnification. (VIDO.org)

Comment/Columns, Livestock, Vet advice

Vet Advice: Eradicating Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand

By Dr. Ron Clarke December 9, 2019

All responsible organizations establish goals for themselves. Less than 10 per cent ever achieve them. Goal-setting tips offered by many management gurus and business planners include: Aim high, but start low, celebrate and keep going. Don’t let others set the goals for you. Be clear about what success looks like. Understand why this goal is […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Markets

Fed cattle prices seen higher on sustained demand

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Debbie McMillin December 6, 2019

Fed cattle The last two weeks have seen fed cattle prices pushed higher by continued demand, the re-opened border, higher cut-out values and reduced supplies. Seasonally, fed prices are responding to demand for middle meats as buyers look towards their holiday needs in the coming month. At the same time, China announced that it has […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

JBS says U.S. IPO would not change headquarters

By Reuters December 6, 2019

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA said in a securities filing late on Friday the company is considering a U.S. listing of its international assets but not a change of its headquarters. The company said it expects to have a capital structure that allows it to compete “on equal footing” with international […] Read more

It’s important to keep in mind that animals don’t have to be completely parasite-free to be healthy and productive.

Animal Health, Features, Livestock, Parasites

Managing resistance to internal parasites in cattle

Producers need to tailor parasite control to align with their herds and management systems

By Dr. Ron Clarke December 5, 2019

Managing internal parasite resistance starts with asking the right questions and understanding the principles of antiparasitic resistance and the range of control products. From there, a producer needs to develop a deworming strategy and pin it to the spring and summer grazing calendar. A veterinarian can help. Antiparasitic resistance is typically defined as the genetic […] Read more

CME February 2020 live cattle with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall after weak export sales report

By Mark Weinraub December 5, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — CME Group hog futures eased on Thursday, pressured by a bearish pork export sales report, traders said. Cattle contracts were mixed, with live cattle rising on technical buying while feeder cattle eased. The U.S. Agriculture Department on Thursday morning said that weekly export sales of pork came in at a four-week […] Read more

Livestock, News

New vaccine will stop the spread of bovine TB

By University of Surrey December 4, 2019

Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a novel vaccine and complementary skin test to protect cattle against bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB). Publishing their findings in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers reveal they have for the first time created a vaccine that is compatible with a synthetic form of the tuberculin skin test (PPD), a […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Firmer cash prices support CME hog futures

Strong foreign demand boosts North American hog markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market under weight of imports

U.S. livestock: Plentiful supply pressures CME hogs

Vet Advice: Eradicating Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand

Fed cattle prices seen higher on sustained demand

JBS says U.S. IPO would not change headquarters

Managing resistance to internal parasites in cattle

U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall after weak export sales report

New vaccine will stop the spread of bovine TB

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