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LIVESTOCK-U.S. live cattle futures gain on short-covering

By Reuters November 21, 2013

* Feeder cattle follow live cattle higher * Weak cash, pork prices weigh on CME hogs * USDA cattle, storage reports on Friday By Meredith Davis CHICAGO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - CME live cattle futures rose on Thursday on short-covering after recent market losses and on investors pricing in initial cash sales, traders said. On

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

LIVESTOCK-Fund buying rallies U.S. hog futures

By Reuters November 20, 2013

* Short covering lifts CME live cattle * Feeders gain with live cattle futures By Meredith Davis CHICAGO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - CME lean hogs ended higher on Wednesday, supported by fund buying after futures returned above technical resistance levels, traders and analyst said. December hogs settled 0.825 cent per lb higher at 86.250 cents

Hogs, Livestock

Farrowing rates : going back to basics and paying attention to detail

November 20, 2013

Maximizing farrowing rate requires a focus on the basic aspects of management and close attention to detail, Steinbach, Manitoba-based veterinarian Dr. Blaine Tully told delegates at the recent Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop. He was describing the findings from his work carrying out fertility assessments on swine farms across Canada over the last three years.

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

LIVESTOCK-Higher cash prices lift U.S. live cattle futures

By Reuters November 15, 2013

* Weak corn prices support CME feeder cattle * Short-covering props up CME hog futures By Meredith Davis CHICAGO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended firmer on Friday, helped by higher cash prices, traders said. Packers in Texas and Kansas paid $132 per cwt on Friday for cash or slaughter-ready

Jeff Clark is urging producers to look into traceability requirements sooner rather than later. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

Hogs, Livestock

And this little piggy goes to…? New traceability program on the way

Few producers are currently using PigTrace, but officials are urging them to become familiar with the system

By Shannon VanRaes November 14, 2013

It’s coming, so you might as well prepare. PigTrace — a nationwide traceability initiative — is expected to come into force on July 1, 2014, following changes to the federal Health of Animals Regulation. But so far, pork producers aren’t jumping on board. “The compliance rate across Canada is pretty low — no one is

The future of the 850 cattle at the Brandon Research Centre is uncertain.  Photo: Laura Rance

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Price insurance for livestock on its way

By Shannon VanRaes November 14, 2013

There’s been no official announcement, but commodity groups say price insurance for livestock producers will soon be a reality

Price volatility could soon be a thing of the past for Manitoba’s beef producers, if a proposed livestock price insurance program comes to fruition. The insurance plan could be announced within weeks, said Cam Dahl, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers. “I’m very hopeful that there will be an announcement made very soon,” said

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

CME live cattle futures slip as beef quotes weigh

By Reuters November 13, 2013

Nov 13 (Reuters) - CME live cattle futures turned down slightly on Wednesday, weakened by lower wholesale beef prices late on Tuesday, traders said. * Late Tuesday's choice wholesale beef values dropped 53 cents per hundredweight (cwt) from Monday to $202.26. Select cuts fell $1.20 to $188.54, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. *

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

CME live cattle futures rise with cash price hopes

By Reuters November 12, 2013

Nov 12 (Reuters) - CME live cattle futures gained modestly on Tuesday in anticipation of at least steady cash prices this week, traders said. * They said tighter cattle supply expectations in the months ahead encouraged deferred-month live cattle buying. * Funds that follow the Standard & Poor's Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (S&PGSCI) will shift,

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle ends lower as weaker cash prices weigh

By Reuters November 8, 2013

* CME live cattle end weaker * Hog futures supported by higher pork prices By Meredith Davis CHICAGO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended lower on Thursday dragged down by weaker cash cattle trade, analysts and traders said. U.S. Plains cash cattle traded at $131 per cwt, $1 lower than

Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

LIVESTOCK-Cheaper corn drives US feeder cattle to 6-month high

By Reuters July 16, 2013

* Speculative buyers push up live cattle futures * CME hogs spike amid futures' discount to cash By Theopolis Waters CHICAGO, July 15 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures hit a 6-month high Monday led by CME live cattle market gains and lower-priced corn, said traders and analysts. Favorable crop growing conditions in

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LIVESTOCK-U.S. live cattle futures gain on short-covering

LIVESTOCK-Fund buying rallies U.S. hog futures

Farrowing rates : going back to basics and paying attention to detail

LIVESTOCK-Higher cash prices lift U.S. live cattle futures

And this little piggy goes to…? New traceability program on the way

Price insurance for livestock on its way

CME live cattle futures slip as beef quotes weigh

CME live cattle futures rise with cash price hopes

LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle ends lower as weaker cash prices weigh

LIVESTOCK-Cheaper corn drives US feeder cattle to 6-month high

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