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.
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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.
Canfax Report for June 5
The North American fed market continues to set new record-high prices.
Feeder market experiences volatility at historical highs
For the week ending May 30, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 lower on average.
WP Livestock Report for June 5
The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was $77.01 May 30 and $71.02 May 23.
Individual animal care and marketing has its benefits
There is nothing better than having acute observational skills, knowing your animals and then following up with treatment or marketing in a timely matter.
Be smart when managing replacement heifers
The Cost of Production Network offers numbers that beef producers can use to improve their heifer management practices
Managing replacement heifers is often challenging, but maybe more so today in a market boasting record prices for heifers and calves and all other cattle classifications.
Barbecuing gets pricier in the U.S.
Beef prices are likely to remain elevated for a few years as total cattle slaughter continues to trend down from the peak of 2022
Americans will be shelling out more money for their spring barbecues this year, according to Rabobank.
