Daily Network News

More News →

Livestock Livestock

The bovine TB mystery may never be solved
Livestock, News, News Roundup

The bovine TB mystery may never be solved

Health: News Roundup from the January 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By
While there is no doubt several ranching operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan took it on the chin, Canada has come through the discovery of a single TB case in 2016 still with a “TB Free” country status and no significant market disruption, says an official with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) While there was […] Read more
Pierre Lampron, president of Valacta and Dairy Farmers of Canada. (John Greig photo)
Dairy Cattle, Livestock

Dairy organizations partner to manage risk

By
A partnership among Canadian dairy service provider organizations should help position Canadian producers to take advantage of rapidly changing technology and make the sector more efficient, the groups say. Why does it matter? The number of Canadian dairy farmers continues to drop and the need for more efficient services is growing as the price of […] Read more
Dennis Laycraft. (John Greig photo)
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

TPP seen critical for beef sales growth in Japan

By
Canadian beef producers could be out millions of dollars in new exports if Canada is shut out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Why is it important? Beef exports, especially from Ontario, have been growing significantly to Japan and elsewhere in Asia. Allowing other competitors such as Mexico and New Zealand better access to that market, […] Read more
The latest research into cattle transport looked at the effects of rest stop duration on calves.
Livestock, News, News Roundup

Are your cattle fit to travel?

Transport: News Roundup from the January 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By
When it comes to culling and marketing cattle, are your animals fit to travel? The beef industry isn’t doing too bad but the dairy industry needs to pull up its socks. Overall there is room for improvement in all sectors of the cattle industry, says Melissa Moggy, a veterinarian and researcher with Alberta Farm Animal […] Read more
(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs turn up on short-covering, bargain buying

By
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs finished higher on Friday after short covering and bargain buying pared some of the market’s recent losses tied to fears about NAFTA negotiations, said traders. On Wednesday, Mexico said it would withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement, following Canadian government worries that the U.S. […] Read more
cattle swath grazing
Beef Cattle, News, News Roundup

$2.50 national check-off on track for 2018

Policy: News Roundup from the January 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By
Most Canadian beef producers will be kicking in another $1.50 per marketed head to the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off starting at some point in 2018, with the long overdue increase in funds being used to further marketing and research efforts for the industry. The national check-off, which hasn’t changed in about 20 years, will increase […] Read more
(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: NAFTA worries drag CME hogs from one-year high

By ,
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs on Wednesday slid from a one-year top earlier in the session, rattled by fund selling and Canadian government concerns over NAFTA talks with the U.S., said traders. Canada is increasingly convinced that President Donald Trump will soon announce the U.S. intends to pull out of the […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle mount late-session rally

By ,
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed moderately higher on Tuesday, following late-day short-covering and bargain hunting after three sessions of losses, said traders. Futures initially drew more support from their lower price compared to last week’s slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle returns. Market advances were limited by funds in CME’s livestock markets […] Read more

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Sept. 5, 2025

Sponsored By:
More Videos →

Latest Market News

More Market News →