It’s projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers’ margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.
Beef cattle
Cattle producers can manage difficult labours with tested strategies
Dr. Shania Jack, a veterinarian at the Morden Vet Clinic, shares her tips and techniques for dealing with calving dystocia
Manitoba cattle producers can manage difficult calving situations by following some tested strategies.
Stress-free banding castration for calves
Manitoba rancher Jodi Suchoplas outlines her tips on castration for cow-calf operations
When done properly, elastic band castration (banding) is quick, requires minimal restraint, is less invasive than surgical methods and eliminates the need for stitches.
Western Canadian feeder market continues upward trend
For the week ending April 11, western Canadian feeder market continues upward trend
Beef farmers may be missing out on better forage genetics
New and improved alfalfa and grass varieties are out there, but not every livestock producer in Western Canada is fighting to grow them
New and improved alfalfa and grass varieties are out there, but not every livestock producer in Western Canada is fighting to grow those cutting-edge forage genetics.
Canfax Report
Record-high prices for Western Canadian fed cattle showed no sign of diminishing during the week ending April 11.
Grazing leases draw controversy in Taber area
High bids are pushing cattle out in favour of irrigation ventures
Cattle producers in the Municipal District of Taber say they’re being pushed out as land leases come up for renewal and their lease rates skyrocket.
Routine deworming no longer the answer for parasite control: Beef Cattle Research Council
Parasites are becoming resistant to common livestock medications; strategic treatment and monitoring might be the better way for beef producers rather than blanket treating the herd
Parasites are becoming resistant to common livestock medications; strategic treatment and monitoring might be the better way for beef producers rather than blanket treating the herd
Canfax report
The Western Canadian fed cattle market was hot during the week ending March 28, with new record-high prices set for both steers and heifers.
Saskatchewan farm ordered to pay $12 million fee to B.C. man in ranch deal
Darrel Monette said he will immediately appeal the judge’s decision that he owed consulting fees
Darrel Monette said he will immediately appeal the judge’s decision that he owed consulting fees
