I recently attended the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization’s Animal Health Summit. The conference provided veterinarians, producers and other industry stakeholders an update on the current status of foot and mouth disease (FMD) worldwide. VIDO was founded more than 45 years ago at the University of Saskatchewan and is a leader in infectious disease research […] Read more
Beef cattle
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s 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 prices steady The Alberta fed market saw light to moderate mid-week cash trade, with dressed prices […] Read more
Sask. beef producers say Ottawa should pony up
Agriculture Canada said it’s working with the provinces to determine additional support required by farmers
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association last week asked Ottawa to come through with AgriRecovery money. However, the federal government said the AgriRecovery process isn’t yet complete. In August the Saskatchewan government announced it would spend $70 million to help cattle producers cope with drought and feed shortages. The money is meant to be its share of support […] Read more
Farm groups pose questions for Manitoba parties
Many Manitoba farmers are watching the provincial election campaign, hoping to hear promises for improving agricultural challenges and fearing that farmers might be targeted for perceived problems. The Progressive Conservative government is fighting what polls say is an uphill battle to retain power, while New Democratic Party is trying to lock down what many polls […] Read more
Profitability of cattle unlikely to spur expansion
Previously unimaginable, 550 to 600-pound steer calves seem destined to fetch more than $2,000 each during the fall calf run. Unfortunately, this newfound profitability in the beef sector is unlikely to reverse the steady erosion of cattle numbers in Western Canada. Even with heifer calf prices somewhat lower than steers, selling 300 calves this fall […] Read more
Calf castration requires humane approach, code compliance
The younger, the better when it comes to cattle castration, and proficient techniques will reduce stress and losses in the herd. Band application at birth or at a young age, or knife castration at or before turnout, are the two most desirable ways. The beef code of practice requires pain control for any animal older […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s 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 prices steady Canadian fed prices have trended mostly steady over the past month, averaging in the […] Read more
Just say ‘no’ to Britain
Red meat groups push Ottawa to keep U.K. out of trade deal
Canada’s beef and red meat industry is asking the public for help to prevent the United Kingdom from joining a trade deal. The Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council and National Cattle Feeders’ Association launched a campaign Sept. 12 called Say No To a Bad Deal. Their goal is to pressure the federal government so […] Read more
Alta. begins work on feed aid
Alberta isn’t waiting on the outcome of negotiations with the federal government for an AgriRecovery cost-sharing agreement and is drafting eligibility requirements for livestock producers to access assistance for feed. In an open letter to stakeholders dated Aug. 21, Alberta Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson reiterated the challenges faced by all livestock producers to source feed […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Few fed trades Feedlots were not enthusiastic sellers last week, and cash market trade was limited. Light […] Read more
