Livestock Management
Chicago cattle and hog futures fell for the second day running ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. Most-active December live cattle closed at 232.675 cents a pound, down 2.475 cents. October contracts settled at 231.100 cents a pound, down 2.350 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures closed at 349.125 cents per pound, a loss […] Read more
Livestock Management
Feeder market continues the climb
For the week ending Aug. 30, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4-8 per hundredweight higher on average.
Canfax cattle market report – September 11, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for September 11, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market…
The Western Producer Livestock Report – September 11, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for September 11, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data…
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Meat and plant protein are both good for human health – McMaster study
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Conservation groups enter grazing lease debate
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Rest stops of no benefit to feeder calves during long hauls, according to researchers
Three Canadian transport trials showed that providing a rest stop during long-distance transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for…
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Petition launched over grazing lease controversy
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Growth plates are instrumental in shaping a horse’s life
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Saskatchewan RM declines feedlot application, cites bylaws
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U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures slide
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed at 235.150 cents a pound, down 1.125 cents. October contracts settled at 233.450 cents per pound, down 1.150 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.300 cents a pound, down 0.200 […] Read more
Feeder market consolidates at historic highs
For the week ending Sept. 6, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.
Canfax cattle market report – September 18, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for September 18, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.
The Western Producer Livestock Report – September 18, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for September 18, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.
Teamwork and well-designed handling systems part of safely working cattle
Safely moving cattle also requires teamwork and an effective handling system
When moving cattle, the safety of handlers, their team and their animals all boils down to three things: the cattle, the handling system and the behaviour of the team.
Fog fever, or ‘the grunts,’ spells trouble for beef cattle
This illness means trouble for cattle whether it’s called fog fever or the grunts, but fortunately it can be prevented
Whether you call it fog fever or something else, this illness means trouble for cattle. Learn what triggers the disease and how to prevent it.
Brandon auction mart closure not a harbinger of decline among Manitoba auctions
Managers and owners say they’re adapting to the changing times and in some cases seeing their sales grow
Does a diminished cattle herd and recent auction mart closures mean a general trend of decline among Manitoba livestock auctions? It doesn’t appear so.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on investor expectations that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins might announce a re-opening of the border with Mexico for cattle imports in a speech in Oklahoma on Friday. The U.S. is currently closed to cattle imports from Mexico because of an infestation south of the […] Read more
Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs
Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.
