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The Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative is well on its way to becoming a noted beef research and education centre of excellence.

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Brandon-based Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives is realizing its  potential as education and research centre

By Duncan Morrison January 25, 2017

The Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative is fast becoming one of the key centres for sector education and research in Western Canada. The rapid ascent could not be more perfectly timed, as the MBFI is in the midst of adding a learning centre to the Brookdale site, to complement the activities on the farm. “Our

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market between hammer and anvil

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 24, 2017

The western Canadian feeder cattle market was hard to define this past week. Heavier feeder cattle were $3 lower to as much as $4 higher compared to week-ago levels; however, calf prices and lighter-weight feeders were steady to as much $6 higher. Alberta feedlot operators led the charge on calves with buying activity noted across

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Eight more quarantines added in bovine TB probe

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 20, 2017

UPDATED, Jan. 23, 2017 — Another eight properties housing about 2,000 cattle have been put under federal quarantine since last week as officials continue to track down livestock exposed to bovine tuberculosis (TB). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Thursday pegged the number of premises under quarantine at about 58, and the number of animals

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Ireland reports BSE case, says no risk to health

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 19, 2017

Dublin | Reuters — Ireland said Wednesday that a dead cow had been confirmed as having bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), but said it had not entered the food chain and there was no risk to human health or beef’s trade status. The animal tested positive for “atypical” BSE, Ireland’s agriculture department said in a statement,

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Beef 911: Assess the risk when bringing in calves

Mingling animals, transport times, light weights, and even weather can be factors that increase the risk of BRD

By Roy Lewis January 18, 2017

There are many factors to consider when bringing in calves to feed in order to minimize BRD (bovine respiratory disease), which is still the No. 1 cause of morbidity and often mortality in our feedlots. Knowing the history of the calves regarding weaning time, distance transported, vaccination, and health history — as well as upcoming

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices lukewarm on mixed factors

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 17, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were steady to $2 higher compared to week-ago levels. All weight classes experienced lukewarm buying interest, despite improving margins in the feedlot sector. Most auction barns experienced minimal numbers; cow-calf producers are holding back on sales hoping for stronger values and extreme cold temperatures hindered cattle movement, especially in the

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More bovine TB quarantines still expected

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 13, 2017

Tracking an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis through southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan is still expected to lead to more quarantines of more Prairie cattle ranches, though no new controls have been imposed since before Christmas. As of Wednesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported no new cases of bovine TB in its investigation, beyond the

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Beef cattle market continues to see volatility

Coming off two years of solid prices, cattle producers are adjusting to the realities to today’s market

By Jennifer Paige January 11, 2017

There’s just one way to describe the beef market over the past five years — volatile. Benjamin Hamm, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says that’s the only thing that comes to mind when he looks at the market. “In 2015 we had some crazy highs, up to $3.75 and even a few spikes to

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Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 10, 2017

Most auction barns were in holiday mode last week, which made the market hard to define. However, comments from local buyers suggest demand is building for shorter-term replacements due to healthy feedlot margins. Small groups were on offer with limited numbers available, and there was a wide range on similar weight classes across the Prairies.

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No TB quarantines lifted over holidays

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 6, 2017

None of the 50 ranch properties still under federal quarantine for bovine tuberculosis in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan have been released in the past two weeks, officials reported Thursday. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Thursday resumed regular updates on its ongoing investigation into cases of bovine TB in the area. As of Thursday,

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Research and ranching

Klassen: Feeder cattle market between hammer and anvil

Eight more quarantines added in bovine TB probe

Ireland reports BSE case, says no risk to health

Beef 911: Assess the risk when bringing in calves

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices lukewarm on mixed factors

More bovine TB quarantines still expected

Beef cattle market continues to see volatility

Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

No TB quarantines lifted over holidays

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