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Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Market saying ‘sell calves now’

Market Update: With current supplies prices will get worse before they get better


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Alberta fed cattle prices were hovering in the range of $132 to $134 in late September as the market absorbs a large year-over-year increase in beef production. Wholesale values have been grinding lower throughout the fall while restaurant and retail demand move through a seasonal soft period. Carcass weights have been increasing and it appears […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

‘Decision tree’ helps guide drug use

Animal Health: It’s all about using the proper product to benefit animals and humans

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Three years ago the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association along with several industry partners came up with a Therapeutic Decision Cascade for Animal and Public Safety (a decision tree). This is a great tool for reminding all veterinarians and producers how to properly select drugs for any species we are treating. This guide is an valuable […] Read more
Consider weaning calves early this fall
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Consider weaning calves early this fall

Creep feeding gives calves a chance to grow, takes pressure off cows

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Recently, I was at drought ground zero in southern Saskatchewan and passed a group of about 50 blonde and whiteface cows and calves grazing dried-out pasture. The thin condition of the cows caught my attention and their calves looked gaunt and on the small side. My immediate reaction was this cow-calf herd was a good […] Read more
a calf and mother cow
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Start with good stock — stay healthy

Some diseases are hard to fix — the best approach is to avoid them

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Raising livestock for a living means that they have to be productive. They must reproduce, be healthy, and not be labour-intensive. Nobody makes a profit raising sick animals. The University of Guelph and Semex have been moving forward studying this from a genetic standpoint. This is exciting because with the increase in prevalence of Johne’s, producing healthy […] Read more
Everyone enjoys seeing wildlife, but they can have a negative impact on farming and ranching operations.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Managing wildlife/agriculture conflicts

Animal Health: Proper compensation part of the solution

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There have been many articles written on the escalating conflict between wildlife and agriculture (both livestock and grain production) in certain areas of Canada. Our governments struggle to find balanced management options. The most recent survey (2014) on wildlife damage by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the Miistakis Institute shows a high percentage of farms […] Read more
Keep bulls in breeding condition
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Keep bulls in breeding condition

While bulls usually have about 10 months of the year off, they shouldn’t be ignored

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This past spring, a friend who runs about 300 beef cows spent about $60K on a select number of crossbred red Angus yearlings and two-year-olds. He had good luck with them during this summer’s breeding season, but since has literarily forgotten about them (and the rest of his bulls) for the next nine to 10 […] Read more
Sell calves early or hold them until spring
Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Sell calves early or hold them until spring

Market Update: Big U.S. calf crop will hit the market in November and December

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Alberta fed cattle prices were hovering in the range of $143 to $145 in mid-August. The market has been trending lower since the first week of May when the fed market reached up to $197. Despite the softer selling prices, feeding margins remain in positive territory. Break-even pen closeout values are near $135 for August; […] Read more
An important part of reducing the need for antibiotics includes good beef herd management practices which reduce stress and maintain animal health. 

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Facts about antimicrobial resistance

Animal Health: While the industry is already doing a good job, there is ongoing room for improvement

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There have been volumes written on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the last several years. And it is important to remember just how good the Canadian cattle industry is doing in managing AMR and look to future changes veterinarians may make in their recommendations. For those of you craving more detailed information, there have been several […] Read more
Feedlot Holsteins need powerful feeding programs
Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle

Feedlot Holsteins need powerful feeding programs

With proper ration and management, dairy steers make good beef

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As I travel across Western Canada, I see more beef producers raising Holstein steers in their feedlots. Years ago, I didn’t think of Holstein steers as potentially profitable cattle, because I had a lot of misguided prejudices. However, my attitude did a complete “180” turnaround when I started working with a few successful Holstein producers […] Read more

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