Advances in the production of sexed semen have opened many doors in dairy and beef cattle production. It is another way producers can fine tune their management to potentially get higher returns. For many years, the dairy sector has focused on using sexed semen for heifers and top-end cows, the cows from which producers want […] Read more
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Cattle may help recycle food waste
A new film produced by the Canadian Cattle Association highlights how feedlots are using diverse feed sources
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada wastes about half the food it produces, but cattle can convert that waste into protein production. To highlight that ability, the next documentary in a five-part series from the Canadian Cattle Association focuses on feedlots and their role in recycling food waste. “There are concerns folks have about the environment and […] Read more
‘We’ve never seen anything like this before’
Glacier FarmMedia – Veterinarians and food safety officials have been scrambling for about a month to understand the origin and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. dairy herds across several states. Many potential vectors have been considered, from migratory birds, direct cow-to-cow transmission and milking equipment. A University of Guelph veterinary professor has […] Read more
Canfax report
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. Tight fed supplies Fed cattle are working through tight supplies. Prices rallied $13 per hundredweight over the […] Read more
Milk supply safe from avian flu: FDA
REUTERS — About one in five samples of commercial milk in the U.S. tested positive for traces of bird flu in a national survey, with a greater proportion coming from areas with infected herds. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said there is no evidence that the milk poses a danger or that a live […] Read more
Producers should ask their vets about new medications
With global supply issues, manufacturing issues and transportation or distribution issues, the words “back order” can strike fear in the hearts of producers and veterinarians. The bigger a herd becomes, the more critical that veterinary product shortages become, so it’s critical to keep potential solutions in mind. Keeping an open line of communication with the […] Read more
Canfax report
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. Spring rally continues Alberta fed prices continued their spring rally. Last week, fed steers and heifers traded […] Read more
Bovine flu a reminder of risk management in markets
While recent price drops have limited options, cow-calf producers can still lock in a profit, says market analyst
Glacier FarmMedia – The fundamentals still look strong for cattle prices, despite recent hiccups in the futures market, says a market analyst, but for those buying stockers, a little risk management can go a long way. The bovine influenza A virus has infected one person so far but the risk to people and cattle seems […] Read more
Beef-on-dairy hybrid options ranked using existing data
Lactanet partners with Angus group to help dairies that are moving towards becoming meat producers as well
Glacier FarmMedia – More dairy producers are interested in getting a slice of the beef pie these days. That’s led Lactanet to work with an U.S.-based Angus association to share genotyping of Angus bulls from Canada, the U.S. and Australia and improve breeding decisions for those hybrid farms. Brian Van Doormaal, chief services officer for […] Read more
Feed options needed during drought
Growing perennial and annual crops can stretch the grazing period to provide farmers options during a drought
REGINA — This year could be another dry one and cattle producers may have to consider management options. This includes whether herd numbers can be maintained with available feed sources or whether animals can be moved elsewhere. “Do I work with my neighbour, who is a cropping guy, and maybe strike up a deal to […] Read more
