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Klassen: Demand increases for lighter-weight feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 15, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged to $4 higher. Mid-weight feeders from 660 to 750 pounds traded $2 to as much as $6 higher on average. Feeder cattle in the 550- to 650-lb. range traded $4 to as much as $10 higher. Feeder cattle under 550 lbs. were up $10-$20 depending […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 8, 2022

Last week’s price action in western Canadian feeder markets was quite variable. Yearling prices were steady to $4 lower on average across the Prairies. Mid-weight cattle were down $3-$4 in Alberta and $2-$4 higher in Manitoba. Calf prices were also mixed. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves traded $2 to as much as $8 above […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 2, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Steady demand was noted on 800-plus-pound cattle, but calves and lighter weights experienced softer buying interest. Favourable weather and optimal pen conditions along with firmer live cattle futures supported the yearling market. Imports of U.S. corn continue to run 10-14 […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 18, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $3 lower on average; calves were relatively unchanged but limited numbers were on offer. Strength in the Canadian dollar appeared to temper demand from south of the border in the 750-plus-lb. weight categories. Last week was the first full week of sales in both […] Read more

When pulling a calf, once you snug the chains up make sure the tail is down and there is enough room.

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Tips for delivering a backwards calf

Animal Health with Roy Lewis: If one calf presents backwards, there is a good chance there may be another

By Roy Lewis January 11, 2022

With improved breeding practices nowadays, calving season is more about mothering up, colostrum consumption and keeping calves warm and dry. Cases of calving difficulty have been greatly reduced. However, the backwards calf is still the most common calving malpresentation that require some intervention. With the alignment of the calf and the way the feet are […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 11, 2022

Compared to late December, western Canadian yearling prices were quoted $6-$8 higher on average; however, fancier, lower flesh packages in the 850- to 900-lb. category were $10-$12 higher. Calf markets were quite variable. Early in the week, calf prices were relatively unchanged but markets were up $3-$6 by Friday. Ontario buyers were extremely aggressive last […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 4, 2022

There were no feeder cattle sales last week due to the holiday season; however, this didn’t stop many cow-calf producers from inquiring about the market outlook for 2022. This past year was one for the record books. There is no doubt about it. Waves of COVID-19 caused beef demand to be quite volatile from month […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 28, 2021

There were no major sales last week; however, a few auction barns held sales with a light run of feeder cattle along with bred cows and bred heifers. Compared to seven days earlier, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Liquidation of the cow herd was the main feature on both sides of the […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle

Vitti: Figure out proper rations for replacement dairy heifers

They need to keep growing, but you don’t want them too fat either

By Peter Vitti December 24, 2021

Many dairy heifer replacements come out of the calf barn in good shape. That’s because many were fed milk and calf-starter diets that supported exceptional growth. Ironically, some of these heifers are not fed well after weaning, and this nutrition gap makes them struggle throughout their first lactation. Such adverse nutrition can largely be avoided […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 21, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Small groups of various quality characterized sale volumes. There were a few packages of backgrounded yearlings that sold at decent levels. Finishing feedlots were fairly aggressive on groups in the 700- to 800-lb. category. Higher flesh levels have become […] Read more

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Klassen: Demand increases for lighter-weight feeder cattle

Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

Tips for delivering a backwards calf

Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

Vitti: Figure out proper rations for replacement dairy heifers

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

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