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U.S. livestock: Profit-taking pushes down CME cattle futures after gains

By Reuters, Tom Polansek September 13, 2024

Traders booked profits ahead of the weekend, after the markets previously found support from gains in equities and improved processor margins that should boost demand for slaughter-ready cattle. Beef processors were earning $54.30 for each head of cattle they slaughtered, after losing money on each animal just a month ago, HedgersEdge.com data shows.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

How to manage two similar livestock pharmaceuticals

Animal Health: Subtle differences can give one medication an advantage over another

By Roy Lewis September 13, 2024

This article provides some clarity for when new products or combinations of products come onto the market. These days all antimicrobials, NSAIDs and a few other products are prescription products and most come under the VCPR (veterinary-client-patient relationship). The two products in this case have already been on the market for years, but now, with no […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures end lower in consolidation

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters September 10, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Tuesday, consolidating after Monday's bounce, while feeder cattle futures firmed as corn prices declined, signaling cheaper feed costs.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets in price discovery mode

By Jerry Klassen September 10, 2024

For the week ending September 7, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5/cwt higher in Alberta but steady to $6/cwt lower in Saskatchewan and Manitoba compared to seven days earlier. Major feedlots in Alberta appear to be focusing on local cattle. The calf market is in price discovery mode with prices quoted $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally in turnaround from slide last week

By Reuters, Tom Polansek September 9, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures rallied on short covering on Monday, analysts said, as the markets recovered from a slide last week.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle fall as consumers opt for cheaper meats

By Heather Schlitz September 5, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on Thursday on renewed worries over inflation-hit consumers’ ability to purchase pricy cuts of meat, traders said. Hog futures also fell on a seasonal lull in prices and a strong supply of heavy hogs. Beef and pork demand has eased […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle dip on weak cash market, rising corn prices

By Heather Schlitz September 4, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on Wednesday following recent weakness in cash prices and as corn prices sustained a small rally, traders said. Traders also monitored U.S. beef demand. Demand for beef typically weakens after Labor Day, which is considered the last major grilling holiday […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

By Jerry Klassen September 3, 2024

For the week ending August 31, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Finishing feedlots are exuding a cautious sentiment. While order buyers had a full deck, there were upside limits. Pen-sized strings of quality yearlings traded at a premium to average values. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live hog prices tick up, seasonal dip less sharp than expected

By Renee Hickman, Reuters August 30, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog prices ended up slightly on Friday as analysts said a seasonal drop in pork prices toward the end of summer looked less drastic than expected.

Cattle graze north of Deerwood in September 2023. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD

Livestock

Federal government opens bids for foot and mouth vaccine bank providers

By Alexis Stockford August 30, 2024

Canadian government opens bids for foot and mouth vaccine bank providers.

GFM Network News

Klassen: Cash feeder market divorces from futures market

Russia’s seaborne grain exports fell 10 per cent year-on-year in September, data shows

India and Canada agree on new roadmap for relations

Cow-calf

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking pushes down CME cattle futures after gains

How to manage two similar livestock pharmaceuticals

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures end lower in consolidation

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets in price discovery mode

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally in turnaround from slide last week

U.S. livestock: CME cattle fall as consumers opt for cheaper meats

U.S. livestock: CME cattle dip on weak cash market, rising corn prices

Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

U.S. livestock: Live hog prices tick up, seasonal dip less sharp than expected

Federal government opens bids for foot and mouth vaccine bank providers

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