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A person holds a test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

US to spend $10 million to curb bird flu in farm workers

CDC plans vaccine push; says risk to general public remains low

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for seasonal flu vaccines, as part of its efforts to avoid further spread and mutation of the virus.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Western Canadian yearling prices hit fresh record highs

By Jerry Klassen July 30, 2024

The year-over-year decline in last year’s calf crop has caused the market to set new records. Larger finishing feedlots are setting the price structure as many of these lots have seasonal low inventory. The quality of yearlings coming off grass is excellent with buyers shopping for feed efficiencies.

Beef Cattle, Livestock

VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 29, 2024

The techniques and equipment used to handle livestock have improved over the years, making the job safer and less-stressful for cows and producers both. At Ag in Motion earlier this month, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther spoke with Garth Wright of Hi-Hog about how equipment can help support low-stress cattle handling methods.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures surge on cash market, GDP data

By Renee Hickman July 25, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures climbed on Thursday, as prices in the cash market rose and signs of strength appeared in the U.S. economy, market analysts said. At one point during the session, the most-active October live cattle futures contract LCV24 surged up to 189.050 cents per pound – the highest price […] Read more

To date, 169 dairy herds have been affected by avian influenza in the U.S. Photo: Thinkstock

Livestock

Light shed on bird flu spread in mammals

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm July 25, 2024

Researchers from Cornell University have determined how cows infected with H5N1 bird flu were able to spread the virus to other cows and mammals. In the study published in the journal Nature on July 24, scientists used genomic data, computer modeling, and data about the virus’s spread to show how infected cows from Texas spread bird flu […] Read more

A wheat crop heads for the ripening stage in southeast Saskatchewan, July 20, 2024. Photo: Greg Berg

Cereals, Livestock, Markets

Feed Weekly: Crops still in ‘relatively good condition’

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm July 25, 2024

The hot and dry weather present in much of the Prairies for much of July may not have yet put a dent in production numbers. Matt Beusekom, trader for Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, Alta., said while the heat is pressuring crops, good harvests are still expected for now. “(The heat) has definitely had an […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Reuters

Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says

By Roberto Samora July 25, 2024

Sao Paulo | Reuters – Brazil’s beef production is expected to reach a record 10.19 million metric tons in 2024, national crop agency Conab said on Thursday, a 7.1 per cent year-on-year increase that would eclipse the current all-time high set in 2006. Beef exports from the South American country are seen reaching 3.44 million […] Read more

File photo of cattle in an Alberta feedlot. (Geralyn Wichers photo)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

By Jerry Klassen July 23, 2024

For the week ending July 20, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8-$15 above prices from seven days earlier. Values for larger groups of quality calves were up $8 to $10 from a week earlier while run of the mill smaller packages were relatively unchanged.

Livestock, News

Semi-finalists announced in cattle methane reduction challenge

By Geralyn Wichers July 22, 2024

Thirteen semi-finalists were announced today in a federal challenge to come up with economically viable and scalable methane-reduction practices for beef and dairy cattle.

Livestock

WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan July 22, 2024

Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. While the company was originally created for the agricultural industry, they have expanded into work for cabins, lighting and small power solutions.

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Livestock

US to spend $10 million to curb bird flu in farm workers

Klassen: Western Canadian yearling prices hit fresh record highs

VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures surge on cash market, GDP data

Light shed on bird flu spread in mammals

Feed Weekly: Crops still in ‘relatively good condition’

Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says

Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

Semi-finalists announced in cattle methane reduction challenge

WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry

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