Livestock Management
Alberta Beef Producers announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
Livestock Management
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
ABP to conclude its membership with CCA, 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.
Smithfield Foods raises annual profit forecast as hog business recovers
Smithfield Foods raised its annual operating profit forecast on Tuesday as its hog business rebounded from losses and the biggest U.S. pork processor said it resumed U.S. exports to China that had been crippled by tariffs.
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.
Western Producer Livestock Report – August 14, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for August 14, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.
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.
Feeder cattle market in price discovery mode
Prices for similar weight cattle have been quite variable across the Prairies, making the market difficult to define
For the week ending Aug. 2, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 higher.
CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.
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.
