Livestock Management
A New Zealand biotech startup says it has a vaccine that can dramatically lower methane emissions from livestock.
Livestock Management
New Zealand startup promises methane vaccine for cattle
New Zealand company in running for investment in emission-reducing treatment for livestock
Process begins to update pig welfare codes of practice
The National Farmed Animal Care Council code process requires a review every five years and updating every 10 years to remain relevant.
Beef farmers want fair shake for livestock price insurance
The government cost-shares funding for crop insurance; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment
The government cost-shares funding for crop insurance in Canada; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment.
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle dip, lean hogs gain
Nearly all Chicago cattle futures dipped on Wednesday while lean hogs saw gains.
The Western Producer Livestock Report: June 12 Update
The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was $75.97 June 6 and $77.01 on May 30.
U.S. livestock: Feeders rise; live cattle, lean hogs mixed
Chicago feeder cattle futures continue to push upward on Tuesday while live cattle and lean hogs ended mixed.
CFIA awards contract for long-awaited foot-and-mouth vaccine bank
The federal government has awarded contracts to vaccine makers in a step toward the creation of a long-awaited foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank.
Olymel to expand Quebec sausage plant, shutter two sites
Meat processor Olymel will expand its sausage production facility in Trois-Rivières and will shut down two other Quebec locations the company announced Tuesday.
Canfax Cattle Market Report – June 12, 2025
Alberta fed steer and heifer prices climbed higher again last week. Steers closed up $1.21 to $301.11 per hundredweight, while heifers were up $3.67 at $300.25.
Feeder market follows fed prices higher
Feedlots report margins of $500-$720 per head through May, which has been the main factor driving the feeder market
For the week ending June 6, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $15 per hundredweight higher in some cases.
