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Unusual Summer Rally Seen In Cattle Markets

June 30, 2011

Vo l a t i l i t y has been the name of the game in cattle markets of late, and that trend could continue throughout the summer, according to one industry analyst. Anne Dunford, general manager of Gateway Livestock at Taber, Alta., said there has been lots of fluctuation in prices recently. “It’s

News

More Often Than Not, Bear Survival Is In Our Hands

By Riding Mountain National Park Release June 30, 2011

Spring ended before it even had a chance to begin for one young male black bear this year. Like so many other bears in the area he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and had to be destroyed – not a pleasant way to begin the first week of May for

Forages, Livestock

Lack Of Pasture, Hay, Straw Don’t Bode Well

June 23, 2011

Fl o o d i n g and excess water have caused numerous problems for producers across Manitoba, and according to one observer in the industry, there could be more problems still to come. Ross Taylor of Taylor Auction Services at Melita said cattle producers in the southwest corner of the province have had a

Beef cattle, Livestock

Indonesia, Australia Work Towards Lifting Cattle Ban

June 23, 2011

JAKARTA/REUTERS Indonesia and Australia are working together on a draft of animal welfare guidelines and standards, aimed at helping resume Australian cattle exports to its top market, both governments said June 20. Australia suspended live cattle exports to Indonesia earlier this month after an outcry over a video showing inhumane treatment of cattle there, prompting

Livestock

Demand Not Yet Taking Holiday

June 16, 2011

The cal- endar may have already hit the middle of June, but cattle prices remained fairly steady across auction marts in Manitoba during the week ended June 13. Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden, said butcher cat-t le were very steady at their June 8 sale, in large part because of significant

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 16, 2011

By Mark Elliot June 16, 2011

The summer schedule started for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on June 2, 2011, where there is only one auction per month for the sheep and goats. There were 250 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The bidding on the ewes, varied from strong to subdued. The condition of some of the sheep was noticeable,

Livestock, News

Animal Rights Groups Want Sow Stalls Out

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 9, 2011

Manitoba Pork’s recent pledge to phase out sow stalls over the next 14 years is too little and too late, according to animal rights activists. “The 2025 target date is 14 years in the future,” said Lynn Kavanagh, a director with Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals. “Besides, it’s only a recommendation – not a directive.

Livestock

Herd Downsizing Seen Ending; Don’t Wait For Upsizing

June 9, 2011

The marketing of cattle in Manitoba during the week ended June 3 began to resemble more typical levels with a few auction yards that had been closed due to flood concerns coming back online. Prices for cows continued to hold strong while values for the other animals held steady if not a bit lower. However,

Hogs, Livestock

Planning For A Sow Housing Revolution

June 9, 2011

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal. His columns will run every second week in the Manitoba Co-operator. By the end of next year, pig producers in the European Union should have converted any existing sow stall housing into group housing. Legislation requires them

Hogs, Livestock

Pork Council Asks For Self-Regulation After Animal Cruelty Case

By Ron Friesen June 9, 2011

Manitoba pork producers are calling for authority to police their own industry after a court last week convicted a Notre Dame hog farmer of animal cruelty. Livestock abuse cases could be resolved more quickly and effectively if the industry regulated itself instead of having the judicial system do it, Manitoba Pork Council officials said. “We

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle futures climb on post-Thanksgiving trade

U.S. grains: Corn futures set June high on US export demand

California researchers create nitrogen-fixing wheat

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