Ontario Stockyards will bring a scaled-down version of a “pre-sort” auction to its Cookstown facility starting Sept. 18.
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Grouping cattle from various sellers to appeal to buyers
Cookstown to offer ‘pre-sort’ sales starting in September
Norway’s livestock genetics drive efficiency, sustainability in swine and dairy production
From boosting piglet survival to breeding lower-methane dairy cows, genetics companies Topigs Norsvin and Geno are helping farmers worldwide improve productivity and cut environmental impact
Norwegian genetics leaders Topigs Norsvin and Geno are advancing swine and dairy breeding with a focus on robust animals, higher efficiency, and lower methane emissions—delivering global solutions for farmers facing climate and sustainability challenges.
Cattle water bowls hold insight into animal health, antimicrobial resistance
Swabbing cattle watering bowls used in genomic testing to find antimicrobial resistance and look for bovine respiratory disease
A University of Saskatchewan researcher is examining the transmission of the virus that causes bovine respiratory disease in water bowls in troughs.
Klassen: Feeder market makes another leg higher
For the week ending August 23, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. In some locations such as Lethbridge, larger packages of quality yearlings traded $10 to as much as $20/cwt higher.
Livestock demos feature the latest in handling and management
Beef, dairy and sheep all have specialized demonstrations catering to those sectors
Livestock demonstrations feature the latest in handling and management at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
ABP to conclude its membership with CCA, effective July 1, 2026
Alberta Beef Producers announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex
For the week ending August 9, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average. Many weight categories notched fresh record highs. Ontario demand was evident across western Canada for calves and yearlings.
An Ontario-Japan beef marketing partnership hits 10 years
Ontario Corn Fed Beef partnership with Kinsho Stores in Japan is a model for other exporters
Ontario Corn Fed Beef’s partnership with Kinsho Stores in Japan is a model for other Canadian agriculture exporters.
Klassen: Feeder market in price discovery mode
For the week ending August 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 higher. Quality yearling packages off grass were up as much as $15 in some cases. Prices for similar weight cattle were quite variable across the Prairies, which made the market hard to define. The market appears to be in price discovery mode for the grass yearling market.
Klassen: Lower U.S. calf crop supports Canadian feeder cattle market
For the week ending July 26, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. Yearlings off grass weighing 900 pounds plus were very strong and may have been up $3 to $5 from the previous week.
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