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To date, 169 dairy herds have been affected by avian influenza in the U.S. Photo: Thinkstock

Light shed on bird flu spread in mammals

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm July 25, 2024

Researchers from Cornell University have determined how cows infected with H5N1 bird flu were able to spread the virus to other cows and mammals. In the study published in the journal Nature on July 24, scientists used genomic data, computer modeling, and data about the virus’s spread to show how infected cows from Texas spread bird flu

A wheat crop heads for the ripening stage in southeast Saskatchewan, July 20, 2024. Photo: Greg Berg

Cereals, Livestock, Markets

Feed Weekly: Crops still in ‘relatively good condition’

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm July 25, 2024

The hot and dry weather present in much of the Prairies for much of July may not have yet put a dent in production numbers. Matt Beusekom, trader for Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, Alta., said while the heat is pressuring crops, good harvests are still expected for now. “(The heat) has definitely had an

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Beef cattle

Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says

By Roberto Samora July 25, 2024

Sao Paulo | Reuters – Brazil’s beef production is expected to reach a record 10.19 million metric tons in 2024, national crop agency Conab said on Thursday, a 7.1 per cent year-on-year increase that would eclipse the current all-time high set in 2006. Beef exports from the South American country are seen reaching 3.44 million

Livestock

Livestock’s problem with precision tech

Economic risk, lack of knowledge and lack of commercially viable technology flagged as barriers to precision tech adoption in livestock

By Geralyn Wichers July 24, 2024

Precision technology is one promised solution for tight margins and growing pressure to prove sustainability in the livestock sector, but it’s also an investment and producers need to be assured their money is well spent.

File photo of cattle in an Alberta feedlot. (Geralyn Wichers photo)

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

By Jerry Klassen July 23, 2024

For the week ending July 20, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8-$15 above prices from seven days earlier. Values for larger groups of quality calves were up $8 to $10 from a week earlier while run of the mill smaller packages were relatively unchanged.

Livestock, News

Semi-finalists announced in cattle methane reduction challenge

By Geralyn Wichers July 22, 2024

Thirteen semi-finalists were announced today in a federal challenge to come up with economically viable and scalable methane-reduction practices for beef and dairy cattle.

Livestock

WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry

By Melissa Jeffers-bezan July 22, 2024

Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. While the company was originally created for the agricultural industry, they have expanded into work for cabins, lighting and small power solutions.

Livestock

Industry asked for input on sheep code updates

Survey to give feedback on future sheep code priorities closes July 25

By Miranda Leybourne July 20, 2024

Sheep industry sets priorities as National Farm Animal Care Council code of practice update gets underway.

Feed was plentiful for cattle at Ag In Motion, unlike the challenges beef producers had to acquire enough feed during the past few years of drought on the Prairies. Photo: John Greig

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef experts share lessons learned from three years of drought

By John Greig July 19, 2024

Prairie beef farmers were forced to find new feed sources, learn new processes and make difficult decisions in managing their feed inventories in the past few years.

Livestock

Better plans needed to take charge of beef market power

By Janelle Rudolph July 19, 2024

Feed conversion rate calculations can help producers become smart marketers and get the most value possible from their calves.

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

Livestock

Light shed on bird flu spread in mammals

Feed Weekly: Crops still in ‘relatively good condition’

Brazil beef output to hit record in 2024, Conab says

Livestock’s problem with precision tech

Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

Semi-finalists announced in cattle methane reduction challenge

WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry

Industry asked for input on sheep code updates

Beef experts share lessons learned from three years of drought

Better plans needed to take charge of beef market power

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