Reading Time: < 1 minute RDAR seeks producer input on genomics and genetic technology priorities.
RDAR survey asks Alberta beef producers to weigh in on genomics research priorities
Responses will help shape future funding for genetic and genomic technologies in the cattle sector
Billions in food waste could be feeding Canadian cattle, researcher says
University of Lethbridge associate professor Kim Stanford says Canada lags behind Japan and South Korea in turning food waste into livestock feed
Reading Time: 4 minutes A University of Lethbridge microbiologist presented findings on alternative feed ingredients at the Alberta Beef Producers research showcase.
CALVING 2026: Keep those newborn beef calves healthy
The 2026 calf crop is, or will soon be, hitting the ground on beef farms across Prairies — here’s an overview of how to keep those calves healthy and growing
Reading Time: 5 minutes Biosecurity, vaccines, vitamin injections and colostrum — veterinarian Roy Lewis runs down how beef farmers can keep newborn calves free from disease and gaining weight fast.
Producers affected by bovine TB receive extended tax deferral
The Government of Canada has extended the tax deferral period for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis in 2024 and 2025.
Klassen: Stronger barley prices weigh on feeder cattle values
For the week ending March 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were quite variable with sharper discounts noted on fleshier groups. The heifer discount to steers appeared to be wider in some cases but it was largely based on quality features. Calves […] Read more
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
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.
How soil fertility management can boost pasture yield by 43 per cent
Soil testing and the right fertility program can make a measurable difference in pasture output, agronomist says
Reading Time: 3 minutes Learn how soil testing and targeted fertilization can increase pasture biomass by 43%. Expert tips on N, P, and K management for beef cattle producers.
Klassen: Strong demand underpins Western Canadian feeder market
For the week ending February 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from seven days earlier. Calves may have traded $5-$10/cwt higher at some locations. Feeding margins have improved over the past week with Southern Alberta pen-closeouts now hovering near breakeven. Ontario feedlot margins are in positive territory by $20-$40/head. At the Ponoka video […] Read more
Don’t let winter deplete your cows vital vitamin A reserves
Fortify gestation diets with this essential vitamin to ensure a healthy calf crop and peak reproductive performance
Reading Time: 3 minutes Boost your calving season success: prevent weak calves and maintain gestating cow health by fortifying winter beef diets with vitamin A.