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Canada’s hog farmers suspect U.S. truck washes in PED fight

By Tom Polansek June 9, 2016

Reuters — Canadian farm groups are blasting U.S. truck washes for being too dirty to prevent the spread of a virus that has killed millions of piglets in recent years, exposing a dispute over the effectiveness of such facilities in North American agriculture. The brewing battle over trucks comes as Manitoba, which slaughters more swine […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rally on fund buying, beef demand

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News June 8, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures posted sharp gains on Wednesday, bolstered by technical buying and much-improved wholesale beef demand, traders said. June live cattle closed up 1.8 cents/lb. to 123.025 cents, after topping the 100-day moving average of 122.67 cents (all figures US$). August ended 2.725 cents/lb. higher at 118.725 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Protecting your cattle from theft

By Debbie Furber June 8, 2016

Corporal Christian Reister, one of Alberta’s two RCMP officers dedicated to livestock files, offers some tips on how to protect your herd on pasture: 1. Branding is the single biggest deterrent and the greatest single piece of evidence the RCMP can use in court because a brand can’t be altered or removed. 2. Watch out […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

By Jerry Klassen June 8, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally steady with week-ago levels as volumes continue to decline into the summer months. The quality of cattle coming on the market this time of year is quite variable. Background operations are liquidating their final volumes and feeders over 800 lbs. set the market structure. Larger-frame mixed steers averaging […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle finish mostly weak

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News June 7, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts closed moderately lower on Tuesday after traders sold deferred months and bought June as wholesale beef values improved, traders said. June live cattle closed up 0.45 cent/lb., at 121.225 cents (all figures US$). August ended 0.55 cent/lb. lower at 116 cents, and October finished […] Read more

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Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Cash hog market benefits from barbecue season

By Erin DeBooy June 7, 2016

CNS Canada –– The Canadian hog market is gearing up to start bringing home the bacon. Weekly cash hog prices are higher on continued stronger seasonal pork cutout values, with lower supply creating better prices. “Prices generally do increase over the summer,” said Brad Marceniuk, a provincial livestock economist in Saskatoon. “I expect hog prices […] Read more

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Ottawa weighs options over U.S. milk proteins

By Rod Nickel June 7, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Canada is working on a plan to shore up its sheltered dairy industry, including measures to counter fast-rising imports of milk proteins from the U.S., according to the federal agriculture minister. Any new support risks widening a trade dispute among North America’s dairy farmers over $150 million worth of U.S. milk […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features, News

A full-time commitment to stewardship

By Debbie Furber June 7, 2016

The transition from a tobacco farm to Texas Longhorn ranch in southern Ontario’s foremost tobacco-growing region wasn’t without turmoil for Cathy and Bryan Gilvesy, but the rewards far outweighed regrets as they reinvented the farm to better reflect their philosophies on agriculture and life. The latest material reward came in the form of Ontario’s environmental […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Fund sales reverse initial live cattle gains

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News June 6, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Monday settled lower after profit-taking and fund liquidation beat back early-session advances following Friday’s higher cash prices, traders said. June live cattle closed 1.225 cents/lb. lower at 120.775 cents, and August ended down 1.25 cents to 116.55 cents (all figures US$). Last week packers […] Read more

Cow-Calf, News, News Roundup

Intranasal vaccination could protect young calves from BRD

News Roundup from the May 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff June 6, 2016

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a major animal health problem in feedlot cattle. Presently, BRD makes up about 65 to 80 per cent of feedlot diseases and 45 to 75 per cent of deaths in many lots. The financial toll of BRD on North America’s cattle industry is more than $1 billion per year. Previously, […] 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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Canada’s hog farmers suspect U.S. truck washes in PED fight

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rally on fund buying, beef demand

Protecting your cattle from theft

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle finish mostly weak

Cash hog market benefits from barbecue season

Ottawa weighs options over U.S. milk proteins

A full-time commitment to stewardship

U.S. livestock: Fund sales reverse initial live cattle gains

Intranasal vaccination could protect young calves from BRD

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