Cow-calf producers in Western Canada should have a well-designed biosecurity plan during calving season to reduce disease risks to the cattle herd.
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Biosecurity during calving: What’s your farm’s risk?
A well-designed biosecurity plan for calving season is essential for the farmer to reduce risks to their cattle herd
Pork, beef producers ask for price transparency
Canadian industry says producers, and particularly smaller processors, would benefit from mandatory price reporting
Canada’s beef and pork sectors want mandatory price reporting to help meat sectors to reach their potential.
Manitoba greenlights satellite-based forage insurance
Pilot insurance program will cut paperwork for farmers, province says; feeder cattle loans also boosted
Pilot insurance program will cut paperwork for farmers, province says; feeder cattle loans also boosted
Winter grazing strategies offer cost relief for Manitoba cattle producer
With proper testing and balancing, cover crops, straw and silage can reduce winter feed costs
How cover crops, straw and silage pile grazing fit in a western Manitoba rancher’s winter feeding plan — and how to make sure they meet cattle’s nutritional needs.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Friday, with positioning ahead of a major winter storm set to move through the United States providing support.
U.S. livestock: Cattle steady ahead of feed report
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange held close to unchanged on Thursday, with the bias lower in the most active months.
Manitoba cattle prices, Jan. 21
Six of Manitoba’s major seven livestock auction marts held cattle sales from Jan. 13-20, 2026
Six of Manitoba’s major seven livestock auction marts held cattle sales from Jan. 13-20, 2026.
Canadian beef could be headed to China by next week says Agriculture Minister
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says the Chinese market will re-open to Canadian beef — though details are still scant.
Canadian Cattle Association names Brocklebank CEO
Andrea Brocklebank will replace Dennis Laycraft as head of the Canadian Cattle Association effective March 1
Andrea Brocklebank will take over as chief executive officer of the Canadian Cattle Association effective March 1.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop Friday
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell from nearby highs Friday, with profit-taking to end the week weighing on values. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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