Most Chicago cattle futures settled with small gains after trading near highs earlier on Wednesday. Lean hogs closed slightly down.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide
Chicago cattle futures made gains for the second day running while lean hog contracts settled with small losses.
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
Glacier FarmMedia – On August 12, 2025, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) announced their decision to withdraw their membership from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026. The decision was made following extensive decision and strategic review by the board of ABP. In a press release, Doug Roxburgh, chair of ABP, said national organizations […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
ABP to conclude its membership with CCA, effective July 1, 2026
Alberta Beef Producers announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex
For the week ending August 9, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average. Many weight categories notched fresh record highs. Ontario demand was evident across western Canada for calves and yearlings.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs make gains
Chicago cattle futures closed with small gains on Monday after Friday's fall. Lean hog futures were also up.
Canfax cattle market report – August 14, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for August 14, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall hard, hogs mixed
Feeder and live cattle futures fell hard on Friday while lean hogs closed on either side of unchanged.
Lameness in bulls often caused by stifle injuries
Injuries to the stifle joint frequently mark the end for breeding bulls because salvage is seen as the best option
Injuries to the stifle joint commonly cause lameness in breeding bulls. The stifle in large animals is equivalent to the human knee.
World food prices at two-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says
World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said.
