Chicago cattle futures hit new contract highs, while boxed beef prices were lower.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures reach new contract highs
U.S. suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over New World screwworm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Sunday said she is suspending imports of live cattle, horses and bison through the southern U.S. border over the damaging pest New World screwworm, a measure that immediately drew opposition from Mexico.
Ontario farmer charged with fraud and mischief in theft case
A two-year investigation has led to charges against a Huron County farmer who had alleged that 45,000 chicks were stolen from his farm.
U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs make small gains
Chicago cattle futures ended mixed, while lean hogs made small gains on Friday.
Saskatchewan cattle producers want bovine TB investigation to target wildlife
Saskatchewan environment ministry says no positive tests have been found in elk and other cervids, but testing will continue
Saskatchewan cattle producers who packed a meeting room last week for updates on the bovine tuberculosis investigation originating in their area weren't happy with much of what they heard from officials.
U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches
Chicago cattle futures resumed their climb, Thursday, as summer grilling season approaches.
The end of a parasite control era
Treating internal parasites, as well as external pests like lice, is a different game now for beef farmers; the age of the one-stop parasite treatment is slipping
Treating internal parasites, as well as external pests like lice, is a different game now for beef farmers; the age of the one-stop parasite treatment is slipping
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures edge down
Chicago live and feeder cattle futures slipped from record highs on Wednesday. Most lean hog contracts also lost ground.
Sheep shearing day promotes education and economic awareness
Annual event an opportunity to advocate for the wool industry
The annual Shearing Day hosted by The Campaign for Wool in Canada and the Canadian Wool Council (CWC) brings industry advocates together to help raise awareness about Canadian wool.
Klassen: Feeder market consolidates as supplies decrease
For the week ending May 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The heifer discount to steers continues to narrow. Steady buying interest from Ontario was noted in Manitoba and certain locations in Saskatchewan.
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