Beef heifer retention has started in Canada, according to Statistics Canada, and is expected to grow into 2026.
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Canadian cattle herd moves into expansion phase
The Markets: Heifer retention has started and is expected to grow into 2026
Visits from family and haying
Eppich News: Mid-summer saw relatives arriving, amidst baler repairs and haying
Mid-summer 2025 saw relatives arriving, amidst baler repairs and haying at the Eppich ranch.
A rancher’s ‘bitin’ list’
A Little Bit Western: Invasive weeds, gophers, grasshoppers and raccoons are all on this rancher’s naughty list
This Saskatchewan rancher comes up with her ‘bitin’ list,’ channeling her inner Tyler Childers.
Beef calf creep feeding pays good profits in 2025
Better Bunks and Pastures: With calf values high, creep feeding makes even more sense
Better rainfall has meant more feed on much of the Prairies, but creep feeding beef calves still pays well in 2025.
The glimmer of hope after a loss
Eppich News: The deaths of two people and one animal bring life into perspective
The unexpected loss of a prized stallion and the loss of two relatives — one who lived a long life, and the other taken too soon — results in reflection by rancher Heather Eppich.
Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices
The Markets: Yet-unknown impact of Trump tariffs on U.S. economy is a risk
Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices, but Trump tariffs’ effect on the U.S. economy could be a risk to Canadian cattle producers.
Blue-green algae toxicity can cause sudden death in cattle
Animal Health: Water quality is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise
Water quality for your cattle herd is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise. Work closely with your vet to diagnose the cause of any sudden deaths.
Metagenomics change how cattle diseases are diagnosed
Researchers are using metagenomics to identify disease impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
Canadian livestock researchers are now using metagenomics to speed up the identification of diseases impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses alike.
Good mineral-vitamin programs for beef cows drive successful reproduction
Better Bunks and Pastures: A breeder mineral is critical for beef cows during the breeding season
Cow-calf producers will want to prepare a breeder mineral program to be fed to beef cows during breeding season, then be ready to modify that program afterward based on actual grass conditions.
Beef cattle market continues to set records
The Markets: The U.S. and Canadian cow herds remain in a contraction phase
The U.S. and Canadian beef cow herds remain in a contraction phase which is driving record beef market prices, analyst Jerry Klassen says.
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