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Feedlots From East, West Maintain Healthy Demand

By Dwayne Klassen October 6, 2011

Dwayne Klassen CNSC Movement of cattle in Manitoba during the week ended Sept. 30 maintained a steady pace, but numbers were lighter at some locations as producers concentrated on fall field work. Demand from eastern and western feedlots continued to be good, said Buddy Bergner at Ashern Auction Mart. Locals were generally non-aggressive buyers. Values

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Blood Meal Exports To U.S. Resume

October 6, 2011

briefs reuters / The United States is resuming imports of blood meal from Canadian cattle for the first time in eight years, a senior Canadian government source said Sept. 27. Trade in bovine blood meal, which is used in fertilizers and animal feeds, will be worth about $4 million per year to the Canadian beef

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Brazil Farming Revolution May Slow Amazon Demise

By Reese Ewing September 29, 2011

Cassio Carvalho do Val is about to invest nearly $2 million to add 10,000 cattle to his ranch on the edge of the Amazon. But instead of burning down forest for his growing herd to graze freely he will break with tradition, reducing his pasture land and adding grain to their diet. Val is one

Livestock

Demand Softens For Slaughter Cattle

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 29, 2011

Yearlings and the early calves moving through Manitoba s cattle auction yards continued to see aggressive demand and solid prices during the week ended Sept. 23. However, the butcher side of the coin is not showing the same kind of strength, leading to questions as to how much longer the feeder prices will be maintained,

Beef cattle, Crops, Livestock

Keep Testing Suspicious Cattle For Bse, Cfia Urges

By Alex Binkley September 29, 2011

Cattle producers shouldn t let their guard down when it comes to testing for BSE just because the number of confirmed cases has dropped to less than a trickle, says a senior veterinarian at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Bachir Djillali, staff veterinarian for disease control, says it s still possible that a few more

Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Livestock

The Beef Industry Is On The Horns Of A Dilemma

By Kris Ringwall September 29, 2011

The beef world is changing, but one should avoid the word chaotic because the beef world has a lot of structure and is far from disorganized. However, the incoming forces that we do not control, such as Mother Nature, are slamming us. Although the response is quite organized, those forces certainly increase our sense of

Livestock, News

Clarify Ownership Regulations, Meeting Told

By Daniel Winters September 22, 2011

The alleged non-payment of a cattle buyer who went bankrupt earlier this year sparked calls for more stringent regulation of provincial bonding and licensing practices at a Manitoba Beef Producers annual district meeting. Lyleton-area rancher Tim McMechan, who was never paid the $50,000 value for a load of 36 cattle he sold to a buyer

Livestock

Larger Runs Of Calves Not Expected Till October

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 22, 2011

Ma n i – toba cattle auction yards generally reported a continuation of strong demand for yearlings and calves during the week ended Sept. 16, although the butcher animals came under a little pressure. There is aggressive trade on the yearlings, said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. New-crop calves were also starting

Livestock

Using Anti-Inlammatory Drugs To Reduce Pain In Cattle

By Roy Lewis September 22, 2011

With the advent of the increasing consciousness in animal welfare, any products which can relieve pain, decrease inflammation and reduce fever are a welcome addition to the repertoire of veterinarians. They also may have a place in controlling post-surgical pain or inflammation such as with castration or dehorning. With pain/inflammation/fever controlled, there is less stress,

Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

City Folks Get A Close-Up View Of Farms — And Farmers

By Shannon VanRaes September 22, 2011

It wasn t just pigs squealing on Ian Smith s farm last weekend. Kids echoed in delight as they took part in Manitoba s second annual Open Farm Day, getting a close-up look at piglets and farming. I just think it s a good idea to get the kids out, and see the different kinds

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Feedlots From East, West Maintain Healthy Demand

Blood Meal Exports To U.S. Resume

Brazil Farming Revolution May Slow Amazon Demise

Demand Softens For Slaughter Cattle

Keep Testing Suspicious Cattle For Bse, Cfia Urges

The Beef Industry Is On The Horns Of A Dilemma

Clarify Ownership Regulations, Meeting Told

Larger Runs Of Calves Not Expected Till October

Using Anti-Inlammatory Drugs To Reduce Pain In Cattle

City Folks Get A Close-Up View Of Farms — And Farmers

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