Livestock Management
New sonic AI technology could give sheep farmers an alternative to ultrasound that they could use themselves to check ewes for pregnancy or detect dangerous parasites.
Livestock Management
Artificial intelligence powers sheep pregnancy and parasite detection tool
New sonic AI technology could offer sheep producers an alternative to ultrasound that they could use themselves to check for pregnancy or detect parasites
U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain
Chicago cattle futures rebounded on Wednesday after dropping on Tuesday over news the U.S. Department of Agriculture would gradually reopen borders to Mexican cattle imports.
Countdown begins for traceability
Cattle industry gears up for an overhaul of the system as long-awaited new regulations promise to reshape the sector
Canadian cattle producers are awaiting new federal traceability regulations following a two-year consultation process.
Hogs in good hands with this Alta. veterinarian
Frank Marshall is one of the last remaining pork veterinarians and one of the last remaining independent vets in the province
Frank Marshall has seen many changes in the hog industry since he graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983.
Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease
Turkey said on Wednesday it will shut down all livestock marketplaces to control the spread of highly contagious foot and mouth disease.
The Western Producer Livestock Report: July 3, 2025
Get the latest Western Producer Livestock Report for July 3, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.
Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
Larger Alberta operations were aggressive and competition was fierce with Ontario orders evident across Western Canada
For the week ending June 27, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.
Canfax Cattle Market Report – July 3, 2025
Though the western Canadian fed market has pulled back slightly in recent weeks, prices continue to be historically strong.
USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall
Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.
