Livestock
The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
Livestock
Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue
U.S. livestock: Cattle fall, hogs made modest gains
Chicago cattle futures fell while hog contracts made modest gains after trading resumed on Friday following the Juneteenth holiday.
$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University
Facility’s Anishinaabemowin name, Gakina Awesiinyag, “All Animals (Place For),” honours Indigenous lands
Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (CDVM) program receives $10 million investment. The new animal education facility will be named Gakina Awesiinyag, from the Anishinaabemowin language, which translates to “All Animals (Place For).”
Government of Canada announces an increase to maximum compensation for depopulated cattle
The Government of Canada announced an increase to the maximum value for cattle under its animal compensation regulations. This compensation will reflect the current market value.
U.S. livestock: Cattle market ticks up after Tuesday’s hit
Chicago cattle futures eked out gains on Wednesday after the previous day's sharp drop.
USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans on Wednesday to open a sterile fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas, as part of the country's effort to fight the encroachment of New World screwworm.
Government funding boosts beef cattle genetics research at University of Saskatchewan
A University of Saskatchewan project seeking to unlock the genetic potential of Canadian beef cattle has received a funding boost from the federal and provincial governments.
Brazil poised to declare itself bird flu ‘free,’ state official says
Brazil is ready to declare the country free of the bird flu virus on commercial flocks, Edivilson Brum, the head of Rio Grande do Sul state’s agriculture department, said on Wednesday in a statement.
Better pork eating is key to boosting consumption
A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing; the Canadian industry should consider what that means for them and their future direction
A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing. The Canadian industry, which supplies the U.S. with a lot of live pigs, should consider what that means for their future direction.
Exeter Produce’s Veri family diversifies into poultry for future generations
A second poultry barn was recently completed as part of a succession strategy
Exeter Produce’s Veri family diversifies into poultry production for future generation business succession.
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