Livestock, News

Canadian beekeepers call for regulatory accountability

Beekeepers say the Canadian Food Inspection Agency should restore U.S. packaged bee shipments, claiming the agency isn’t following evidence.

December 25, 2025

News, Sheep/Goats

Mosquito-borne virus could be devastating to sheep breeding operations

Cache Valley virus, a mosquito-borne disease that infects small ruminants, could be a devastating hit to small operations.

November 12, 2025

Horse Health, Livestock

Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency

Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has…

October 10, 2025

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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 1 hour 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.

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Livestock, Markets

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

By Geralyn Wichers 19 hours 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

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Livestock, News

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

By John Greig 21 hours 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.

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Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally

By Geralyn Wichers 3 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

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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone

By Jerry Klassen 3 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

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Livestock, Markets

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

By Geralyn Wichers 4 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

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Livestock, News

Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now

By Karen Briere 4 days ago

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

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Livestock

No new traceability regulations implemented says Canadian Cattle Association

By Karen Briere January 9, 2026

The national and provincial cattle organizations recently took to social media to reassure producers concerned about proposed traceability regulations.

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Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Most cattle, hog futures down

By Geralyn Wichers January 9, 2026

Chicago mercantile exchange cattle futures fell to end the week. Hog futures were also mostly down. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 233.725 cents a pound, down 1.550 cents. April futures settled down 1.550 cents at 234.675 cents a pound. Most-traded March feeder cattle futures lost 3.025 cents to close at 354.700 cents a […] Read more

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Livestock, News

Federal government funds P.E.I. halal beef processing

By Geralyn Wichers January 9, 2026

The federal government has pledged more than $2.2 million to expand halal beef processing on Prince Edward Island.

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