By Reuters News Service, June 7, 2016 CHICAGO, June 7 (Reuters) – Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts closed moderately lower on Tuesday after traders sold deferred months and bought June as wholesale beef values improved, traders said. June live cattle closed up 0.450 cent per lb to 121.225 cents. August ended 0.550 cent… Continue reading LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle futures finish mostly weak, hogs lower
Tag: cattle
Vaccinating young calves: what works, what may not
By John Campbell, The Western Producer, June 2, 2016 Studies show young calves can benefit from vaccines that help prime the immune system. Getting a young beef or dairy calf off to a good start always involves ensuring adequate colostral intake. The calf has few antibodies in its blood stream at birth, and this first… Continue reading Vaccinating young calves: what works, what may not
LIVESTOCK-Cash price outlook extends CME live cattle futures losses
By Reuters News Service, May 24, 2016 CHICAGO, May 24 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures slumped for a second straight session on Tuesday, pressured by follow-through selling and potentially softer cash prices later this week, traders said. June live cattle closed down 0.150 cent per lb at 118.000 cents, and August ended… Continue reading LIVESTOCK-Cash price outlook extends CME live cattle futures losses
Lethbridge County passes special tax on livestock
By Barb Glen, The Western Producer, April 25, 2016 There are about 500,000 cattle fed in Lethbridge County, which is the heart of the cattle-feeding industry and has thus been dubbed feedlot alley. Cattle, feed and manure hauling are constant on county and provincial roads. A special tax that will primarily affect livestock producers in… Continue reading Lethbridge County passes special tax on livestock
Impact of BVD can linger if undetected in carrier
By Barbara Duckworth, The Western Producer, April 21, 2016 Persistently infected calves can spread the virus throughout the herd KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bovine viral diarrhea lurks wherever cattle are raised. This mutating virus presents diverse clinical symptoms, and control is elusive, said scientists during an April 7 BVD symposium in Kansas City, Missouri.… Continue reading Impact of BVD can linger if undetected in carrier
Studies show late day feeding may encourage more daylight calving
By John Camsbell, The Western Producer, April 21, 2016 Studies show a significant increase in cows giving birth during the day if fed in the early evening instead of the morning More than two-thirds of calf deaths occur within the first 96 hours of life. At least two-thirds of these mortalities can be attributable to… Continue reading Studies show late day feeding may encourage more daylight calving
Beef prices begin sudden fall from record highs
Grocery store prices start to drop for steaks, roasts and ground beef The boom market for beef is fading in Canada after record prices last year, but people will have to wait for costs to tumble in grocery stores. The cattle industry has experienced a sudden drop in prices, forcing ranchers to adjust their expectations for the year.… Continue reading Beef prices begin sudden fall from record highs
Cattle rustling rebounding in Alberta and Saskatchewan
STRATHMORE, Alta. – It’s not the Wild West but there are still low-down varmints stealing cattle and reaching into the pockets of ranchers in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Cattle rustling has been around for ages and police say it is on the rebound in the heart of Canada’s cattle industry, driven largely by ranch hands stealing… Continue reading Cattle rustling rebounding in Alberta and Saskatchewan