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Salute the brave new owners

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay: From the April 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Steve Kay May 3, 2017

Entering the beef processing business is full of risk. Just ask those who have tried and failed over the past 25 years. So it’s worth saluting the owners of two new beef processing companies that have started operations at almost opposite ends of North America. I’m referring to Harmony Beef, which began operations February 27 […] Read more

News, News Roundup

Cattle Feeders’ Association in levy land

Associations: News Roundup from the April 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 3, 2017

A mix of old and new sprinkled with unknowns marks Martin Zuidhof’s second year as chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA). A priority internal project already underway this year involves working with a consultant to put a new strategic plan in place to ensure the association stays on track providing services of value […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlot operators aggressively bid up feeders

By Jerry Klassen April 25, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle continued the upward trend trading $5 to $8 above week-ago levels on average with higher quality feeders as much as $12 higher. Alberta packers were buying cattle near $177 on a live basis, which is about $35 above breakeven pen closeouts. Ongoing strength in the fed cattle market set a positive […] Read more

NCFA’s Casey Vanderploeg, Andre Roy, Ryan Thompson, and John Shooten in Ottawa.

Beef Cattle, News, News Roundup

National Cattle Feeders’ Association focused on competitiveness

Associations: News Roundup from the April 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff April 20, 2017

“That will be a focus this year,” says NCFA chair Ryan Thompson. “We have made the federal government aware of it and other national organizations are also aware of and using it. It’s a public document on our website for anyone who wants the information.” A feature of this report is the detailed economic analyses […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Renewed confidence lifts feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen April 17, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels on average; stronger buying interest was noted on short-keep cattle with prices quoted $5 to as much as $8 higher. Feedlot operators stepped forward more aggressively with ideas that yearling supplies will dwindle over the next month. Quality cattle are starting to thin out at […] Read more

Finishers, Market talk, Markets

Fall feeder cattle outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen, from the April 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Jerry Klassen April 13, 2017

Feeder cattle prices have been percolating higher since November 2016 and I’ve received many inquiries regarding the price outlook for the fall of 2017. The U.S. cattle herd is moving through an aggressive expansionary phase while the Canadian cattle inventory has remained relatively stagnant. The year-over-year increase in feeder cattle numbers south of the border […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

By Jerry Klassen April 11, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone this past week. Heavier weaned calves were trading steady to as much as $4 higher compared to last week; however, shorter-term replacements were steady to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $170 to $172, down from week-ago levels of $177. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Research

Stepping up to wheat-based finishing diets in cattle

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen March 29, 2017

Grain-based diets improve feed efficiency, but increase the risk of rumen acidosis. Rumen acidosis occurs when rumen pH drops below 5.6 for more than three consecutive hours. Severe or chronic acidosis is an animal welfare concern due to rumen damage, liver abscesses, lameness, and an economic cost due to compromised feed conversion and growth performance. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

By Jerry Klassen March 28, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels with lighter weight categories selling $6 to $8 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $286 to $288 on a dressed basis, up from $278 last week. This equates to $172-$174 on a live basis, a solid $35 above break-even pen […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on healthy margin structure

By Jerry Klassen March 14, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle jumped $3-$5 on average last week, with 800-plus-lb. yearlings trading as much as $8 higher. Historically high finishing margins finally resonated with feedlot operators and a precarious attitude from recent weeks was thrown by the wayside. Order buyers were inundated with interest as bids were relatively firm across the Prairies. Adverse […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

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Salute the brave new owners

Cattle Feeders’ Association in levy land

Klassen: Feedlot operators aggressively bid up feeders

National Cattle Feeders’ Association focused on competitiveness

Klassen: Renewed confidence lifts feeder cattle market

Fall feeder cattle outlook

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

Stepping up to wheat-based finishing diets in cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on healthy margin structure

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