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Cattle values soften as markets seek a new low
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle values soften as markets seek a new low

Retail beef purchases should slow after Labour Day

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The cattle market seems to be carving out a bottom for itself as the summer season winds down. Just over 650 animals made their way through the rings of the few auction marts that were open during the week ended Aug. 25. Prices were a bit softer than last week, for the most part. Butcher
Summer slowdown begins for Manitoba auction marts
Livestock Markets, Markets

Summer slowdown begins for Manitoba auction marts

Signals point to a market getting set to weaken

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The dog days of summer have arrived at auction marts in Manitoba, as just 827 cattle were sold during the week ended June 23, well down from the previous week when 1,890 animals were sold. Prices stayed relatively firm, however, with some mild strengthening on a few of the light heifer classes. For instance, heifers
Early detection of coccidiosis is important for getting calves treated, NDSU Extension livestock specialists say.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Coccidiosis affecting young calves in North Dakota

Cattle producers in North Dakota have been losing young calves to coccidiosis this spring, 
an intestinal disease that affects several animal species

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Cattle producers in North Dakota have been losing young calves to coccidiosis this spring, according to Gerald Stokka, the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s veterinarian. Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that affects several animal species. In cattle, it may produce clinical symptoms in animals from a month to one year of age, but it
A newborn black angus calf with it's mother
Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: Easy treatments for young calves?

Modern treatments can minimize stress and handling of calves

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Over the years many of the effective treatments for bacterial scours and some for pneumonia in newborn calves have been taken away from us. Other antibiotics used in conditions such as viral scours are simply precautionary to prevent secondary bacterial invasion. You all remember products such as synergistin, gentomycin and baytril which have either been
Vaccines can have a major payback, as much as fivefold for the BVD vaccine, says beef economist Kathy Larson.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Spend a little now and make money later

Reduced death loss, fewer open cows, and reduced shedding 
are major benefits from a proper vaccination program

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The adage goes, ‘It takes money to make money.’ It is no different in the beef industry. “Low-cost producers do not cut corners on pasture, bulls, and herd health,” said beef economist Kathy Larson of the Western Beef Development Centre. “Spending less on these items often leads to reduced herd productivity and thereby raises your
Even very young calves appear to benefit from immunization.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: Vaccinating young calves

More vaccines are happening earlier and while performing other procedures

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There has been lots of trial work over the years regarding vaccinations of calves and when is the most ideal time. Immunologists debate this but as situations on farms changed and herds got larger, trends changed. Herd owners no longer boostered vaccines at four to six weeks apart, as was often recommended. Summer pneumonias cropped
Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: Calving problems are becoming rare, but be prepared to act

The first key step is to note when the birth process starts and investigate if too much time passes

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Numerous articles have been written over the years on how and when to intervene at calving, how to recognize malpresentations, and what to do about them. Producers now see fewer and fewer calving-related problems as our breeding has improved and we select for easy-calving heifers with larger pelvises and moderate birth weight bulls. Ensuring cattle
Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: Assess the risk when bringing in calves

Mingling animals, transport times, light weights, and even weather can be factors that increase the risk of BRD

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There are many factors to consider when bringing in calves to feed in order to minimize BRD (bovine respiratory disease), which is still the No. 1 cause of morbidity and often mortality in our feedlots. Knowing the history of the calves regarding weaning time, distance transported, vaccination, and health history — as well as upcoming
Beef cattle market continues to see volatility
Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Beef cattle market continues to see volatility

Coming off two years of solid prices, cattle producers are adjusting to the realities to today’s market

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There’s just one way to describe the beef market over the past five years — volatile. Benjamin Hamm, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says that’s the only thing that comes to mind when he looks at the market. “In 2015 we had some crazy highs, up to $3.75 and even a few spikes to
dairy calf
Dairy cattle, Livestock

Calves can safely consume more milk than thought

Feeding young calves more milk can cut down on antibiotic use and have other benefits

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Feeding dairy calves more milk early in life might not be a cheap proposition in the short term, but with a longer view the benefits are clear. It’s also a safe practice, according to one dairy researcher who spoke at the recent annual general meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba. “Based on the research

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