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Cereals, Livestock

Cattle Prices Seen Stabilizing

After very strong summer and autumn seasons for cattle prices, one analyst believes prices have hit their peak and will now begin to stabilize. Speaking at the Canadian Wheat Board’s annual GrainWorld conference March 1 in Winnipeg, Jerry Klassen of GAP Grains said there should be a slight increase in numbers both in 2011 and
Dairy cattle, Livestock

Calving Dates Vary But Nutritional Needs Stay The Same

When discussing major changes in the beef cow operation, calving date and cow size quickly come to life. The easiest to change is calving date. Caution and considerable thought needs to be used because, once changed, an early calving date is not easy to get back. Through the years of looking at calving intervals, most
Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Livestock

Mastitis — Not Just A Problem With Dairy Cows

Even though we think of mastitis as more of a dairy disease, producers still need to be vigilant in their beef herds. With higher milk production and cows being retained in our herds longer, both these factors have a tendency to increase mastitis incidence. Mastitis or inflammation of the mammary gland results in swelling in
Livestock

Heavier Cattle Find Price Ceiling

Ca t t l e producers in Manitoba saw prices stabilize during the week ended Feb. 25, and one analyst feels values may have reached their peak, at least for the time being. Rick Wright with Heartland Order Buying at Hamiota said heavier animals were seeing the largest drop-off in price. “The cattle over 750
Livestock

Will It Pay To Retain Or Purchase Heifers?

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Better prices have returned to the cattle industry, and last fall, bred heifers were selling in the $1,100 to $1,350 range with some reports at $1,450. “When your heifer comes off pasture next fall and comparable animals are selling for $1,350 to $1,450, you need to know whether or not you should keep her or
Livestock

Data Can Equal Dollars When Selling Cattle

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Getting data back on your cattle can help producers make better decisions and earn premiums, says a leading cattle buyer. Feedlots are moving towards a more sophisticated method of valuating cattle and that’s creating opportunities for producers, Travis Hickey told attendees at the recent Ranching Opportunities seminar in Olds. The value for feeder cattle can
Beef cattle, Livestock

Canada Hog Supplies Rise, Cattle Herd Shrinks

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Canada’s hog supplies edged higher year over year for the first time in nearly five years as of Jan. 1, while its cattle herd fell to the lowest January level in 16 years, Statistics Canada said Feb. 17. Reductions in numbers of beef cows and sows, however, represent diminished potential to expand herds and suggest
Livestock

Cattle Inventory Stats Bear Out Supply Concerns

Prices at auc t ion marts across Manitoba continued to see steady increases, with diminishing volumes across the country a key reason why, according to Ross Taylor, manager of Taylor Auction Service at Reston. Backing up Taylor’s thoughts were data released by Statistics Canada on Feb. 17. The government agency’s cattle inventory report showed there
Livestock

Expectations For Fats Boost Feeder Markets

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Feeder cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards continued to see their values rise during the week ended Feb. 11, as expectations for higher fat cattle prices down the road kept some optimism in the markets. “Everything is very strong,” said Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Sales. Everything, from the lighter-weight grass cattle up to the

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