The government cost-shares funding for crop insurance in Canada; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment.
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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 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.
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.
Wildfire smoke poses health risks to farmers and livestock
Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations
Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from the health impacts of wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations.
Horse-for-slaughter trial delayed
A Manitoba horse farm faces one charge based on a 2022 air shipment that animal rights goup says was not compliant with livestock transportation rules
A high-profile animal welfare case involving a Manitoba-based live horse exporter has had its day in court delayed after the farm’s defence lawyer requested more time to review expert witness submissions.
Hoof crack problems can often be solved in the hindgut
While hoof wall cracks might not always cause lameness, they are seldom purely cosmetic and often point to underlying health concerns that deserve closer attention.
Six myths of livestock price insurance
Livestock price insurance leads in Manitoba and Alberta weigh in on the common misunterstandings of LPI among Prairie beef producers
Livestock price insurance leads in Manitoba and Alberta weigh in on common misunterstandings of LPI among Prairie beef farmers.
Canadian cattle industry preps for new traceability rules in 2026
Canada’s coming livestock traceability framework update will allow Canada to more nimbly react to outbreaks of animal disease, the government has said
Canada’s coming livestock traceability update will allow Canada to more nimbly react to animal disease outbreaks, the government has said.
Consumer engagement crucial in changing dairy marketplace
Industry needs to bridge gap between high trust in farmers and limited knowledge of agriculture practices, professor says
Consumers have difficulty answering basic questions about farm production, which is an opportunty for engagement, said University of Guelph professor Mike von Massow at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar.
