Livestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator

Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand

By Jerry Klassen October 8, 2024

For the week ending October 5, Western Canadian prices for grass yearlings were steady to as much as $10 higher while values for backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. Calf markets were quite variable with preconditioned 650-800 pound calves trading $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Prices for non-weaned bawlers were relatively unchanged.

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. Livestock: CME lean hogs hit 5-mth peak on demand, cattle range bound

By Karl Plume October 7, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures advanced on Monday to the highest point in nearly five months on technical buying and seasonal strength, analysts said. Live cattle futures also edged higher on a strong cash market, although large cattle weights and beef demand worries amid a slumping stock market limited gains and

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McDonald’s sues major beef producers in US price-fixing lawsuit

October 7, 2024

Reuters – McDonald’s has sued JBS, Tyson Foods and other leading meat processing and packing companies for allegedly conspiring for years to limit beef supplies, boosting their profits while causing the fast food giant to pay artificially higher prices. McDonald’s said in a lawsuit filed on Friday in Brooklyn federal court that the meatpackers, also including Cargill

Livestock

Pandemic preparedness bill could tighten noose on animal agriculture: industry

Bill C-293 contains ill-defined terms and heavy-handed language that unfairly targets animal agriculture, livestock groups say

By Don Norman October 7, 2024

Bill C-293, a pandemic prevention and preparedness bill, contains ill-defined terms and heavy-handed language that unfairly targets animal agriculture, livestock groups say.

Horse training programs need to start with an awareness of how horses learn.

Livestock

Set up your ‘horse student’ for successful training

How horses learn and what that means for horse owners and trainers

By Carol Shwetz October 7, 2024

Horse training programs need to start with an awareness of how horses learn.

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on technical buying, economic news

October 4, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose and feeder cattle touched a two-month high on Friday on technical trading, with stronger-than-expected September jobs data indicating good consumer demand, analysts said. Hog futures touched their highest level in four months before retreating. Benchmark CME December live cattle futures LCZ24 settled up 0.600 cent at

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says Bill C-282, which would protect supply managed sectors from trade concessions, would hobble Canada's negotiators.

Livestock

Trade group protests supply management bill

CAFTA says Bill C-282 would hobble Canada’s trade negotiators

By Jeff Melchior October 4, 2024

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says Bill C-282, which would protect supply managed sectors from trade concessions, would hobble Canada's negotiators.

Livestock

TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers

Labour savings and lower feed costs, more flexibility with ingredients can be realized

By Stew Slater October 4, 2024

Switching to TMR feeding is a major investment and a major change in mindset for many sheep farmers, but can pay financial and flock health dividends.

A person holds a test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Livestock, News

Two California dairy farm workers test positive for bird flu

By Leah Douglas, Reuters October 4, 2024

Health officials in California are monitoring other exposed workers for symptoms on two dairy farms where two human cases of bird flu were confirmed on Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Livestock

Automated sheep management system streamlines workflow

Te Pari’s Racewell HD4 Chute can improve efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers

By Diana Martin October 4, 2024

Te Pari's Racewell HD4 automated sheep management system is designed to provide a range of diagnostic capabilities for sheep and goats, limit animal and operator stress, and address labour challenges.

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

Livestock

Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand

U.S. Livestock: CME lean hogs hit 5-mth peak on demand, cattle range bound

McDonald’s sues major beef producers in US price-fixing lawsuit

Pandemic preparedness bill could tighten noose on animal agriculture: industry

Set up your ‘horse student’ for successful training

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on technical buying, economic news

Trade group protests supply management bill

TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers

Two California dairy farm workers test positive for bird flu

Automated sheep management system streamlines workflow

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