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Automatic syringes in a storage unit will keep them from freezing in the winter months and overheating in the summer.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Automatic syringes a better solution

Beef 911: Retire those old guns that have done their duty, and get better results

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Vaccinations are a cornerstone biosecurity practice for cow-calf operations and feedlots. It is not uncommon for two or more vaccines to be given twice a year. There has been lots written about proper vaccination techniques, vaccine storage, maintaining the chain of refrigeration and other things that affect the way these vaccines perform. I want to discuss the most important equipment
CME October 2023 live cattle with 20-, 30- and 50-day moving averages. (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME cattle steady to weak

Hogs mixed with demand in focus

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were steady to weak, while hog futures were mixed on Tuesday, with the market pressured by demand concerns as the end of grilling season nears, traders said. August live cattle futures ended unchanged at 179.7 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Most-active October live cattle fell 0.525 cent,
The Winkler Meats expansion is a good news story for Manitoba hog producers, says industry.
Hogs, News

Pork industry lauds Winkler Meats expansion

The almost $53-million project will add 155 local jobs

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The $52.8-million expansion of the Winkler Meats processing plant in south-central Manitoba is a sign of a healthy sector, according to Manitoba Pork Council general manager Cam Dahl. “This is a really good news story, frankly, for all of Manitoba, but of course it’s especially a good news story for Manitoba hog producers,” he said.
(Scott Bauer photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
Hogs, Livestock

Anti-ASF funds designated for Manitoba Pork

Three initiatives will be funded through the federal African swine fever preparedness program

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The Manitoba Pork Council’s efforts against African swine fever now have almost $1 million in extra financial padding. On Aug. 3, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced $944,340 in funding for Manitoba’s hog farm group. Funds were provided through AAFC’s African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program and were slotted for three initiatives: Squeal on Pigs, increased
(Geralyn Wichers photo)
Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Upward momentum in feeder market eases

Feedlots seen in 'risk assessment mode'

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Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged. Higher-quality groups of yearling heifers appeared to trade steady to $2 higher on average while steer markets traded $3-$4 higher to $2 lower. Calf prices are unchanged from seven days earlier. The rally in deferred live cattle futures has stalled for the time
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME cattle firm on steady-higher cash

Lean hog futures regained after softening on Thursday

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures firmed on Friday, supported by underlying strength in the cash markets and tighter cattle slaughter, analysts said. August live cattle futures LCQ3 added 2.400 cents to 180.900 cents per pound. Most-active October live cattle LCV3 lifted 1.600 cents to settle at 182.900 cents per pound.
Aerial view of a cattle feedlot in Texas.
Livestock, News

U.S. beef cow herd falls to 52-year low

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Reuters – American farmers are raising the fewest beef cows since at least 1971, according to U.S. government data released July 21. Drought conditions in North America have whittled herds, likely boosting costs for meatpackers. There were 29.4 million beef cows in the U.S. as of July 1, down 2.6 per cent from a year
Photo: ARS/USDA
Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs decline; cattle inches higher

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell on Thursday, pressured by declining demand and expectations of greater supplies of market-ready hogs heading into the fall, analysts said. “You had a cutout that took a big step back yesterday. You had export numbers that weren’t especially supportive this morning, and the fact
(Geralyn Wichers photo)
Crops, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Influx of cheaper U.S. corn pushing down prices

Weaker Chicago corn prices led to a 50-cent/bu. drop in Alberta feed barley, wheat

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MarketsFarm – Feed grain prices took a tumble this week in Alberta, said Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton. “It’s kind of shocking. I know we had some harvest start in the southern part [of the province]. It seems to have really affected prices. Of course, corn got cheap with the futures dropping
Foreign animal disease and inter-provincial trade barriers among the livestock-oriented sticking points discussed at Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial ag ministers meeting.
Livestock, News

Livestock issues take stage at ag ministers meeting

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank highlights several discussions affecting livestock producers

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Full commitment to a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank was one of the top things that came out of July’s meeting of Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers. That’s according to Tyler Fulton, a Manitoba farmer and vice-president of the Canadian Cattle Association. “We kind of knew that it was coming, but more money moving

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