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Beef Watch: Canadian cattle inventories decline, U.S. herds expanding

Beef Watch is prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association

By Canfax June 3, 2015

While U.S. herd expansion is underway, the Canadian beef cattle herd remains in the consolidation phase. Cow-calf and feedlot profitability improved significantly in 2014 with record cattle prices, lower feed costs and strong beef demand, but risk factors such as weather conditions, input costs and competition from pork and poultry need to be closely watched […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain firm

By Jerry Klassen May 31, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $2 higher on average with limited sales occurring this past week. The Livestock Markets Association of Canada held its annual convention in Winnipeg on the weekend, so many sales barns were quiet. The market at this time of year is characterized by small packages of various quality, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

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

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger demand lifts feeder cattle prices

By Jerry Klassen March 24, 2015

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices were quite volatile over the past week, experiencing various surges on firm momentum from seven days earlier. In southeastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves under 650 pounds were averaging $5 to $8 above week-ago levels on solid U.S. buying interest. Calves under 400 lbs. were touching the $380-$390 levels in this […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Aggressive herd expansion reverses shrinking U.S. cattle supply

By Theopolis Waters January 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Affordable feed and record-high spikes in cattle prices in 2014 encouraged U.S. ranchers to increase their herds at a faster pace than previously expected during the past year, analysts said in response to a government yearly cattle report on Friday. Expansion efforts by producers helped turnaround the seven-year decline in the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices feel vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen January 25, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were extremely volatile this past week. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the weaker Canadian dollar had a noticeable effect on demand, with the market trading steady to slightly higher in certain cases. Alberta values, however, were definitely softer as cattle prices came under pressure causing feeding margins to narrow. Buyers […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Record cattle prices subside across Western Canada

By Dave Sims December 18, 2014

CNS Canada — This year’s bull run for the cattle market in Western Canada appears to have come to an end. While bids across the Prairies are still high, they are a cut below the record highs seen earlier in the fall. “In less than two weeks the futures market for March, on the feeder […] Read more

Straight from the hip

What is the point?

By Brenda Schoepp December 16, 2014

For every food that is offered to the consumer, there comes a time when the product is rejected because of composition, perception or price. This “price point” is a risk that takes into consideration brand recognition, production and distribution cost, and considerable marketing demographics. As domestic beef nears the wall on price we may wish […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market upward trend stalls

By Jerry Klassen December 13, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unsettled last week, trading $3 higher to $3 lower. However, feedlot operators were eyeing the U.S. market, where softer U.S. fed cattle prices caused feeder cattle prices to drop by $4 to $8. The deteriorating Canadian dollar was mildly supportive, but the uncertainty in the fed cattle set a […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Beef Watch, Livestock

Beef Watch: Consumer demand for beef is strong

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, and divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

By Canfax December 5, 2014

Beef cow and breeding heifer numbers on July 1 were down, indicating the beef industry is still in the consolidation phase. Heading into 2015 expansion is anticipated to be slow both north and south of the border. DEMAND The fundamentals that have driven the market higher throughout 2014 will remain supportive to prices. The big question for 2015 […] Read more

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Beef Watch: Canadian cattle inventories decline, U.S. herds expanding

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain firm

Cattle prices seen as strong for year to come

Klassen: Stronger demand lifts feeder cattle prices

Aggressive herd expansion reverses shrinking U.S. cattle supply

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices feel vulnerable

Record cattle prices subside across Western Canada

What is the point?

Klassen: Feeder market upward trend stalls

Beef Watch: Consumer demand for beef is strong

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