U.S. hogs averaged $106.69 on a carcass basis July 11, down from $110.21 July 4.
Livestock Management
Feeder market may overextend to the upside
Cow-calf producers are advised to avoid selling calves in October because this is usually the lowest price in the fall.
Countdown begins for traceability
Canadian cattle producers are awaiting new federal traceability regulations following a two-year consultation process.
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Canfax Cattle Market Report – July 17, 2025
The western Canadian fed market pulled back slightly during the week ending July 11, but prices are still within $5 per hundredweight of June’s record highs.
Feeder market consolidates on limited volumes
Calf numbers limited and quality is poor; ‘clean-up’ cattle are available but the smaller packages are discounted heavily
For the week ending July 12, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from two weeks earlier.
Beef check-off collection system aligns across the country
Producers in the three western provinces will now pay levies based on where the cattle came from, not where they were sold
A single and aligned check-off collection system based on where producers live makes the system equal said Chad Ross, Saskatchewan Cattle Association chair.
Canfax report July 10
Cow prices may trend sideways over the next month before a small price rally in early August
Cow prices may trend sideways over the next month before a small price rally in early August
WP livestock report for July 10
WP livestock report for July 10
Feeder market may overextend to the upside
The current situation provides an opportunity for the cow-calf producer but is negative news for the feedlot operator
Cow-calf producers are advised to avoid selling calves in October because this is usually the lowest price in the fall.
Coffin bone rotation does not cause laminitis in horses
It’s important to understanding laminitis as the breakdown of this living anchor rather than as the rotation of a bone
The living architecture of a horse hoof — laminae, fascia and blood vessels — is meant to stay in alignment with the bone.When these living structures fail, the capsule loses its attachments.
Saskatchewan allows diversion of low-yield crops to livestock feed
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation has put the double low yield appraisal process in place to allow some crops to be turned into feed.
Positive changes have been made to Canada’s BSE program
Canada has had BSE negligible risk status for some time now, but samples are still needed to maintain this status.
