The lingering drought in parts of the Prairies is changing the way some beef producers feed their cows.
Beef cattle
Drought drives stored feed, byproduct use in cow-calf herds
Total mixed ration mixers help make some byproducts more palatable
Handling equipment can calm cattle
Limiting sight lines and using natural cattle behaviour can help make handling better for both the animals and people
There’s consensus that keeping cattle calmer during handling reduces the stress for the animals and the people managing them.
Canfax Report
Prices keep rising on the western Canadian fed market, with new highs set yet again for the week ending May 2.
Canfax report
Western Canadian fed cattle prices continue to rally, achieving a new record high during the week ending April 25.
Canadian beef exporters escape tariff damage
The American beef sector has largely responded to tariffs by urging trade partners to reduce barriers rather than retaliate
I could almost hear the huge sighs of relief coming from Canadian livestock and meat producers on April 2 when U.S. president Donald Trump announced he was imposing a new 10 per cent tariff on all imports.
Organic livestock faces challenges
Organic producers say their production has been limited by the disconnect between industry standards and implementation
While organic crop production is taking off, organic livestock is falling behind.
Letters to the editor – May 1, 2025
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Alberta cattle feeder association nears loan program suspension resolution
Legal firm restructuring officer continuing forward progress to get loan program injunction lifted
Cody McBride has been hired as the new supervisor for the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative, indicating its suspension from Alberta’s Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee program will soon be lifted.
Pasture plant development called key to ideal turnout time
A livestock expert from North Dakota State University says forage yields can take a hit if grazing starts too early in the spring
One of the most important decisions a producer can make is when to start grazing, and plant development should be top of mind when deciding, according to a North Dakota grazing specialist.
Canfax report
Western Canadian fed cattle prices continued to hold at record-high levels for the week ending April 17.
