When new federal cattle traceability rules do ultimately take effect, reporting requirements will vary for producers, transporters, feedlots and markets — but most of the onus will be on producers.
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Get ready for an eventual transition on cattle traceability
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency urges cattle producers to prepare for when regulations do come into effect
Good handling equipment a must on cattle operations
Animal Health: It’s important for the safety of beef producers, veterinarians and farm workers alike that chutes are functional and safe
It’s important for the safety of cattle producers, and of everyone else dealing with their stock, that handling equipment is functional and safe.
Canadian alpacas impress American judge at Agribition
The fleece and conformation of Canadian alpacas impressed an American judge at the Canadian Western Agribition Alpaca Halter Show and Fleece competitions.
Tyson Foods to close U.S. beef plant as cattle supplies dwindle
Tyson Foods will close a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, with about 3,200 employees after U.S. cattle supplies dropped to their lowest level in nearly 75 years, the meatpacker said on Friday.
CFIA suspends U.S. imports after Vesicular Stomatitis Virus outbreaks in Arizona
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) temporarily suspended U.S. imports from regions with Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV)outbreaks, impacting cross-border horse, swine, and ruminant movement.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end lower
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Wednesday, as a lack of fresh news had some participants moving to the sidelines. The December live cattle contract lost 1.925 cents per pound at 225.275 cents. Feeder cattle were down 1.675 cents in the January contract at 327.475 cents per pound. The U.S. Department […] Read more
Beef cattle more prone to trace mineral deficiencies
Animal Health: A recent study showed connections between some trace mineral deficiencies and disease
The trace mineral status of our cows and calves is a significant challenge for western Canadian producers and veterinarians.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures plunge daily limits on beef price fears
Reuters — Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures contracts fell their respective daily limits on Friday, as efforts by the U.S. to lower historically high beef prices appeared to spark a round of long liquidation by speculators, analysts said. CME benchmark December live cattle futures were down their daily maximum of […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous session. The December live cattle contract was up by 1.350 cents per pound at 241.175 cents. However, more deferred months were lower. Feeder cattle saw a continuation of Wednesday’s selloff, with the November contract down 2.775 cents at 361.450 […] Read more
Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC
Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
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