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Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

BIXS carcass data available

By Daniel Winters March 25, 2013

Some ranchers are getting a taste of what national traceability  system has to offer in terms of finished beef

If you shipped age-verified calves that were slaughtered at one of the major plants in Canada after May 2010, there may be some interesting information waiting for you online. “There’s two million records in the system, so there’s a good chance you’ll have some in there,” said Marlin Beever, a rancher from Rivers who has

Beef cattle, Livestock

Survival comes before expansion in the beef cattle business

By Kris Ringwall March 16, 2013

What would you say if someone told you that 40 per cent of the cow-calf producers are struggling to justify being in the beef business? After all, the cattle business is a great business and currently humming along through great times. If that is true, why is the industry not expanding? Good question and certainly

Beef cattle, Livestock

Looking after the other half of your genetic pool

By Roy Lewis March 7, 2013

Since bulls are half the genetic value of your herd, they are definitely worth looking after. There are various steps and management procedures which will give your bulls more longevity and make them more productive. If you can get more years and/or more cows bred from these top genetic bulls it will benefit you greatly,

Country Crossroads, Dairy cattle, Livestock

Calving season!

By Tanya Unrau March 8, 2013

Every year, around this time, I have to share my husband with the other females in his life — almost 400 of them to be exact! It’s calving season on our farm. Raising cattle is one of the primary incomes for our farm. It is our job, our choice of occupation, and especially this time

Livestock

Dealing with calf malpresentations (but with no pressure)

By Alexis Kienlen February 28, 2013

UFA’s recent Cattle College here gave producers a hands-on demonstration on dealing with calf malpresentations, but it wasn’t exactly on a cow. Dr. Claire Ainsworth, a veterinarian with Mayerthorpe Veterinary Services, demonstrated using UFA’s educational plastic model, which contains a calf inside a cow. It was purchased by UFA and is now used by Olds

Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Livestock

U.S. cattle herd declines but northern states see increases

By Tim Petry March 1, 2013

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the much-anticipated “Cattle” report on Feb 1. The semi-annual inventory report confirmed what many cattle market observers had expected: The record-setting drought in the southern Plains in 2011 that expanded into much of the country, including the Corn Belt in 2012, caused lower cattle numbers.

Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

North/south split in U.S. cattle trends

By Tim Petry February 23, 2013

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the much-anticipated “Cattle” report on Feb. 1. The semi-annual inventory report confirmed what many cattle market observers had expected: The record-setting drought in the southern Plains in 2011 that expanded into much of the country, including the Corn Belt in 2012, caused lower cattle numbers.

Dairy cattle, Forages, Livestock, Weather

Cold winter means paying extra attention to thin cows

By Alberta Agriculture February 23, 2013

There is a combination of factors challenging cattle producers this year. December was considerably colder than normal, and this colder weather has prompted a heavier-than-usual hair coat on many cattle. While cows appear to be in good condition, producers may find, with some hands-on evaluation or condition scoring, that many may actually be thin. “Another

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Good demand lifts feeder cattle at lighter weights

By Terryn Shiells February 15, 2013

Feeder cattle prices were mostly stronger during the week ended Feb. 8 at auction yards across Manitoba, with the exception of heifers that weighed more than 650 pounds. There are more heifers around over 650 lbs. in the province, but Allan Munroe at Killarney Auction Mart isn’t sure that’s why their prices weren’t as strong

Beef cattle, Livestock

Survey shows how calf diseases are treated

By Roy Lewis February 15, 2013

A comprehensive survey was completed by Dr. Cheryl Waldner at the Western Veterinary College in Saskatoon looking at the incidence of early calfhood diseases across Western Canada. Surveys were distributed to veterinary clinics across this region and randomly distributed to their clients. Thanks to the participating veterinarians and their clients who responded and answered the

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

Tag Archives Calf

BIXS carcass data available

Survival comes before expansion in the beef cattle business

Looking after the other half of your genetic pool

Calving season!

Dealing with calf malpresentations (but with no pressure)

U.S. cattle herd declines but northern states see increases

North/south split in U.S. cattle trends

Cold winter means paying extra attention to thin cows

Good demand lifts feeder cattle at lighter weights

Survey shows how calf diseases are treated

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