Livestock Management
Recent findings suggest that pelvic collapse, caused by incomplete fusion of the pelvic symphysis, is a widespread yet largely undiagnosed condition, especially in young thoroughbreds, and likely prevalent in other sport horses.
Livestock Management
Piglets need close care for the first day of their life
Half of pig mortality that occurs before market happens from birth to wean, and the first 24 hours is especially important
The first 24 hours of a piglet’s life are critical—get it right, and you’re on your way to a healthy, thriving market hog. Get it wrong, and you could be looking at lifelong struggles.
Feeder market digests U.S. tariff structure
Cow-calf and backgrounding operators should use strength in cattle markets to protect against potential market volatility
For the week ending April 4, the feeder cattle market was hard to define. Many auction barns did not have sales.
Canfax Report
After yet another round of tariff uncertainty, the Alberta fed market set new record-high prices the week ending April 4.
Bison production still niche, but future looks bright
Of all the livestock diversification options promoted back in the 1980s and 1990s, about the only one to withstand the test of time is bison.
Grain growers say Liberals must compensate for tariffs
The organization representing Canada’s grain farmers said the Liberal agriculture platform won’t meet its members’ needs
Grain Growers of Canada said promises in the Liberal agriculture platform don’t go far enough to help farmers affected by Chinese tariffs and the ongoing threat of tariffs from the United States.
WP Livestock Report
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U.S. hogs averaged was $87.40 on a carcass basis on April 4, down from $88.30 on March 28.
Fallout continues after loan program halted at Alberta’s largest feeder co-op
Cattle producers with Picture Butte feeder cooperative hoping provincial FALG program suspension will be lifted soon
Aftershocks are still resonating after the Alberta government suspended a loan program at the province’s largest cattle feeding operation.
Improvements flagged for Manitoba beef sector
National cow-calf survey suggests a shorter breeding season, wider vaccination, increased feed testing and more use of implants are the province’s low-hanging fruit for bolstering farm performance
Shortening the breeding season, higher vaccine uptake, regular feed testing and more use of implants are all ways that Manitoba cattle producers can improve the health and profitability of their herds.
BSE testing continues despite country’s clean bill of health
Testing for BSE at slaughterhouses continues, despite the dramatic decline in cases in recent years and the fact that Canada’s last case was in 2015.
