Livestock
The $10,000 fine against Universal Ostrich Farms has been dropped after review by the Canada Agriculture Review Tribunal
Fine against B.C. ostrich farm dropped on tribunal review
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle and hogs slide back
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures slipped back on Tuesday. Most-active April live cattle contracts lost 0.775 cents to close at 237.425 cents a pound. June futures settled at 233.800 cents a pound, down 0.525 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle futures closed at 364.775 cents a pound, down 2.675 cents. April feeders settled at […] Read more
Canadian Cattle Association launches traceability survey
The Canadian Cattle Association wants producers to share their thoughts regarding the proposed traceability regulations.
Klassen: Calf markets continue to climb
For the week ending February 7, Western Canadian feeder markets traded $10 higher to $10 lower compared to seven days earlier. The cash market was extremely volatile as the sell-off in the feeder cattle futures on Thursday, February 5, installed cautious tone amongst buyers late in the week. Fleshier cattle in smaller packages were discounted […] Read more
McDonald’s, Cargill fund youth councillor position with Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s youth councillor will be supported in her role with funding from McDonalds’s Canada and Cargill.
U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs fall as traders watch other commodities
Chicago cattle futures eked out gains on Monday while hog contracts slipped back. Most-active April live cattle futures closed at 238.200 cents a pound, up 0.950 cents. June contracts gained 0.475 cents to settle at 234.325 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts closed at 367.450 cents per pound, up 0.025 cents. April feeders settled at […] Read more
Trump signs proclamation increasing Argentine beef imports
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation to hike the country’s low-tariff imports of Argentine beef, though economists have said the attempt to lower costs for American consumers will likely have little impact on prices.
PRRS: The $1.4B ‘mystery’ still haunting hog farmers
For 30 years, this highly mutative virus has devastated the pork industry, outsmarting vaccines and requiring extreme biosecurity to control
Reading Time: 4 minutes For 30 years, this highly mutative virus has devastated the pork industry, outsmarting vaccines and requiring extreme biosecurity to control.
CCIA prepares to make traceability transition
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency urges cattle producers to get ready for regulations coming into effect
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency may not be proposing regulatory changes for traceability, but it's the one delivering the program.
Beef industry weighs in on AAFC research cuts
The Canadian Cattle Association and Beef Cattle Research Council said cuts to federal research centres and programs will have long-term debilitating consequences for the beef industry.
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