Livestock Management
Kajal Latimer, a scientist, describes the creation of a new genomic tool for commercial cow producers
Livestock Management
Researchers say the right genes make 100 pounds of difference in cattle
Animals that were identified as higher performers outgained other animals consistently
Approach to horse hoof care has evolved over the years
Hoof care has been deeply influenced by the barefoot movement, which emerged as a response to the limitations of traditional horseshoeing
Hoof care has been deeply influenced by the barefoot movement, which emerged as a response to the limitations of traditional horseshoeing
Vet college gives students livestock experience
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine hopes program will encourage more students to consider large animal practice
A high percentage of veterinary students have no personal experience with cattle, sheep and pigs.
Canfax report
Canfax report
Weekly cattle market information selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association.
Prairie feeder markets experience lower volumes
Bad weather forced many auction barns to cancel sales last week, and those that were held had fewer animals to sell
Columnist Jerry Klassen takes a look at feeder cattle markets for the week ending Feb. 8.
Beef exports expected to set record
Canada Beef outlines the top international markets where products were shipped around the world in the previous year
Canada is expected to set a record year for beef export value in 2024.
Tariff tensions stall forward contracts
Canada’s pork industry faces new risks as U.S. trade policies disrupt market stability
Tariff concerns influence discussions at swine seminar
British beef exports to Canada up 174 per cent
Ralph Goodale, Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom, says it’s time for ‘another go’ at reaching a trade agreement
British beef imports to Canada are booming. Is there an opportunity for a Canada-UK trade deal?
Beef producers should assess their operations for every threat level
New regulations aimed at foot-and-mouth disease; beef producers urged to assess their operations for every threat level
Canadian cattle producers can expect new traceability regulations this spring.
Uncertainty rules as Canadian cattle industry faces tariff threat
As Canadian beef producers return from talks with their U.S. counterparts, the only thing that seems clear is that neither side wants tariffs
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian producers returning from an American beef conference are no wiser about how their industry will be affected by possible American tariffs, said the past-president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). “Absolutely nobody knows what’s going to happen. We’re awfully thankful we got a 30-day reprieve, but at the end of the […] Read more
