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U.S. livestock: Brisk beef demand pushes CME live cattle higher

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News February 24, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts rose on Wednesday, driven by upward-trending wholesale beef values that may underpin prices for market-ready, or cash, cattle by Friday, traders said. Thinly-traded spot February, which will expire on Feb. 29, closed down 0.025 cent/lb. to 136.975 cents (all figures US$). April ended 0.65 […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen February 2, 2016

Feedlot operators continue to pull in the reins on replacement cattle purchases because another month-end budget for the bank does not look healthy. Alberta sales barns experienced a soft tone, with sales $4 to $6 below week-ago while eastern Prairie regions received spillover support from U.S. markets. Manitoba markets were notably $3 to $8 higher […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

By Jerry Klassen January 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a defensive tone over the past week. Cattleman had their eyes glued to the equity market meltdown, which enhanced fears the fed cattle market would follow suit. Live cattle futures were on a roller coaster, and a late-week bounce in the Canadian dollar added to market uncertainty. Buyers were […] Read more

Cattle drink from the Yamuna River near Agra in northern India. (CIA.gov)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Villagers in India kill Muslim accused of smuggling cows

By Reuters October 17, 2015

Dharamsala, India | Reuters –– Villagers in northern India have killed a Muslim man for allegedly smuggling cattle, police said Saturday, in violence critics say is fuelled by the Hindu nationalist government seeking a nationwide ban of cow slaughter and beef trade. India is the world’s largest exporter of beef and its fifth biggest consumer, […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Short-covering drives CME live cattle higher

By Theopolis Waters October 7, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed higher on Wednesday, fuelled by active short-covering in anticipation of cash and wholesale beef prices bottoming out soon, traders said. Spot October finished 4.225 cents/lb. higher at 129.35 cents, and December up 2.925 cents at 136.15 (all figures US$). “So many of these holders of […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices collapse

By Jerry Klassen October 5, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were traded $15 to $25 below week-ago levels, suffering one of the largest declines in history. Heavier replacement cattle led the market lower, trading down $20 from week-ago levels, while feeders under 600 pounds dropped $10 to $12 on average. Feedlot operators pulled in the reins, as fed cattle dropped […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle grind to 16-month low

By Theopolis Waters September 22, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Tuesday quietly slid to their lowest level since late May 2014, pressured by seasonally sluggish wholesale beef demand, traders said. Global economic worries that sent U.S. stocks tumbling, which triggered selling across various commodities. Monday’s CME live cattle rally was overdone and were “tethered […] Read more

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Klassen: Rejuvenated interest stabilizes feeder market

By Jerry Klassen May 4, 2015

After a softer tone during the third week of April, western Canadian feeder cattle values stabilized trading steady to $5 higher on average this past week. Notable gains were noted on cattle under 700 pounds in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where prices were $3 to as much as $8 higher. Available feeder cattle supplies are starting […] Read more

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Cattle prices seen as strong for year to come

By Dave Sims April 29, 2015

CNS Canada –– Canada’s cattle industry should continue to see high prices for animals at auctions over the next year or so while operators try to rebuild their herds, industry participants predict. “Typical risks for cattle prices are the Canadian dollar and feed costs for cow-calf producers and feeders,” said Brian Perillat, a manager and […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Brisk beef demand pushes CME live cattle higher

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

Villagers in India kill Muslim accused of smuggling cows

U.S. livestock: Short-covering drives CME live cattle higher

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices collapse

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle grind to 16-month low

Klassen: Rejuvenated interest stabilizes feeder market

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