Livestock
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends that farmers do not take dairy or beef cattle to shows or agricultural exhibitions in the United States to reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza (bird flu) to Canadian herds.
Livestock
CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.
The science of fibre in diets for finishing cattle
The science of fibre has advanced substantially over the past 10 years and newer fibre characteristic assessments can help formulate diets to reduce risk for both digestive disorders and production-limiting diets.
Feed Grains Weekly: Prices moving higher, but maybe not much more says broker
With Alberta farmers presently reluctant to sell their barley and wheat for feed, cash prices have been on the upswing, according to Darcy Haley, vice-president Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
UMA Systems Inc. has a proprietary process for turning waste into protein supplements, and is looking for Canadian customers.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money
TMR mixer demo at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 shows sheep producers how significant labour and cost savings can result from using this equipment.
Rotational grazing tips from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Managing any eventuality in rotational grazing starts with having a large area surrounding by a perimeter fence, giving flexibility and options, according to James Clark, territory manager for Ontario for Gallagher.
Klassen: Feeder cattle markets in price discovery mode
For the week ending September 7, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5/cwt higher in Alberta but steady to $6/cwt lower in Saskatchewan and Manitoba compared to seven days earlier. Major feedlots in Alberta appear to be focusing on local cattle. The calf market is in price discovery mode with prices quoted $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle fall amid fears over labour market
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on Friday on a dip in equities markets, slowing momentum in the labour market and a weak cash cattle trade, analysts said. Lean hog futures also fell as industry players anticipated a large supply of heavy hogs to hit the market […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME cattle fall as consumers opt for cheaper meats
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on Thursday on renewed worries over inflation-hit consumers’ ability to purchase pricy cuts of meat, traders said. Hog futures also fell on a seasonal lull in prices and a strong supply of heavy hogs. Beef and pork demand has eased […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
