Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures bounced on Friday as strong cash prices buoyed futures markets, traders said.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures up on strong wholesale prices
Livestock leader McMorris calls it a career
Among his many roles, Mike McMorris led the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association during BSE
Mike McMorris is a human transformer who can change a person’s outlook with a few words. The Livestock Research Innovation Corporation CEO has brought positive change to every position he’s […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs, feeder cattle turn higher on bargain buying
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures turned higher on Thursday on a spate of bargain-buying, after the most-active August contract LHQ24 set a new low during the session, traders said.
Ross Annett, gentleman auctioneer, retires
Originally from Ontario, Annett found his calling as an auctioneer in Alberta
Colleagues, friends and family describe Ross Annett as professional, dedicated, loyal and a man of integrity. He received a standing ovation when the Livestock Marketing Association of Canada acknowledged his […] Read more
Meat from cloned animals sparks debate
Is a cloned cow any different from a conventionally conceived cow when it comes to meat? Canadian officials suggest not
Health Canada says meat from healthy cloned animals is no different than that from sexually reproduced animals and there are no health concerns with consuming meat from a cloned animal. It also says a main aspect of cloning animals is to “enhance the propagation of unique, high-value animals.”
U.S. livestock: Hog futures close down the daily limit on oversupply
CME lean hog futures LHQ24 closed limit down on Wednesday as a hefty oversupply and weak demand from consumers dragged futures lower, traders said.
Explainer: How U.S. states are testing for bird flu
States in the U.S. are playing a key role in the nation's response to a growing outbreak of avian flu among dairy cattle that has also infected a small number of humans.
The states are chiefly responsible for testing cows and people for the virus, but they take different approaches. Scientists tracking bird flu are increasingly concerned that current surveillance efforts are not sufficient.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures lower on dip in consumer demand
CME live and feeder cattle futures turned lower on Tuesday as cutout values fell and consumer demand waned following the end of major steak-eating holidays, traders said.
Klassen: Buyers tasting feeder cattle prices for fall run
For the week ending July 2, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier for larger packages. Small groups of 800-pound-plus cattle were $10 to $15 discounted to pen-sized lots. Calf markets were relatively unchanged from the prior week, although volume was limited. There is significant open demand for yearlings and finishing feedlot operators are watching how prices develop.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures lower, hogs mostly down on demand questions
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures turned lower on Monday, shedding a post-holiday rally on demand concerns and news that beef-loving Argentines are cutting back on buying steaks as the country's economy slumps.
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