Livestock Management
The lukewarm reception to the largest U.S. pork processor’s public offering underscores investors’ cautious approach to new listings.
Livestock Management
IPO gets lukewarm response
IPO gets lukewarm response
Increased iron dose can help prevent anemia in piglets
Increased iron dose can help prevent anemia in piglets
Veterinarian Blaine Tully looks at the importance of iron in the health of piglets.
Producers urged to watch sulphate levels
University of Saskatchewan grad student says Prairie levels are high and the impact on ruminants can be severe
Jordan Johnson, a University of Saskatchewan grad student working on her PhD in animal science, shared the importance of water quality and testing with those attending the Saskatchewan Sheep Symposium recently.
Pricier barley curbs feeders’ upside potential
Pricier barley curbs feeders’ upside potential
Glacier FarmMedia columnist Jerry Klassen takes his weekly look at what’s making news in the cattle markets.
Western Producer Livestock Report
Western Producer Livestock Report
Western Producer Livestock Report for the week of February 6, 2025.
Canfax report
Canfax report
This week’s cattle market information selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association.
Red hot beef sector faces new threat
Report estimates the 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian imports will reduce wholesale beef prices by at least a 13 per cent
Market analyst Kevin Grier said despite numerous threats over many years, from concerns about red meat consumption to the arrival of plant-based “meat,” the per capita consumption of beef, pork and chicken has continued to rise.
Alberta Beef Producers works toward being fully funded
Alberta Beef Producers sees non-refundable checkoff as long-term goal, but says it will take a cautious approach
The topic of check-off refunds has long been a key conversation in Alberta’s beef industry. Check-off dollars are intended to promote and support the cattle industry in Alberta, but about $3.2 million is taken out of Alberta Beef Producers’ budget each year due to refund requests from Alberta producers. Of the $4.50 per head check-off […] Read more
VIDEO: All in a dog day’s work
Glacier FarmMedia – Rudy Wall of Cochrane Creek Farm doesn’t just sell hot dogs from the heritage breed pigs that he raises on his farm, he’s also serving up food security, food quality and food availability for the people he feeds. Wall’s free-range pig farm north of Petersfield, Man., is a small operation by modern […] Read more
Mexico, U.S. reach deal to delay tariffs for one month
Trudeau and Trump to speak again later today
MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month after Mexico agreed on Monday to reinforce its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to stem the flow of illegal drugs. The agreement also includes a U.S. commitment to prevent trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico, Mexican President […] Read more
