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Cattle parasite study points to possible way to fight malaria

By GFM Network News March 21, 2015

London | Reuters –– Herds of African cattle may hold the secret to new ways of fighting parasitic diseases such as malaria, which kills some 600,000 people a year, scientists said on Friday. The researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that cows are protected from a parasite that causes a deadly disease called East […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Cattle chew through less grain in 2014-15, so far

By GFM Network News February 5, 2015

CNS Canada — Mild weather, fewer cattle and a growing list of alternative grains led Canadian cattle to chew through less feed in the first five months of the 2014-15 crop year. According to Tuesday’s grain stocks report from Statistics Canada, feed barley usage was at 2.67 million tonnes as of Dec. 31, down from […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Grazing corn a good option

Many farmers have found grazing corn to be a good way to maintain cattle health and saving money

By Breeanna Kelln January 29, 2015

Ranchers looking to save costs associated with traditional drylot feeding systems are making the switch to grazing corn to keep beef herds healthy in winter months. There are many different winter grazing systems available to producers, including grazing standing whole plant corn. And, studies show producers won’t be sacrificing herd health for cost savings. Assessing […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Korea says cattle found infected with foot-and-mouth

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 6, 2015

Seoul | Reuters –– South Korea said Tuesday that foot-and-mouth had spread to a cattle farm in the country for the first time in more than three years, a blow to authorities battling to contain an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak was discovered around half a year ago on hog farms, intensifying fears about […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Snow introduces a few seasons

By Debbie Chikousky December 30, 2014

For our family, the opening day of rifle hunting season means the cows are supposed to be home. This year we were a bit behind, lulled, just a bit, by the lovely fall weather. It had been cool but snow had stayed away until mid-November and it was still warm enough for the dugouts to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market upward trend stalls

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 13, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unsettled last week, trading $3 higher to $3 lower. However, feedlot operators were eyeing the U.S. market, where softer U.S. fed cattle prices caused feeder cattle prices to drop by $4 to $8. The deteriorating Canadian dollar was mildly supportive, but the uncertainty in the fed cattle set a […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Animal Health: Important tips for selecting the right antibiotic

By Roy Lewis November 17, 2014

With most of the older antibiotics still available and several very effective long-acting antibiotics in use, the choice of products in front of the rancher or feedlot owner has never been greater. Some very effective drugs, especially those in combinations, have been removed from the marketplace over the years. The difficulty for producers — with […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Practical management tips to control Johne’s disease

By Roy Lewis November 10, 2014

Johne’s disease pronounced “YONEES” causes a non-responsive diarrhea with severe weight loss in cattle as well as bison, small ruminants (sheep & goats) and camelids. It may last for months and is invariably fatal. It’s caused by a paratuberculosis organism, similar to tuberculosis, and has a very long incubation period of at least two years. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

U.S. groups suing FDA over ractopamine approvals

By GFM Network News November 7, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– A group of environmental and public health groups sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, seeking to set aside the agency’s approvals for feed additives containing ractopamine that are used to boost the weight of cattle and pigs. The groups, in two related lawsuits filed in federal court, claim […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Reuters, Sheep/Goats

Australia, China on track to sign lucrative cattle deal

By Reuters, GFM Network News November 6, 2014

Sydney / Reuters – Australia will export up to 1 million head of cattle a year to China, worth around A$1 billion ($856 million), to meet booming demand for red meat under a long-awaited deal set to be signed shortly, Australian officials said on Friday. Shipping live animals from Australia to China has been discussed for many years. Official talks began […] Read more

ICE Weekly: Canola could relive March lows: analyst

U.S. grains: Chicago grains, soy rebound after Trump announces meeting with Xi

CBOT Weekly: Trading being guided by emotions

GFM Network News