For the week ending July 19, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from the previous week, although volumes were limited.
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Klassen: Lower feed grain prices set to enhance feeder cattle prices
Metagenomics change how disease is diagnosed
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan use the technique to identify disease through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
The study of genetic material from environmental samples has changed the way crops are bred, disease is addressed and animal’s genetic makeup understood.
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets surge on New World screwworm fears
For the week ending July 12, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves weighing 550-800 pounds were quoted $5 lower to as much as $10 higher.
U.S. livestock: Record highs in cattle futures
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued to set new records on Tuesday, as improving packer margins, strong demand and chart-based buying provided support. August feeder cattle futures were up by 5.400 cents per pound at 319.125 cents per pound. The August live cattle contract gained 4.075 cents per pound at 219.975 cents at […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market may have overextended to the upside
For the week ending July 4, there were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada due to holidays on July 1 and July 4. Major auction markets in the U.S. were also closed or had limited numbers on offer. Prices quoted from south of the border were steady to $4 higher on average but the market was hard to define.
Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.
Fergus Agricultural Society brings farming to life for local students
Organization hosts first-ever agriculture education day
The Fergus Agricultural Society held its first Agriculture Education Day for Grade 5 students in Centre Wellington, Ontario.
Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls on softer fed cattle market
For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. However, prices for August and September delivery were unchanged from the previous week.
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.
Bovine tuberculosis found in Manitoba
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis, the province’s first bovine TB case in years
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis after samples from a cow tested positive for the bacterial disease. It's the province's first bovine TB case in years.
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