Livestock
Trade and biosecurity concerns led discussion at Manitoba Pork’s AGM, with CUSMA, tariffs, African swine fever preparedness and wild pig control all in focus.
Livestock
Tariffs, biosecurity lead discussion at Manitoba Pork AGM
Trade and biosecurity concerns led discussion at Manitoba Pork’s AGM, with CUSMA, tariffs, African swine fever preparedness and wild pig…
VIDEO: Three Manitoba cattle ranchers on what succession planning really looks like
A 72-year-old breeder, the CCA president and a 27-year-old rancher talk about what it takes to hand down a cattle…
Manitoba cattle prices, April 8
Price ranges from the lone Manitoba auction market to hold cattle sales during the week ending April 7, 2026.
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Klassen: Negative margins weigh on Western feeder cattle market
For the week ending April 4, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Backgrounded replacements were relatively unchanged, however…
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Liver abscesses in cattle cost producers millions each year
Research points to rising costs as cattle spend more days on feed.
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The same but different: gene-edited pigs approved in Canada
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Manitoba dairy farm first in Canada to pilot epigenetics herd tool
Antler Bio's EpiHerd platform is being tested on a Manitoba crossbred dairy herd.
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Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues consolidation
For the week ending March 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle market once again traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared…
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Manitoba lamb price high on tight supply
Manitoba lamb prices in 2026 rise sharply from last summer's dip, not only from the Easter upswing, but decent demand…
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Manitoba cattle prices, April 8
Price ranges from Manitoba's one regular cattle auction held during the week ending April 7
Price ranges from the lone Manitoba auction market to hold cattle sales during the week ending April 7, 2026.
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Klassen: Negative margins weigh on Western feeder cattle market
For the week ending April 4, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Backgrounded replacements were relatively unchanged, however fleshier groups experienced sharper discounts compared to a week earlier. Genetic quality appeared to influence the market on a larger scale for feeders under 700 pounds. Medium to larger frame preconditioned calves appeared to trade
Manitoba dairy farm first in Canada to pilot epigenetics herd tool
U.K.-based Antler Bio is adapting human medical diagnostics for livestock, starting with a crossbred dairy herd in Manitoba
Antler Bio's EpiHerd platform is being tested on a Manitoba crossbred dairy herd.
Liver abscesses in cattle cost producers millions each year
Research into vaccines and early detection is urgent as federal pressure mounts to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
Research points to rising costs as cattle spend more days on feed.
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Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues consolidation
For the week ending March 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle market once again traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were down $3-$6/cwt on average with fleshier groups dropping as much as $6-$10/cwt. Calves were quite variable across the Prairies due to limited numbers. There was strong demand for