Manitoba research explores anaplasmosis transmission from ticks and, maybe, flies, as well as laying hopeful groundwork for a better test to detect infection in cattle.
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Manitoba tick study focuses on testing, other carriers for anaplasmosis
University of Manitoba researchers look into effects of tick and fly diseases in cattle, seek ranchers to participate
Avian flu has major economic costs for infected dairy herds
Research shows that mastitis and decreased milk production lasts well beyond the clinical outbreak period
A U.S. study shows highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cows can cause severe mastitis and costly decreases in milk production, possibly beyond just an infected farm’s clinical outbreak period.
U.S. livestock: Cattle markets mostly higher
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mostly higher on Monday, although the nearby October live cattle contract settled with small losses at the final bell. The October live cattle contract lost 0.175 cents per pound at 235.800 cents while the December contract was up 0.125 cents at 237.575 cents. October feeder cattle futures
Grazing cattle in a drought year
Manitoba beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather another drought year in the Interlake
It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.
Simplified BSE testing shows good uptake
Canada changed its BSE surveillance after lower global incidence of ‘mad cow disease’ led to international standards shift
The number of samples Canada’s cattle producers have submitted to the BSE surveillance program, since it was updated earlier this year to new international standards, should offer a level of assurance to Canada’s beef export customers.
EcoTea microbial soil treatment gets stress tested at MBFI
EcoTea biostimulant was applied to cereal forage crops at MBFI north of Brandon this year, with some initially good results
Results from the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) indicate that biostimulant soil treatments are showing promising early results.
Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer
Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Friday, finding some support from fresh details on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plans to deal with new world screwworm.
USDA to build Texas facility to fight flesh-eating screwworm
Sterile flys to keep infection out of U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in Texas to fight the flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday, Aug. 15.
U.S. livestock: Cattle prices down, hogs rise again
Live and cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange retreated for a second session, while lean hogs extended their rally. The August live cattle contract declined by 12.5 U.S. cents per hundredweight to end the day at US$223.550 and showing a weekly gain of US$1.350. October live cattle lost 50 cents/cwt. to close at US$219.825,
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