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With a growing move to later calving, make sure your forage system matches when the animals  are arriving on pasture.

BeefTalk: Why push a chain up a hill?

Matching cattle inventory and calving date with appropriate forage-based systems is critical

By Kris Ringwall February 21, 2018

The recent thaw has helped cows into their generally relaxed routine in which they’re essentially finding shelter, eating, drinking and returning to shelter. The slow days of late gestation are eminent. In another month, many cows will be calving. Producers have time now to look ahead. In fact, the cow actually is looking ahead as

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle values soften as markets seek a new low

Retail beef purchases should slow after Labour Day

By Dave Sims August 31, 2017

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

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: Preconditioning is good for the entire cattle industry

There are a multitude of benefits but producers need to be compensated for the extra work and risk

By Roy Lewis August 16, 2017

Older producers may remember a preconditioning program implemented by the provincial Agriculture Department in the 1980s. There were criteria for procedures and shots, while veterinarians certified that procedures such as dehorning and castrating were done properly and correct pre-immunization shots were given properly. Two categories of calves (either pre-immunized or pre-immunized and weaned a specific

Beef cattle, Livestock

Six ways to keep your cattle wormer working

June 6, 2017

Resistance among internal parasites to broad-spectrum cattle wormers is emerging in Canada and experience in other countries leaves no reason to believe the problem won’t worsen. On the brighter side, producers here still have a fighting chance to retain the efficacy of available cattle wormers by combining parasite control strategies, says epidemiologist Dr. Fabienne Uehlinger

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 3, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Noticeable slippage was noted in shorter-keep cattle while lighter weight categories experienced spurts of $2-$3 above last week’s prices. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $292 on a dressed basis, up about $4-$6 from week-ago levels. However, auction rings experienced a subdued tone

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

By Roy Lewis February 1, 2017

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

Livestock

Six risk factors for BRD in feeder calves

By Roy Lewis November 23, 2016

There are many factors to consider to minimize BRD (bovine respiratory disease) when bringing in feeder calves. Knowing the history of the calves at weaning time, distance transported, vaccination and health history, as well as upcoming weather conditions will help you determine the level of risk. In bringing in calves, or for that matter feeding

Beef cattle, Livestock

Cow-calf producers asked to take survey

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 19, 2015

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is asking every cow-calf producer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to complete the Western Canadian Cow-Calf survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. 28. It can be filled out online but the website also provides an option to print the survey and mail it postage-free. First

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen — feeder cattle market reflects mixed tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen November 3, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices reflected a mixed tone over the past week with values $3 to $5 higher on vaccinated preconditioned calves; unvaccinated calves just off their mothers were $3/cwt to as much as $10/cwt lower in some cases. Yearling prices were also quite variable by as much as $10/cwt despite the tightening supply

Livestock, Opinion

Food Freedom Day — celebrate and support the Canadian value chain

Forty per cent of consumers put their money where their mouth is paying for local food

By Ron Bonnett February 14, 2014

Every year the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) calculates the calendar date when the average Canadian has earned enough income to pay for his or her annual grocery bill, coined ‘Food Freedom Day.’ This year, Food Freedom Day falls on February 7. As Canadians, we enjoy a safe and abundant food supply thanks to all

Daily Network News

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U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on improving cash prices, packer demand

U.S. grains: Soy futures slide on China demand doubts

Tag Archives Cow-calf

BeefTalk: Why push a chain up a hill?

Cattle values soften as markets seek a new low

Beef 911: Preconditioning is good for the entire cattle industry

Six ways to keep your cattle wormer working

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

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

Six risk factors for BRD in feeder calves

Cow-calf producers asked to take survey

Klassen — feeder cattle market reflects mixed tone

Food Freedom Day — celebrate and support the Canadian value chain

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