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In early December, the Saskatchewan River was at its second lowest level in the past 23 years. Photo: Alex McCuaig
Livestock

Alberta expands livestock drought recovery supports

Only a narrow band of the province remains exempt from the aid program

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The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative, funded through the AgriRecovery framework by the federal and provincial governments, offers payments of up to $150 per head to livestock producers who have 15 or more animals per type of livestock, and have altered usual grazing practices for more than 21 days due to drought.
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Beef cattle, Livestock

Hormones benefit young calves

Study demonstrates performance of growth implants on suckling calves

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Results are in from a case study at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Institute on growth implants in suckling calves. The study, jointly conducted by the institute and Manitoba Beef Producers, confirms what years of research already suggest: hormone implants are an effective and economical strategy to promote growth and feed efficiency in suckling calves.
Implant being inserted under the skin of a calf’s ear. 
Photo: MBFI
Beef cattle, Livestock

Hormone implants offer clear advantage

In addition to helping the bottom line, hormone implants have a big environmental upside

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The Canadian cattle industry is facing a quandary. With the global population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, beef production must increase to meet rising demand. On the other hand, there is greater pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production. Environment and Climate Change Canada says agriculture contributes about eight per cent
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Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market holds value despite negative margins

U.S. demand limited with colder temperatures in Midwest

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Calf markets appeared to trade $2 to $3 above week-ago levels on average. Feedlot margins on current pen close-outs are negative $300 to $350 per head but replacement markets haven’t missed a beat. Finishing feedlots were once again bidding aggressively on backgrounded cattle with fleshier types experiencing limited slippage. Larger pen sized groups were on the higher end of the priced spectrum with buyers avoiding smaller packages.
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Livestock

Beef marks GHG drop: report 

Assessment reveals industry has reduced emissions by 15 per cent 

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Producing a kilogram of boneless beef cuts today involves 15 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than in 2014, according to the recently released National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report.
Cattle consultant Rick Wright doesn’t expect tight cattle supplies to loosen anytime soon.
Beef cattle, News

Price peaks require smart marketing

Beef producers need to play it smart and know their cost of production if they’re going to laugh their way to the bank

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Rick Wright of Cattle Consulting doesn’t see any signs that the cattle price gravy train will be slowing any time soon. “There’s more than just optimism out there. The fundamentals support a pretty good market moving forward,” he said. “Will it be better than 2023? Maybe not, but I think it will be every bit
Cattle auction sites reopen for 2024
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle auction sites reopen for 2024

Cow and bull market better than anticipated

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Four Manitoba cattle auction sites reopened during the week ended Jan. 11 after a holiday break, though buying activity hasn’t yet returned to normal levels. Gladstone Auction Mart, Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart and Heartland Livestock Services (HLS) in Brandon all conducted their first regular sales of 2024 on Jan. 9. HLS in Virden followed suit the next day,

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