Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian cattle and hog inventories on January 1 were down compared to one year prior, Statistics Canada reported today. This was the third consecutive year of declining livestock herds, though losses were more modest than the previous two years. Cattle and calves on Canadian farms totalled 10.9 million as of Jan. 1, […] Read more
Beef cattle
Cattle calmer when they catch the scent of a nursing cow
A synthetic pheromone that mimics the scent of a lactating mother cow is starting to show its value in cattle handing.
WP Livestock Report
WP Livestock Report
WP Livestock Report
VIDEO: Producers support mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba
Eighty-five to 90 per cent of Manitoba Beef Producers members vote in favour of the resolution put forth at a recent meeting
After years of debate and discussion, cattle producers in Manitoba are supporting mandatory livestock inspection in the province.
Sask. government, feds fund livestock, forage research
A total of $7.2 million was awarded to a variety of research projects in several sectors, including beef, swine and forage
A wide range of projects will benefit from recently announced research funding from the Saskatchewan and federal governments.
Research takes closer look at pain management
Castration, branding and dehorning all cause cattle pain; researcher says more work needed to find the most effective control
Pain management continues to be a priority animal welfare issue, particularly as updates to the beef cattle code of practice loom.
Setting cattle aside may help buffer effects of U.S. tariffs
With the Trump tariff threat looming, should Canada’s beef sector start pondering an ask for a set-aside program, should the trade barriers be imposed?
With the Trump tariff threat looming, should Canada’s beef sector start pondering an ask for a set-aside program, should the trade barriers be imposed?
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association.
WP Livestock Report
WP Livestock Report
WP Livestock Report
Pheromone product promises to keep cattle calmer
The product, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems
Pheromone product FerAppease, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems.
