Livestock Management
Chicago cattle futures fell on Monday after the USDA reported a human case of New World screwworm in the U.S.
Livestock Management
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slide on human screwworm case report
Lean hog futures rise
U.S. confirms nation’s first travel-associated human screwworm case connected to Central American outbreak
USDA criticized by cattle producers for failing to take timely measures to prevent screwworm from entering the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country.
Alberta eases water access for riparian restoration
Small riparian restoration projects in the province will no longer need a licence for temporary water diversion
Alberta government removes requirement for temporary diversion licence to water plants up to 100 cubic metres per day for smaller riparian restoration projects
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory
Cattle futures climbed again on Friday as USDA data showed a continued decline in cattle on feed. Hogs also rose.
Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021
Lower slaughter, retained breeding stock supports inventories
Canadian cattle numbers rose as of July 1, the first year-over-year increase since 2021 according to new data from Statistics Canada.
Universal Ostrich Farm loses CFIA cull appeal
Embattled farm has drawn international attention since cull was ordered due to bird flu cases
Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. lost its appeal to stop an ordered cull of over 400 birds.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally peters out on position squaring
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on Thursday after rising for four consecutive sessions, as traders booked profits and squared positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly Cattle on Feed report due after the market's close on Friday, analysts said.
Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer
Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals.
How a cycling theory can help ranchers boost profits
Farmers and ranchers can see big results on their operations by focusing on relatively simple, small changes
By focusing on relatively simple, small changes, farmers and ranchers can see big results
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue rally on constrained supply
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rose for the fourth session in a row on Wednesday, as a continued tight supply of cattle and resilient consumer demand for beef boosted futures, traders said.
