This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Fed market rises Over the past three months, the fed market has been stuck in a five-dollar […] Read more
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MacAulay talks trade at Canadian Western Agribition after trip to China
REGINA — Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay said Chinese officials gave him no indication of where it’s investigation of Canadian canola imports is heading. He returned from a trip to Beijing earlier this month where he met with industry leaders, importers and Canadian stakeholders. Speaking to reporters at Canadian Western Agribition, MacAulay said China is […] Read more
Agribition 2024 burning of the brand focuses on community
Roughriders head coach Corey Mace launches Agribition by burning the brand
The 53rd Western Canadian Agribition kicked off on Monday morning with the annual burning of the brand. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said although the burning of the brand usually leans more politicaly with different dignitaries, this year they decided to focus on community. Related story: Eight things about Agribition to know before you go That’s […] Read more
Agribition 2024: As Canadian Western Agribition enters year 53, here’s some history
Canadian Western Agribition has been a staple event in Regina for the last 53 years. It’s become the place where the world of agriculture meets to show, share, sell and swap stories. Since 1971, the last week of November has been a busy time in the Queen City as it plays host to many domestic […] Read more
Producers must take their bulls’ health by the horns
Bulls can be hard to handle, but there are good facilities for examining and treating them. They should be vaccinated for most things you give to cows, with the exception of scours vaccines. Deworming and lice control should always be considered, since bulls get the highest load of flies in summer. When handling bulls, get […] Read more
Management can reduce dark-cutter issues
Cattle, particularly heifers, that are more physically stressed and exposed to aggression are more likely to cut dark
REGINA — Beef carcasses deemed as dark cutters represent a small percentage of slaughtered cattle but a significant discount to producers. A Canada B4 grade reduced carcass value by about $300 at the time of a recent study. According to the Canadian Beef Grading Agency, over the last 10 years the annual prevalence of dark […] Read more
Winter feed supplies a good news story
Glacier FarmMedia – There’s no shortage of livestock feed across the Prairies but producers are urged to test feed to ensure quality this year. “Stock is good,” said Manitoba livestock specialist Pam Iwanchysko via email Oct. 29. However, a lot of feed was harvested later in the season, putting it at higher risk for quality […] Read more
New stress reliever has many uses on cattle operations
A new product released into the cattle and swine market has strong potential to help cattle producers in many ways. Its main premise is calming cattle for a considerable period of time. Making cattle calmer in the most stressful stages of their life can go a long way toward reducing sickness and improving weight gains. […] Read more
Fines rise for uninspected meat sales
Alberta meat industry applauds larger fines for illegal slaughter that will help maintain trust in food safety
Alberta livestock producers and abattoir operators are applauding a move to increase penalties for illegal livestock slaughter and sale of uninspected meat in the province. Doug Roxburgh, a beef producer from Rimbey and current vice-chair of Alberta Beef Producers, said the changes show support for Alberta’s livestock industries. “Alberta beef producers stand behind stronger penalties […] Read more
Return of US drought delays cattle-herd rebuilding, hurting Tyson Foods
Chicago (Reuters) — The return of drought in U.S. cattle-producing areas is delaying ranchers’ plans to expand production after the nation’s herd shrank to its smallest level in seven decades, farmers and analysts said. Tight cattle supplies are squeezing meatpackers, including Tyson Foods, which reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday, and consumers facing high beef prices. […] Read more
