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Developing nations outpace Canada on gene-editing livestock
Canada may want to gauge how Argentina and other countries have approached gene editing in livestock and what that has…
Livestock movement scanner looks for proving ground
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) will test new technology intended to simplify the recording of animal movements, linked to…
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Bird flu lessons help foot and mouth disease prevention
Infectious livestock diseases like foot and mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza require communication and strong, trusted partnerships, Animal…
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Canada announces import rule shift for hatching eggs
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers
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Manitoba extends Crown land rent freeze
Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the…
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New high-performance forage training program to launch in 2026
A new Canadian Forage and Grasslands Asssociation high-performance forage program will be a resource for farmers, agronomists and others in…
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Acid-friendly alfalfa varieties under development
A new alfalfa variety from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada addresses the crop’s preference for ideal conditions by expanding the pH…
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U.S. livestock: Cattle fall sharply as Trump says he’s working to lower beef costs
Chicago cattle futures fell sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration was working to lower the cost of beef. “We are working on beef, and I think we have a deal on beef,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. “No specifics were released on any plan, though the market is taking a
France bans cattle exports, bullfighting as lumpy skin virus spreads
France imposed a ban on cattle exports and events such as bullfighting, the agriculture ministry said on Friday as it tries to contain the highly contagious lumpy skin disease sweeping through farms in the country for the first time.
Developing nations outpace Canada on gene-editing livestock
How do Canada and its current regulatory approach compare to other countries?
Canada may want to gauge how Argentina and other countries have approached gene editing in livestock and what that has meant for local innovation in developing countries.
Livestock movement scanner looks for proving ground
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency looking for ranchers to test RFID ‘wand’ technology, meant to make traceability easier in the lead up to incoming regulations
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) will test new technology intended to simplify the recording of animal movements, linked to proposed federal livestock traceability regulations.
U.S. livestock: Cattle at fresh highs, hogs weaken
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to fresh highs on Tuesday, as tight supplies and the ongoing closure of the U.S./Mexican border to cattle from Mexico kept values well supported. The December live cattle contract gained 1.750 cents per pound at 246.500 cents. Chart-based positioning contributed to the gains, according to participants, with
Bird flu lessons help foot and mouth disease prevention
Animal Health Canada forum discusses lessons from HPAI outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle, and how it could apply to future animal disease threats
Infectious livestock diseases like foot and mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza require communication and strong, trusted partnerships, Animal Health Canada forum attendees hear.
Klassen: Cash feeder market divorces from futures market
For the week ending October 11, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $8/cwt higher to $5/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Calf prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $3-$8/cwt on average. Feather-light calves under 450 pounds were steady to $10 higher on average. The Canadian cash feeder market appeared to divorce from the feeder cattle
Canada announces import rule shift for hatching eggs
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers
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