Livestock
Lower U.S. corn prices and a slow Canadian barley harvest were affecting Western Canadian feed prices on Sept. 17, 2025.
Livestock
Handling system familiarization lowers animal stress
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, sheep specialist Delma Kennedy stressed familiarization, good facility design, and calm handling to improve flock…
Rotational grazing helps farmers stretch feed in a dry year
Rotational grazing can extend the grazing season and improve soil health. Gallagher’s James Clark explained how to plan, manage water,…
Simplified BSE testing shows good uptake
Canada’s agency for food safety is encouraged with cattle industry response to a new, more farmer-friendly approach to BSE surveillance.
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Made-in-Ontario calcium bolus wins livestock award
Product is the first and only calcium bolus designed and manufactured in Ontario specifically to support calcium levels in fresh…
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VIDEO: Lactanet dairy transition index wins innovation award
Lactanet’s new Transition Management Index creates one metric that allows dairy farmers to compare the quality of the transition from…
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Grouping cattle from various sellers to appeal to buyers
Ontario Stockyards will bring a scaled-down version of a “pre-sort” auction to its Cookstown facility starting Sept. 18.
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Norway’s livestock genetics drive efficiency, sustainability in swine and dairy production
Norwegian genetics leaders Topigs Norsvin and Geno are advancing swine and dairy breeding with a focus on robust animals, higher…
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Cattle water bowls hold insight into animal health, antimicrobial resistance
A University of Saskatchewan researcher is examining the transmission of the virus that causes bovine respiratory disease in water bowls…
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Financial metrics can lead to different dairy decisions
Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says a Chris Church, a…
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Top global meatpacker JBS prepares for drop in cattle for slaughter in 2026
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is prepared for a likely shift in the country’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year. Brazil’s beef exports to the U.S. are expected to drop further.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures fall
Chicago cattle and hog futures fell for the second day running ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. Most-active December live cattle closed at 232.675 cents a pound, down 2.475 […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures slide
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed at 235.150 cents a pound, down 1.125 […] Read more
Handling system familiarization lowers animal stress
Repeated, stress-free runs through facilities build flock confidence
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, sheep specialist Delma Kennedy stressed familiarization, good facility design, and calm handling to improve flock management.
Rotational grazing helps farmers stretch feed in a dry year
Practical tips for planning rotations include pasture math, water access and cover crop grazing options
Rotational grazing can extend the grazing season and improve soil health. Gallagher’s James Clark explained how to plan, manage water, and add cover crops for increased grazing options at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred live cattle futures
For the week ending September 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The April 2026 live cattle futures ended the week at $233, […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on investor expectations that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins might announce a re-opening of the border with Mexico for cattle […] Read more
Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs
Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.
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