Livestock
Steve Eicker, founder of DairyComp 305, long-used dairy management software, says the data shows that earlier culling of older cows makes sense from a financial and environmental impact.
Livestock
Replacing cows sooner best for welfare and profit, says Dairy Comp 305 co-founder
Older cows have more prevalence of disease so earlier culling means cows will have better welfare overall
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures, boxed beef on the rise
In the first trading day of June, live and cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange made substantial gains.
U.S. livestock: Lean hogs up, cattle edge down
Chicago cattle futures closed slightly down on Friday while lean hogs continued to gain.
China issues countrywide ban on Brazilian poultry imports
China has issued a ban on all imports of poultry and related products from Brazil over an avian influenza outbreak, two weeks after suspending import applications from the country's poultry farms.
Beef farmers return to Queen’s Park for annual barbecue and lobby day
The Beef Farmers of Ontario returned to Queen’s Park this week to host its annual barbecue and lobby day on the lawn of the Ontario Legislature, just prior to Ontario’s […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle contracts regain strength, hogs edge down
Chicago cattle futures returned to gains on Thursday after two days of losses, while all but the most distant hog contracts edged down.
Feed Grain Weekly: Farmers still waiting on pasture
Buying activity at feedlots continue to be strong
There is still some buying activity at feedlots despite some cattle already being put out to pasture for the summer months, according to Susanne Leclerc at Edmonton-based Market Master Ltd.
New bee health product receives federal approval
Hops provide the key ingredient for a new bee immunity tool approved for beekeeper use in Canada
Hops provide the key ingredient for a new bee immunity tool approved for beekeeper use in Canada by Health Canada.
Beef barn design becoming more versatile
Producers should consider both current and future needs for new builds
Beef barn design geared to all stages of cattle management is beginning to dominate new builds in Ontario.
Wild pig control goes high-tech
From drones to scent-lured cameras, digital tools are transforming how Canada finds and eradicates invasive wild pigs
Digital tools and new technology is transforming how Canada finds, traps and eradicates invasive wild pigs
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