Livestock Management
A recent study at the U of S compares production, animal performance and sustainability metrics across grazing mixes
Producers looking to reseed drought-thrashed forage stands might want to check results from a recent University of Saskatchewan study that compared the performance of forage and annual blends under a planned grazing system. Study co-author Jourdyn Sammons presented results during an Ag in Motion rotational grazing lunch and learn July 17, hosted by the Canadian […] Read more
Livestock Management
One sick cow could indicate larger problem with the herd
Experienced veterinarians and producers can take steps to avoid livestock health issues. An observant set of eyes and use of the other senses can often provide clues about problems that led to illness, and those can pertain to the entire herd. It’s important to recognize whether an individual disease or health condition is a one […] Read more
Cloned animals add wrinkle to divisive meat labelling debate
Barbecue season is in full swing, and most Canadians take advantage of warmer weather to cook meals outside. It keeps houses cooler and it just seems to make food more delicious. Meat is by far the most popular food item to barbecue, and hamburgers top lists compiled by research firms and foodie websites, followed closely […] Read more
Livestock Report
HOGS The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was $64.15 July 26. It was 65.30 July 19. U.S. hogs averaged $82.13 on a carcass basis July 26, down from $82.42 July 19. The U.S. pork cutout was $105.17per hundredweight July 26, down from $102.16 July 19. The estimated U.S. weekly slaughter to […] Read more
Sask. man charged with stealing cattle
REGINA — A Whitewood, Sask., man will appear in court Aug. 20 on cattle theft charges. Saskatchewan RCMP said July 19 they had received a report from Livestock Services of Saskatchewan on June 28 about a suspicious transaction. Ryan Bennett, 34, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada after an investigation by Moosomin RCMP […] Read more
Beef sector has plans for recent federal funding
Indo-Pacific, Middle East regions are identified as priorities for $6 million in new marketing and beef promotion money
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association have plans for the recently announced boost to marketing budgets, meant to promote Canadian beef around the globe. In early July, federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay announced more than $6 million for the two industry organizations under the AgriMarketing Program, an initiative of the Sustainable […] Read more
Flies pose significant health implications for livestock
It is hard to come up with good things to say about flies, but I’ll give it a go anyway. They are an ancient group of creatures, having evolved more than 200 million years ago. There are more than 150,000 known species of flies, with likely many more thousands of species remaining undescribed. Flies occupy […] Read more
Producers can harness their beef market power
An agribusiness expert warns that cattle marketing must be about more than just selling calves to the highest bidder
Glacier FarmMedia – Any supplier should know their product inside and out. That includes cattle producers, says Brian Perillat, agribusiness specialist with More Than Just Feed, a group of feed and nutrition companies geared for the beef and dairy sector. Beef prices are still enjoying highs mid-way through 2024. “It’s good dollars in our pockets,” […] Read more
Farmers relearn wet hay management
Mother Nature has not co-operated with the first hay harvest in parts of the Prairies, but there are some tips that can help
Glacier FarmMedia – After years of drought, livestock producers are now managing excess moisture in hay fields. The first cut in Manitoba hit speed bumps. June was cool, and widespread rains left little window to harvest dry hay. Farmers had a difficult time targeting ideal protein and digestibility and some fields were inaccessible due to […] Read more
Semi-finalists announced in cattle methane reduction challenge
Glacier FarmMedia – Thirteen semi-finalists were announced today in a federal challenge to come up with economically viable and scalable methane-reduction practices for beef and dairy cattle. The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge was announced back in November, and received 86 applications, both Canadian and international, a federal news release said. The semi-finalists will receive up […] Read more
