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The USDA is still performing two other safety studies on beef related to H5N1 but says meat supplies are safe. Photo: File

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

By Tom Polansek May 3, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures stabilized on Friday after U.S. testing of ground beef samples for H5N1 bird flu fuelled wild swings, but markets still closed lower for the week. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures had rallied on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the samples from retail […] Read more

Health Canada had previously decided that gene edited crops are safe, so, in most cases they will be treated the same as crops developed through traditional plant breeding methods. Photo: File

Livestock, News

CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

By Robert Arnason May 3, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia – Leaders in Canada’s grain industry are praising the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for confirming gene edited crops are safe to use as livestock feed. Today, the Canola Council of Canada, the Canada Grains Council and Cereals Canada “applauded” the CFIA for its new guidance on gene editing. “This is a ground-breaking day […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu

By Tom Polansek May 2, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rallied on Thursday after the U.S. government said retail samples of ground beef tested negative for the bird flu virus.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 1, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures took a dive on Wednesday on concerns that U.S. government tests of ground beef for the bird flu virus will harm consumer demand.

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News

Don’t let furry friends fall to bird flu

Cats reported sick, dying from H5N1 infection; CFIA offers tips to help keep pets safe

By Jeff Melchior May 1, 2024

According to the CFIA, animals that hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds are at risk. For example, cats that go outdoors may hunt and consume an infected bird. Dogs may scavenge dead birds. “If your pet has found a sick or dead bird or other wildlife, report it to your regional avian influenza hotline or the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative,” advises the CFIA.

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News, Reuters

Bird flu testing shows more dairy products are safe, US FDA says

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that preliminary results of additional testing of more dairy products has shown that pasteurization inactivates the bird flu virus.

File photo of cattle on feed near Champion, Alta., about 75 km north of Lethbridge. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink as bird-flu beef tests fuel demand fears

By Reuters, Tom Polansek April 30, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures tumbled on Tuesday as traders worried consumers will buy less meat, a day after the U.S. government said it will verify the safety of ground beef in states that have bird-flu infections in dairy cows.

FILE PHOTO: Test tubes labelled “Bird Flu” and eggs are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Livestock, News

Dairy cows entering Canada to be tested for bird flu

By Geralyn Wichers, Jeff Melchior April 30, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its American counterpart has agreed to test lactating cows for the bird flu virus before they cross into Canada.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed market underpins feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen April 30, 2024

For the week ending April 27, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.

Livestock, News

Colorado dairy herd added to bird flu case count

USDA to analyze samples of ground beef from stores in states with known infections

By Jeff Melchior April 29, 2024

Colorado is the latest state to confirm cases of bird flu in a dairy herd, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on April 25.

Food and beverage makers’ sales predicted to slide on trade tensions: FCC

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

GFM Network News

Food and beverage makers’ sales predicted to slide on trade tensions: FCC

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Beef cattle

U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump after US ground beef tests negative for bird flu

U.S. livestock: Bird-flu testing of US ground beef sinks CME cattle futures

Don’t let furry friends fall to bird flu

Bird flu testing shows more dairy products are safe, US FDA says

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink as bird-flu beef tests fuel demand fears

Dairy cows entering Canada to be tested for bird flu

Klassen: Stronger fed market underpins feeder complex

Colorado dairy herd added to bird flu case count

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