Canadian beef farmers have needed their veterinarian to write a prescription for antibiotics since late 2018, part of efforts to fight off antimicrobial resistance. Producers haven’t had to change what they were doing much.
Tag Archives Beef
Tighter antibiotic rules changed little for beef sector: research
Federal regulations changed the way producers procured antimicrobial drugs, but did little to change their already low use on Canadian beef farms, says study
Beef farmers want fair shake for livestock price insurance
The government cost shares funding for crop insurance; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment
The government cost shares funding for crop insurance in Canada; beef producers say livestock insurance options should get the same treatment.
Prairie forecast: Mostly warm and dry weather expected
Forecast issued May 28, covering May 28 to June 4, 2025
We start off with high pressure dominating most of the Prairies. A large surface high is sitting over the north-central U.S. This is beginning to tap into more heat and moisture, which will allow for warmer daytime highs and nighttime lows as dewpoints creep up.
Klassen: Lower beef production forecasts support feeder complex
Improving feedlot margins contributed to the stronger feeder market. Alberta packers were buying finished cattle on a dressed basis at $500/cwt delivered which was fresh record high. Using a 60 per cent grading, this equates to a live price of $300/cwt. Feedlot breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $260-$270/cwt. Feedlots are anxious to reload and larger groups of quality packages are limited at this time of year.
Klassen: Buying interest for feeder cattle subsides
For the week ending May 16, Western Canadian feeder markets were steady to $6 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. Heifers were relatively unchanged but steers were notably stronger, especially on replacements over 800 pounds.
Tariffs, trade centre of conversation at Canadian livestock markets convention
Trump tariffs have been a major point on the agenda for beef sector events, and the 2025 Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention in Brandon was no exception
Trump tariffs have been a major point on the agenda for beef sector events, and the 2025 Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention in Brandon last week was no exception.
Manitoba auctions offer respite to fire-evacuated livestock
Heartland Livestock Services in Virden and Grunthal Auction Mart in Grunthal have offered farmers in fire-threatened areas a safe place to evacuate their livestock.
Heartland Livestock Services in Virden and Grunthal Auction Mart in Grunthal have offered farmers in fire-threatened areas a safe place to evacuate their livestock.
Anthrax found in Saskatchewan cattle
Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.
Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.
Klassen: Feedlot operators become cautious on purchases
For the week ending May 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average. Quality packages of lighter calves were priced $10-$15 above week ago levels. Many auction barns are only holding sales every two or three weeks at this time of year with limited numbers on offer. This made the market hard to define in certain weight categories.
Industry wrestles with regenerative certification
Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say
Standardizing regenerative agriculture could make the system easier to market, but too much rigid definition could also alienate farmers and undermine grassroots progress, experts worry.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
