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Plateau Cattle Co. says lowering stress in calves using science-based practices leads to higher weaning weights, better health

By Lee Hart 19 hours ago

Reading Time: 6 minutes Plateau Cattle Company says lowering stress in calves using science-based practices leads to higher weaning weights and better animal health.

The Canadian Cattle Association argues that U.K. beef imports to Canada have surged, but regulatory issues have kept Canadian beef trade from growing the other direction. Photo: Canada Beef

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop Friday

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 1 day ago

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell from nearby highs Friday, with profit-taking to end the week weighing on values. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Hogs, Livestock, News

Manitoba Pork flags unresolved pork tariffs in China deal

By Don Norman 1 day ago

Manitoba Pork says a Canada–China trade agreement is a positive step for agriculture, but leaves 25 per cent pork tariffs unresolved.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of a new strategic partnership with China includes tariff reductions on canola and pulses, but leaves in place a 25 per cent duty on Canadian pork imports. Photo: file

Livestock, News

‘At least we’ve started a dialogue’: Pork Council reacts to Carney’s Beijing agreement

Chinese tariffs continue on Canadian pork, but sector remains optimistic

By Robert Arnason 2 days ago

The Canadian Pork Council is hopeful about the agreement in principle with China on trade, despite the persistence of a 25 per cent tariff on pork imports.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeder contracts surge, hogs rise

By Geralyn Wichers 2 days ago

Chicago feeder cattle contracts surged on Thursday. Live cattle and lean hogs also made healthy gains. Most-active April live cattle closed at 238.425 cents a pound, up 1.100 cents. February live cattle gained 0.900 cents to settle at 236.050 cents per pound. Most-active March feeder cattle futures gained 4.850 cents to close at 364.550 cents […] Read more

Dairy has been one concerns expressed by U.S. President Donald Trump about trade with Canada . Photo: File

Livestock, News

U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management: trade experts

By John Greig 2 days ago

U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management in a CUSMA review, says Canadian trade experts, but there will likely be concessions around access and tariff rate quota administration.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally

By Geralyn Wichers 4 days ago

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures rallied on Tuesday. Most-active April live cattle gained 2.900 cents to close at 238.975 cents a pound. February live cattle settled at 237.250 cents a pound, up 2.000 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle gained 5.950 cents to settle at 362.125 cents per pound. April feeders closed at 360.600 […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone

By Jerry Klassen 5 days ago

For the week ending January 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were up $8-$10/cwt on average compared to three weeks earlier. Strength was noted in backgrounded pre-conditioned replacements weighing 700 pounds plus. Quality genetic packages with full processing were up $20/cwt in some cases. The weather was quite variable and feedlots have experienced above normal […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE

By Geralyn Wichers 5 days ago

Chicago cattle futures rose while hogs slipped back as the USDA raised its forecast for 2026 pork and beef production. Most-traded February live cattle futures gained 1.525 cents to close at 235.250 cents per pound. April contracts settled at 236.075 cents a pound, up 1.400 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle closed at 356.175 cents a […] Read more

Proposed traceability regulations for cattle are not yet in effect and have not been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Photo: File

Livestock, News

Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now

By Karen Briere 6 days ago

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.

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