Healthy beef calves don't happen by accident: Biosecurity, vaccines, vitamin injections and colostrum play a part in newborn calf care.
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CALVING 2026: Keep those newborn beef calves healthy
The 2026 calf crop is, or will soon be, hitting the ground on beef farms across Manitoba —here’s an overview of how to keep those calves healthy and growing
Producers affected by bovine TB receive extended tax deferral
The Government of Canada has extended the tax deferral period for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis in 2024 and 2025.
Vaccine buffers beef calves against respiratory disease
Clinical trial on 887 calves shows bovine coronavirus vaccine cut BRD treatment rates and added two kilograms at weaning
An Alberta trial found intranasal bovine coronavirus vaccination at birth cut BRD treatments in nursing calves and added weight at weaning.
JBS posts flat Q4 profit on record sales but lower U.S. beef margins
Brazil’s JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, reported a near-flat fourth-quarter net profit on Wednesday, as record revenue was offset by tighter margins, particularly in its U.S. beef business.
Manitoba farm leaders praise 2026 budget gains, but gaps remain
Farm groups welcome $143.7M in risk management funding and vet recruitment but say longstanding issues on taxation, drainage and regulatory burden unaddressed
Ag organizations say the budget delivers needed support but key concerns on young farmer tax credits, drainage and red tape remain.
Manitoba cattle prices, March 25
Price ranges from seven Manitoba auction markets during the week ending March 24, 2026
Price ranges from seven Manitoba auction markets during the week ending March 24, 2026.
Klassen: Stronger barley prices weigh on feeder cattle values
For the week ending March 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were quite variable with sharper discounts noted on fleshier groups. The heifer discount to steers appeared to be wider in some cases but it was largely based on quality features. Calves
Chicago feeder cattle gain ground as corn futures rise
Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures fell on Wednesday as Chicago Board of Trade corn futures gained strength.
MBFI livestock research farm gets major expansion
Ducks Unlimited donates $1M pasture to test full-season grazing economics producers can compare to their own operations
Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives expands Brookdale Research Farm by 467 acres to benchmark grazing profitability at commercial scale.
Klassen: Weaker fed markets add fear to feeder prices
For the week ending March 14, Western Canadian yearlings and backgrounded cattle traded $10 to $15 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. Calves were unchanged to $10/cwt lower on average. Weakness in the nearby and deferred live cattle prices along with strength in the barley market resulted in a negative tone for the