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U.S. livestock: CME hogs slide on Phase One uncertainty

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) fell about 1.5 per cent on Thursday, joining a broad sell-off in agricultural futures that traders attributed to fund selling and uncertainty about the details of a U.S.-China trade agreement signed a day earlier. China agreed to increase purchases of U.S.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Hogs firm in muted reaction to Phase One pact

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen January 15, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) inched higher on Wednesday as the United States and China signed a Phase One trade agreement that could lead to increased sales of U.S. meat to the world’s biggest pork consumer. However, gains in futures were muted by a lack of

The circle is not a horse’s friend as it can cause repeated strains that can become chronic conditions.

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Modern-day horses face ergonomic hazards

Horse Health: Small pens, repeated movement and the training circle can all cause chronic injuries

By Carol Shwetz Dvm January 15, 2020

Carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and texting thumb are all specific types of soft tissue injury which humans experience. In this generalization soft tissue collectively refers to tendons and ligaments. This type of injury to the soft tissue is unique to modern-day lifestyle and/or work environments. The injuries arise in response to repetitive movements which

The one-metre side wall fans are angled at 22 degrees and spaced every three metres providing one fan for every four beds.

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New hybrid barn solves ventilation challenge

A new take on free-stall barn design meets its functionality goals

By Don Norman January 15, 2020

One of the most difficult decisions dairy farmers face when building a new free-stall barn is determining the best ventilation system for the facility. A building can be ventilated naturally by putting a hole in the roof and allowing air to come in through the side, while the cow heats the air up. A barn

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Ben + Jerry’s says ‘happy cows’ lawsuit should be put to pasture

By GFM Network News, Jonathan Stempel January 14, 2020

Reuters — Ben + Jerry’s said it does not deceive consumers by saying it used milk and cream from “happy cows” to make its ice cream, and that an environmental advocate’s lawsuit claiming otherwise should be dismissed. In a Monday filing seeking to end the proposed nationwide class action, Ben + Jerry’s said James Ehlers

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures rebound

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen January 14, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed higher on Tuesday, bouncing a day after falling to a one-month low as traders adjusted positions ahead of Wednesday’s planned signing of a U.S.-China trade agreement, brokers said. “The choppy trade continues. There is clearly some nervousness associated with what is

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market starts 2020 on steady tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 14, 2020

Compared to last week, short-keep replacement cattle and feeders in the mid-weight categories were steady to $3 lower on average; feeder cattle under 600 lbs. traded $2 lower to as much as $5 higher. Featherlight calves remain strong trading at similar levels to late December. Most auction markets resumed their regular sales schedules last week.

Fresh meat for sale at a grocery market in the city of Zunyi, in China’s Guizhou province. The country's pig farming industry is undergoing a second crisis in a decade, this time caused by African swine fever.

Hogs, News

Big pig: large farms in China link up with small ones

By Reuters January 13, 2020

Reuters – China’s large pig farms are lining up with small, family-based farms in a state-initiated investment of nearly 50 billion yuan (US$7.14 billion) to boost hog production, hit hard by a deadly swine disease, the Agriculture Ministry said. Fifteen leading pig farms in Beijing signed 19 agreements Jan. 1 with local governments in 16

Representatives from Deerboine Colony display their trophy after taking first place in this year’s pork quality competition.

Hogs, Livestock, News

Pork quality on the rise in Manitoba

Judges were glad to note improvement in key quality areas during the pork quality competition at the Brandon Hog and Livestock Show

By Alexis Stockford January 13, 2020

The pork at Hog Days 2019 earned a “much improved” status, and judge Bob McKay couldn’t be happier. McKay praised entrants to this year’s pork quality competition, having noted low scores in several categories during the previous show two years ago. “I’m happy to see the improvement, because if we had gone the reverse and

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs hit one-month low on weak cash values

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen January 13, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) fell to a one-month low on Monday, pressed by ample U.S. pork supplies and a discount in the cash hog market relative to futures, traders said. “We’ve got a problem where we are still seeing big hog numbers,” said Doug Houghton, analyst

U.S. livestock: Cattle set multi-month lows as virus fears hit markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit six-week low as China virus sparks selling

Nestle to source plant proteins from Winnipeg

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U.S. livestock: Cattle set multi-month lows as virus fears hit markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit six-week low as China virus sparks selling

Nestle to source plant proteins from Winnipeg

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U.S. livestock: CME hogs slide on Phase One uncertainty

U.S. livestock: Hogs firm in muted reaction to Phase One pact

Modern-day horses face ergonomic hazards

New hybrid barn solves ventilation challenge

Ben + Jerry’s says ‘happy cows’ lawsuit should be put to pasture

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures rebound

Klassen: Feeder market starts 2020 on steady tone

Big pig: large farms in China link up with small ones

Pork quality on the rise in Manitoba

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs hit one-month low on weak cash values

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