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Klassen: Demand increases for lighter-weight feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 15, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged to $4 higher. Mid-weight feeders from 660 to 750 pounds traded $2 to as much as $6 higher on average. Feeder cattle in the 550- to 650-lb. range traded $4 to as much as $10 higher. Feeder cattle under 550 lbs. were up $10-$20 depending […] Read more

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Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 8, 2022

Last week’s price action in western Canadian feeder markets was quite variable. Yearling prices were steady to $4 lower on average across the Prairies. Mid-weight cattle were down $3-$4 in Alberta and $2-$4 higher in Manitoba. Calf prices were also mixed. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves traded $2 to as much as $8 above […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 2, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Steady demand was noted on 800-plus-pound cattle, but calves and lighter weights experienced softer buying interest. Favourable weather and optimal pen conditions along with firmer live cattle futures supported the yearling market. Imports of U.S. corn continue to run 10-14 […] Read more

Talk to your veterinarian about a calving health plan as soon as possible.

Livestock, Research

Protecting one of your greatest investments – your calves

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen January 21, 2022

Producer surveys suggest that five to eight per cent of calves typically die before weaning. High winter feed costs mean you’ve already invested a lot in the 2022 calf crop. That investment is lost when calves die before weaning. Scours and respiratory disease are two leading causes of preventable disease and death in young calves. […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 18, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $3 lower on average; calves were relatively unchanged but limited numbers were on offer. Strength in the Canadian dollar appeared to temper demand from south of the border in the 750-plus-lb. weight categories. Last week was the first full week of sales in both […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 11, 2022

Compared to late December, western Canadian yearling prices were quoted $6-$8 higher on average; however, fancier, lower flesh packages in the 850- to 900-lb. category were $10-$12 higher. Calf markets were quite variable. Early in the week, calf prices were relatively unchanged but markets were up $3-$6 by Friday. Ontario buyers were extremely aggressive last […] Read more

After cleaning the mucus from the nose and mouth, tickling the calf’s nose with a clean piece of straw can stimulate it to breathe.

Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock

Tips for handling calving problems

While difficult or prolonged births are less common these days, it’s important to know when and how to intervene

By Heather Smith Thomas January 6, 2022

Dystocia, a term meaning difficult or prolonged birth, is not as common today as in the past, according to Dr. Jennifer Pearson, assistant professor in bovine health management at the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine. But there are still a few problems that require human intervention. Pearson surveyed producers in Western Canada, asking […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 4, 2022

There were no feeder cattle sales last week due to the holiday season; however, this didn’t stop many cow-calf producers from inquiring about the market outlook for 2022. This past year was one for the record books. There is no doubt about it. Waves of COVID-19 caused beef demand to be quite volatile from month […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 28, 2021

There were no major sales last week; however, a few auction barns held sales with a light run of feeder cattle along with bred cows and bred heifers. Compared to seven days earlier, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Liquidation of the cow herd was the main feature on both sides of the […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 21, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Small groups of various quality characterized sale volumes. There were a few packages of backgrounded yearlings that sold at decent levels. Finishing feedlots were fairly aggressive on groups in the 700- to 800-lb. category. Higher flesh levels have become […] Read more

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