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U.S. livestock: Cattle strengthen Tuesday

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Tuesday, with cold temperatures hitting the northern U.S. Plains and Corn Belt lending some support to the futures. The February live cattle contract gained 4.875 cents per pound at 220.005 cents. Feeder cattle were up 8.800 cents in the January contract at 329.875 cents per

Black cattle at a western Canadian feedlot.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn lower

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Monday, ending a corrective bounce off nearby lows as high beef prices are said to be limiting consumer demand. The February live cattle contract lost 1.925 cents per pound at 215.925 cents. Feeder cattle were down 2.900 cents in the January contract at 321.075 cents





Producers should pay close attention to lice control. (File  photo)

Shifting standards on cattle parasite control

Modern farmers and veterinarians in Canada are thinking differently about how they control parasites like lice and intestinal worms

Parasite product resistance has more farmers and veterinarians thinking differently about how to control issues like lice or worms.



Cattle being sold at the Gladstone Auction Mart in Gladstone, Manitoba, on October 28, 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

Manitoba beef weighs farmer futures

Cattle prices are good, but trade uncertainty and rising costs add some damper to the Manitoba beef sector’s celebration

Cattle prices are good, but trade uncertainty and rising costs add some damper to Manitoba beef farmers’ celebration looking into 2026.

Rodeo is a big part of Agribition, as it was in this image from 2024. Photo: John Greig

Agribition kicks off in Regina

Canadian Western Agribition opens 2025 doors with burning of the brand and a new family event

Canadian Western Agribition 2025 is full tilt in Regina with burning of the brand and new family event on the schedule



Beef on dairy cross is providing a great supplement to current beef demands. Photo: Kristy Nudds

Beef-on-dairy makes cattle market ripples

Beef-on-dairy means that things that have never weighed heavily on beef cattle prices before, like milk demand, are suddenly a bigger part of the equation, economist says

Beef-on-dairy calves are popular, but an economist flags potential market risks from that popularity. The Canadian veal industry has already felt them.