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The building housing Hamiota Feedlot’s offices and some of its equipment has been gutted by fire. (Photo courtesy Hamiota RCMP)

W. Manitoba feedlot building wrecked in fire

A cattle feeding operation in western Manitoba has lost its office and several equipment bays in an overnight fire. The fire department and RCMP from Hamiota, about 80 km northwest of Brandon, were called at 3:20 a.m. Thursday to nearby Hamiota Feedlot, RCMP said in a release later Thursday morning. The building housing the office

Beef cattle, Livestock

U.S. cattle deaths linked to Zilmax far exceed maker’s reports, study finds

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter, Tom Polansek March 13, 2014

Reuters — The number of U.S. cattle deaths that may be linked to the Merck and Co. feed additive Zilmax are much higher than the figures reported by the drug company to the federal government, according to a research study published Wednesday. The findings by researchers from Texas Tech University and Kansas State University show

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures rise on hopes for cash prices

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters March 12, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle rose on Wednesday, driven by anticipation of higher cash prices this week, traders said. For now, there is more confidence in better prices for cash cattle given record-high beef values and positive packer margins, said R.J. O’Brien floor manager Jim Brooks. Cash cattle bids in Texas

Beef cattle, Hogs, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME hogs peak at new high in volatile action

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters March 11, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures on Tuesday reached a new high for a second straight session as buying pegged to a deadly pig virus offset profit-taking, traders said. The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus sweeping across U.S. hog farms is already hurting production in parts of the Midwest. The virus is expected

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Klassen: Feeder cattle continue climb

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 10, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $4 to $6 per hundredweight (cwt) higher last week with quality mid-weight cattle showing a week-over-week increase of $10/cwt. Feeding margins have been in positive territory since the beginning of the year, reaching over $200 per head in some cases, which is the main factor driving feeder cattle higher.

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Record-high fed cattle pull up feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 3, 2014

Record-high U.S. fed cattle prices spilled over into the western Canadian feeder market this week causing prices to trade steady to as much as $5 per hundredweight (cwt) higher depending on the region. Lighter-weight cattle under 600 pounds were notably stronger trading as much as $10/cwt higher at certain auction barns. Fancier top-quality stocker steers

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Manitoba joins the livestock price insurance club

New livestock price insurance program will run as a pilot program for four years,  then be assessed for effectiveness

By Shannon VanRaes February 26, 2014

In a move that surprised no one, the provincial government formally announced Manitoba will take part in the newly created Western Livestock Price Insurance Program last week. The province’s intention to create a livestock insurance program for hog and beef producers was outlined in last November’s speech from the throne, and representatives from Manitoba Agriculture,

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 24, 2014

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$8 per hundredweight (cwt) higher on average, depending on the region, with stronger buying interest noted in the lighter weight categories. Pen closeouts have been near record highs for almost a month and the longer this trend continues, the more orders flow into auction barns.

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

U.S. January cattle placements rise more than expected

By GFM Network News February 21, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in January increased nine per cent from a year earlier as record-high prices for cattle encouraged feedlots to bring in young calves for fattening, a government report showed on Friday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed January placements at 2.029 million head,

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock

WTO hears new COOL didn’t reduce grief for Canadian producers

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 19, 2014

Canadian cattle and hog producer groups report a “noteworthy” admission from U.S. officials on the effects of Washington’s revised country-of-origin labelling (COOL) rules, during Canada’s latest challenge against COOL at the World Trade Organization. According to officials from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, during WTO compliance panel hearings on COOL held Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva,

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Beef cattle

W. Manitoba feedlot building wrecked in fire

U.S. cattle deaths linked to Zilmax far exceed maker’s reports, study finds

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures rise on hopes for cash prices

U.S. livestock: CME hogs peak at new high in volatile action

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue climb

Klassen: Record-high fed cattle pull up feeder market

Manitoba joins the livestock price insurance club

Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder market

U.S. January cattle placements rise more than expected

WTO hears new COOL didn’t reduce grief for Canadian producers

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