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Beef cattle, Livestock

U.S. beef cow herd falls to lowest level since 1962, USDA says

Last year saw record cull, Rabobank reports

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Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. beef cow herd dropped to its lowest level since 1962, U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed on Tuesday, after a severe drought raised costs for livestock feed. Ranchers increasingly sent cows to slaughter last year, instead of keeping them to reproduce, as dry weather reduced the amount of pasture
Brenna Grant from CanFax visited Manitoba in mid-January to give cattle producers a peek into 
2023 expectations.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Cattle market to keep stride

The upcoming year should see the continuation of strong prices

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The beef sector can expect the market to keep its momentum in 2023. That was the message as CanFax made the rounds in Manitoba in mid-January to present the latest economic forecasts to producers. Why it matters: A string of hard production years was followed by a surge in calf and feeder prices, but that
File photo of a cow grazing near Leader, Sask., about 85 km south of Kindersley. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)
Beef cattle, Weather

Saskatchewan holds Crown grazing rents at last year’s levels

Also, leaseholders on drought-downgraded land eligible for rate cut

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Cattle producers leasing Crown land for grazing in Saskatchewan won’t see a rate hike this year and may be eligible for a significant rate cut. The provincial government announced Wednesday it has frozen the rates charged to producers who lease Crown grazing land in 2023 at their 2022 level. The freeze will apply to all
“One thing leads to another — you can’t hang it on any one thing.” – Anne Wasko.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Backlog weighs on cattle feeders

The COVID hangover, more cattle on feed, and lots of labour woes all contributed to a year to forget

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Glacier FarmMedia – The fed cattle sector couldn’t catch a break in 2022 and it wasn’t any one thing that created the problem. “This has been going on for sure since February/March,” said Jacob Bueckert, who operates Driland Feeders near Warner, Alta. and is chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association. “I don’t know if
Too much grain — or any carbohydrate — can cause a digestion emergency in cattle.
Beef cattle, Livestock

It’s more rare these days, but grain overload has a big impact in cows

Beef 911: Mixed rations and better storage have reduced cases, but take care when increasing grain in a ration

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Grain overload has been drastically reduced over the years thanks to nutritionists, total mixed rations and fewer incidents of accidental ingestion. But let’s review the condition, treatment and, most importantly, the ways to prevent it. Grain overload occurs when there is over-consumption of a carbohydrate source, most often grain. I have treated severe overload when
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Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market looks upward

Quality of available cattle contributes to volatility

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Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Compared to three weeks ago, Alberta prices were steady to $2/cwt higher while in Saskatchewan, prices were $8-$10/cwt higher on average with lighter-weight cattle jumping as much as $15. For example, in central Alberta, higher-quality 800-lb. steers were trading from $230 to $235 and 600-pounders were valued
Close-up of a McDonald’s double Quarter Pounder with bacon. (Corporate.mcdonalds.com)
Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

McDonald’s reported set to exit Kazakhstan on Russia war spillover

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Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. is set to abandon Kazakhstan as disruptions triggered by the Ukraine crisis have left the nation without a substitute for Russian meat supplies, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The fast-food giant, which exited Russia in May, banned its local franchisee from procuring meat patties from Russian
Round bales can provide a windbreak for cattle during extended cold temperatures.
Beef cattle, Livestock, Weather

Consider feed requirements for beef cattle during cold weather

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As cold temperatures arrive, good-quality feed and protection from wind are key

The coldest part of the winter is here, and that may have a significant impact on livestock in areas that experienced relatively mild fall conditions. North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists Karl Hoppe and Janna Block note that although most cattle in the region are acclimated to a cold environment, long periods of severe cold may require
Reg Schellenberg. (Schellenberg family photo via Canadian Cattlemen)
Beef cattle, Livestock

Canadian Cattle Association president Reg Schellenberg dies

Saskatchewan rancher had led CCA since March

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Updated, Dec. 7 — Western Saskatchewan rancher Reg Schellenberg, who had led the national organization representing Canada’s beef cattle producers since March this year, died suddenly Friday at age 63. The Canadian Cattle Association reported Schellenberg’s death in a release Saturday, adding that the association’s current vice-president, rancher Nathan Phinney of Sackville, N.B., will now
Besides birth, weaning is one of the most stressful periods in a calf’s life.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Weaning considerations for healthy calves

This is the second-most stressful period in a calf’s life, and management is key to success

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Whether calves will be retained and backgrounded or sold shortly after weaning, it is important to consider the impacts of weaning strategies on calf health and performance, says Janna Block, North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist at the Hettinger Research Extension Center. Many producers wean calves at the same time every year but

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