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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Western Feedlots closure seen hurting prices

By Rod Nickel September 22, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — The closure of one of Canada’s biggest cattle feedlots is likely to depress prices of young cattle and the grains used to fatten them, and may increase sales to the U.S., industry officials say. Alberta-based Western Feedlots said Wednesday it will shut feeding operations early in 2017, citing poor market conditions […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

A feedlot’s commitment to animal care

Canadian feedlot animal care assessment — Part 2

By Debbie Furber September 14, 2016

A feedlot’s commitment to animal care evolves around four criteria: ensuring management and employees have access to the Canadian Beef Code of Practice, a written animal care policy, a self-assessment protocol and an emergency response plan. Each accounts for two out of the possible eight points for this section of an audit. The Canadian Beef […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market brewing but caution prevails

By Jerry Klassen August 16, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $4 higher relative to week-ago levels. Yearling volumes are starting to increase in central and northern Alberta while the southern and eastern regions experienced limited activity. Buyers’ opaque attitudes resulted in a firmer tone and no one could feel guilty for a minor intemperance. However, the circumspect […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains sluggish

By Jerry Klassen July 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3 to as much as $10 below week ago levels due to deteriorating feedlot margins and building beef supplies. Once again the bulk of the pressure was on the heavier weight categories as the deferred live cattle futures made fresh contract lows. Alberta packers showed limited interest in fed […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

By Theopolis Waters July 25, 2016

Chicago/Reuters – The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in June rose three per cent from a year earlier, the government said July 22, below the expectations of most analysts. Fewer cattle imports from Mexico, along with lackluster prices for cattle ready for slaughter last month, may have slowed the flow of animals into feeding […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Cargill to sell two Texas feedlots

By Reuters July 8, 2016

Reuters — Cargill, a top U.S. meat processor, said Friday it will sell two Texas beef cattle feedlots to Amarillo-based Friona Industries pending final agreements and regulatory reviews. Under the deal, Friona will acquire Cargill’s cattle feedlots at Bovina and Dalhart, Texas. Cargill said in a statement it will retain ownership of its cattle feedyards […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

April U.S. cattle placed in feedlots at three-year high

By Theopolis Waters May 20, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in April jumped seven per cent from a year earlier, according to a government report on Friday, far exceeding most analysts’ forecasts. Feedlots were still operating at a loss, analysts said. But lower prices for young calves allowed feedlots to buy more of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

By Jerry Klassen May 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5-$8 above week-ago levels with quality groups of steers selling for as much as $10 higher. Renewed optimism surfaced amongst feedlot operators as feeding margins appear to be moving above break-even pen closeout values. Auction markets that only had two or three major buyers at previous sales in spring […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Lethbridge feed barley’s spring rally muted

By Jade Markus May 16, 2016

CNS Canada — Lethbridge feed barley should be seeing its largest premium over fall and winter months, but so far this year the market’s spring rally has been limited. “This year all we’ve seen is a $5 to $10 per tonne move higher,” said Jim Beusekom, analyst at Market Place Commodities. “So it’s pretty minimal […] Read more

With grilling season just around the corner, there are hopes that ground beef sales are poised to improve.

Livestock, Prime cuts

Cattle grading above the norm

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay, from the April 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Steve Kay April 26, 2016

As befitting the title of this column, it’s appropriate to note that fed cattle in the U.S. graded a record percentage of USDA Prime and Choice for three consecutive weeks in February. This was despite miserable feedlot conditions that took a lot of weight off finished cattle. A combination of better genetics, improved feeding techniques […] Read more

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Western Feedlots closure seen hurting prices

A feedlot’s commitment to animal care

Klassen: Feeder market brewing but caution prevails

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains sluggish

Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

Cargill to sell two Texas feedlots

April U.S. cattle placed in feedlots at three-year high

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

Lethbridge feed barley’s spring rally muted

Cattle grading above the norm

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