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‘The beauty of podcasts is they can be listened to anywhere and from a wide range of devices. They’re very time efficient.’
Beef cattle, Livestock

Podcasts a great medium for expert beef advice

Beef 911: Podcasts are convenient and can offer what producers need to know, when they need to know it and with many ways to listen

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We are all trying to get factual information on the health, production and welfare of our herds. Sometimes it is hard to stay abreast of all the information. Publications like this one, and websites of the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canadian Cattle Association and provincial beef producers’ groups, can help with that. YouTube videos, if
The lessons learned through the BSE outbreak will hopefully safeguard the sector from experiencing anything similar in the future.  
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Beef cattle, Livestock, News

20th anniversary reflections on BSE

The cattle sector looks back on the crisis that rocked the industry, and the profound changes that followed

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The dates are seared in Dennis Laycraft’s brain. May 20, 2003, when the first positive test of a cow with BSE was confirmed; Aug. 10, 2003, when the U.S. and Mexico restored import access for Canadian boneless beef from animals under 30 months of age; July 14, 2005, when the U.S. reopened full access for
Canada Beef at a 2022 hotel promotion with Marriott Hotel Kaohsiung in Taiwan. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef)
Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Taiwan pledges full access for Canadian beef

Market to reopen in 'a couple weeks,' minister says

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Canadian beef exporters can expect to regain full market access to Taiwan within the next couple of weeks, Canada’s international trade minister said Thursday. Posting on Twitter Thursday from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting in Detroit, Mary Ng said Taiwanese officials have confirmed the decision, which she hailed as “great news
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, Livestock

U.S. reports case of atypical BSE

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Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), in an older beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina. USDA said the animal never entered slaughter channels and the agency did not expect any trade impacts as a result. It was
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Beef cattle, Livestock

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm on fed cattle strength

Alberta's disastrous wildfires may disrupt calf marketings

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Compared to last week, western Canadian prices for yearlings over 800 lbs. were quoted steady to $4 higher; feeders between 600-800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while calves under 600 lbs. were $5-$10 higher. The market for calves under 600 lbs. was hard to define due to limited volumes. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on
‘…we are probably reaching the point where an increase in scrotal size could have a detrimental effect on fertility.’
Beef cattle, Livestock

More information is better when looking for your next herd sire

Beef 911: Scrotal size is a key indicator and getting reliable, consistent measurements isn’t difficult

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Scrotal circumference and scrotal palpation are among the quickest, repeatable and fact-revealing pieces of information we can get on bulls. Some breeds get away with less scrotal size, but we have also seen that scrotal size, on average, has gone up through selection. Because it is quite heritable, fertility improves. However, we are probably reaching
“ It will take years to prove the benefits of carcass data being shared with CBIN.” – Deborah Wilson, TrustBix.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Big genetic data and the future of beef marketing

While a genetic data-sharing system is in the works, some fear the cow-calf sector isn’t ready to buy in

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Cow-calf producers may miss out on marketing opportunities if they’re not able to harness genetic data to improve and sell their cattle. Big data is the future of beef, industry and tech leaders said at a recent webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, and it’s a future that some ranchers are tapping for
Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA’s logo on a tower in Jundiai, northwest of Sao Paulo in southeastern Brazil, on June 1, 2017. (File photo: Reuters/Paulo Whitaker)
Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

JBS to pay US$25 million in latest beef price-fixing settlement

Settlement calls for co-operation in cases against other defendants

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Reuters — JBS SA has agreed to pay US$25 million to commercial beef purchasers that accused the meat-packing company of conspiring with industry rivals to restrict market supply in order to keep prices artificially high. The proposed settlement in Minnesota federal court was disclosed on Friday from plaintiffs’ lawyers representing a class of businesses that
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Beef cattle, Livestock

Cow, calf records offer valuable insight

When looking to improve calving and herd records, online resources and other producers are sources of aid

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Most cattle producers keep some form of calving and herd records but there’s always room for improvement. In fact, there’s almost no limit to how much one can ‘geek out’ on herd data collection. “To try to track everything is overwhelming and just about a full-time job in itself,” said Andrea Bertholet, a provincial livestock
Beef cattle, Livestock

Detection and prevention of rectal and anal tears

Beef 911: They’re rare, but the consequences may make slaughter necessary

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It is worthwhile to discuss ways to recognize, treat and prevent rectal and anal injuries in livestock. They are rare, but occur often enough to warrant a review in case producers or veterinarians encounter them in cattle or other animals. The causes are many and varied but some preventive measures may be obvious. Depending on

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