Cows, accompanied by their calves, graze pasture in a rotational grazing system, summer 2018. Photo: File

Manitoba extends Crown land rent freeze

Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the farm industry

Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the industry


Dairy cows could be fed differently and housed differently to help them age more productively.

Engemycin DD approved by Health Canada

Antibiotic from Merck Animal Health treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, swine and sheep

Merck Animal Health has received approval for its new Category III antibiotic Engemycin DD for use in cattle, sheep and swine.

SOURCE: FARM CREDIT CANADA (FCC)

Livestock leads Canada’s farm economic outlook

Canada’s general economic growth is in decline, but pockets of good news exist in the agricultural world, largely for cattle and hogs

Canada’s general economic growth is in decline, but pockets of good news exist in the agricultural world, largely for cattle and hogs, according to Farm Credit Canada’s September 2025 economic update.



Jaylor launched its new 6000 series at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show. Alan Vaage, a nutritionist with Jaylor, says it includes a new all-terrain version.

New Jaylor feed mixer series goes off-road

Jaylor’s 6000 series of total mixed ration mixers also has a lineup for better mobility in mud and snow

Jaylor has added more all-terrain capacity to its total mixed ration mixers for farmers in harsher conditions, including those driving through pastures to feed their cattle.






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U.S. livestock: Cattle markets mostly higher

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mostly higher on Monday, although the nearby October live cattle contract settled with small losses at the final bell. The October live cattle contract lost 0.175 cents per pound at 235.800 cents while the December contract was up 0.125 cents at 237.575 cents. October feeder cattle futures