Livestock
For the week ending March 14, Western Canadian yearlings and backgrounded cattle traded $10 to $15 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. Calves were unchanged to $10/cwt lower on average. Weakness in the nearby and deferred live cattle prices along with strength in the barley market resulted in a negative tone for the […] Read more
Klassen: Weaker fed markets add fear to feeder prices
Chicago cattle futures surge as corn falls, Colorado packer strikes
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Feeder cattle futures surge on lower corn prices and expected tight supplies in USDA's Cattle on Feed report as JBS workers strike in Colorado.
Rural vet clinics can apply for $10K grant to hire summer veterinary students
Alberta pilot program targets livestock communities facing nearly 19 per cent vacancy rates in veterinary positions
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta rural vet clinics can apply for up to $10,000 to hire a summer veterinary student. SCAP-funded pilot runs May to August 2026.
Lethbridge Polytechnic launches pre-veterinary medicine diploma for fall 2026
Two-year program offers transfer pathway to University of Calgary veterinary medicine and hands-on lab training
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lethbridge Polytechnic's new two-year pre-veterinary medicine diploma launches fall 2026. Transfer pathway to U of C veterinary medicine. Apply now.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market incorporates risk discount
For the week ending March 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The market held value on Monday and Tuesday but then softened in the latter part of the week. Strength in the feed grains complex along with weaker deferred live cattle futures set a negative tone. Feedlot […] Read more
JBS workers to strike at U.S. beef plant as consumers face record prices
About 3,800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting on March 16, the workers’ union said on Monday, crippling production at one of the largest U.S. beef plants as consumers face record-high prices.
Canada’s $5B forage crop needs a closer look
Moving beyond the 'roadside view' to manage basal density, canopy cover and litter for maximum productivity
Reading Time: 4 minutes Forage production is a valuable contributor to the ag economy, ranking as Canada’s third most important crop behind wheat and canola.
High-stakes balancing act for beef market
Small herds and surging demand have pushed prices to the limit
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global trade shifts, pest pressures and stubbornly strong consumer demand are reshaping the cattle and beef market.
Zoetis to acquire Neogen Corp. genomics business
Zoetis Inc. expects to close the acquisition of Neogen Corp.’s animal genomics business in the second half of 2026.
Britain launches bird flu vaccine trials in turkeys
Britain has begun targeted bird flu vaccine trials in turkeys, the government said on Thursday, marking a shift in its approach to controlling the disease that has ravaged flocks and pushed some countries to adopt the technique to help reduce losses.
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