Livestock Management
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian cattle and hog inventories on January 1 were down compared to one year prior, Statistics Canada reported today. This was the third consecutive year of declining livestock herds, though losses were more modest than the previous two years. Cattle and calves on Canadian farms totalled 10.9 million as of Jan. 1, […] Read more
Livestock Management
Cattle calmer when they catch the scent of a nursing cow
A synthetic pheromone that mimics the scent of a lactating mother cow is starting to show its value in cattle handing.
WP Livestock Report
WP Livestock Report
WP Livestock Report
VIDEO: Producers support mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba
Eighty-five to 90 per cent of Manitoba Beef Producers members vote in favour of the resolution put forth at a recent meeting
After years of debate and discussion, cattle producers in Manitoba are supporting mandatory livestock inspection in the province.
Crop insurance prices fall for 2025, no new programs
Provincial and federal governments say they will continue to work on improving coverage for the livestock sector
The 2025 Saskatchewan crop insurance program announced this week includes lower prices for most crops and no new programs or changes.
Sask. government, feds fund livestock, forage research
A total of $7.2 million was awarded to a variety of research projects in several sectors, including beef, swine and forage
A wide range of projects will benefit from recently announced research funding from the Saskatchewan and federal governments.
Pain control at castration in calves has obvious benefits
A recent survey on pain mitigation at castration yielded highly encouraging results
You probably won’t make money by using pain control, but your calves will feel better, pair up faster and you’ll be doing something that promotes animal welfare in your industry.
Research takes closer look at pain management
Castration, branding and dehorning all cause cattle pain; researcher says more work needed to find the most effective control
Pain management continues to be a priority animal welfare issue, particularly as updates to the beef cattle code of practice loom.
Feeder market softens while waiting on tariffs
Healthy margins have supported prices, but profitability could quickly turn negative in March if tariffs are implemented
For the week ending Feb. 15, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4 to $8 lower on average, compared to the week ending Feb. 1.
Setting cattle aside may help buffer effects of U.S. tariffs
With the Trump tariff threat looming, should Canada’s beef sector start pondering an ask for a set-aside program, should the trade barriers be imposed?
With the Trump tariff threat looming, should Canada’s beef sector start pondering an ask for a set-aside program, should the trade barriers be imposed?
