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Coyotes and other canine wildlife can be important vectors in the lifecycle of neospora.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Will neospora become more common?

Beef 911 | This protozoal infection has been around in Canada for years but our cold winters mostly keep it at bay

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We hear about neospora from time to time. It’s a protozoal parasite similar to coccidiosis, cryptosporidiosis or toxoplasmosis. Many years ago it was diagnosed in dairy cows that were aborting, and it should always be considered if a producer sees abortions. It is spread through canine species — dogs, coyotes, foxes and wolves — but
Producers get hands-on experience managing unexpected calving problems without the stakes of live animals at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Production Conference in Brandon in December 2023.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Pro tips for a calving crisis

When is it actually time to call in the vet?

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The calf was breech. Standing a few feet away, Brandon veterinarian Dr. Grayson Ross coached the producer at the rear of the cow through the potential disaster. “Get it in your mind’s eye,” he said. “You’ve got the rump of a calf right in front of you. The tail’s there. You’ve figured out where the
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Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME cattle soar as cash markets firm

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures jumped on Thursday, buoyed by rising cash cattle prices and a government inventory report confirming that the total number of U.S. cattle fell to a 73-year low. CME April live cattle futures LCJ24 settled up 2.475 cents at 183.175 cents per pound, nearing Monday’s 2-1/2-month high of
A microscope-level view of damaged brain tissue from a cow infected with BSE. (USDA photo via U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Beef cattle, News

More BSE-era trade irritants may soon disappear

The Canadian Cattle Association continues to work on resolving specified risk material and U.S. cattle holdback issues

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Two remaining irritants from the BSE crisis could soon go by the wayside. The United States has had to segregate a much smaller list of specified risk materials (SRMs) than Canada, which has resulted in more competitive challenges for beef processors. The loss of small and medium-sized processing has been significant, said Dennis Laycraft, executive
“It’s exciting to see the 15 per cent reduction in GHG emissions intensity, which puts us on track to achieve the 33 per cent reduction 2030 goal that the industry has set.” – Ryan Beierbach, chair of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.
Beef cattle, News

GHG reductions highlight Canadian beef sustainability report

Assessment reveals industry has reduced emissions by 15 per cent

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A new report marks a win for a Canadian beef industry striving to minimize its carbon footprint. The industry has reduced the greenhouse gas emissions required to produce one kilogram of beef (boneless and consumed) by 15 per cent since 2014, according to the recently released National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report. “It’s
“If you’re decreasing the number of days on feed, you can improve all of your sustainability metrics.” – Kim Ominski, University of Manitoba animal science professor.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Burps and belches next cow environmental target

It’s a natural byproduct of a rumen — and the cattle sector’s next big challenge

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Enteric methane will be the federal government’s next big target agricultural producers are expected to aim for. It’s the methane cattle produce when they digest food. It’s released mainly through respiration. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) made two big announcements recently that brought methane to the forefront of their climate change policy. In December, at
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
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.
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

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