Several U.S. states have restricted cattle imports from states that have seen infections of avian influenza Type A H5N1 in dairy herds.
Seventeen U.S. states restrict cattle imports from avian flu-infected areas
Flu outbreak sees buyers balk at beef futures
Cash prices fairly level; beef producers should look into risk management tools, analysts say
Markets have seen cattle futures (mainly live and fed) decline in recent weeks as the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain made its way into dairy herds in six states to date. The good news, said a cattle auction leader and market expert, is that cash prices have remained more-or-less steady amid the chaos.
JBS says US beef division facing challenges, Seara unit improving
Low cattle supply behind weakness in US division; headwinds expected to continue
Brazilian meat-packer JBS expects margins of its Seara processed foods maker in Brazil to reach double digits in the first weeks of 2024, citing operational improvements designed to shore up the unit, executives said today.
Canadian cattle herd reaches lowest level since 1989
Cattle weights supporting decline in production
On January 1, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on farms, down 2.1 per cent from a year prior, StatCan said in livestock estimates released today. It's the smallest cattle herd since January 1, 1989.
Total US cattle herd drops to lowest level since 1951 – USDA
Easing dryness could encourage ranchers to begin rebuilding beef herds
Chicago | Reuters - The total number of U.S. cattle fell to its lowest level since 1951 as of Jan. 1, in the herd's fifth consecutive year of decline, U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed on Wednesday.
First-of-its-kind cattle methane limiter approved for Canada
Enteric methane emissions from cattle contributes 3.3 per cent of Canada’s total GHG emissions
A feed ingredient designed to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle has received market authorization in Canada.
Beef marks GHG drop: report
Assessment reveals industry has reduced emissions by 15 per cent
Producing a kilogram of boneless beef cuts today involves 15 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than in 2014, according to the recently released National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report.
Beef research centre wins ag tech award
Alberta’s Livestock Gentec was formed in 2010 to use genomics to help producers improve profitability and sustainability
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – An applied research centre using genomics to help beef producers sharpen their competitive edge has been honoured with a Best in Agriculture Sector Award at the ASTech Awards, which are given for technology and science innovation in Alberta. “We’re very proud that our team received that award,” said John Basarab, head of […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Several factors weighing on prices
Warm weather means less feed needed, easier movement says analyst
Feed grain prices across the Canadian Prairies are expected to continue falling back for the next few months due to a number of reasons, according to Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities in Saskatoon, Sask.
No herd rebuild seen
Reading Time: < 1 minute Though cattle prices are at record highs and there is strong demand for beef, producers have not responded with herd expansion. Ann Boyda, Alberta livestock market analyst, says the proportion of female cattle slaughter relative to total cattle slaughter has increased, making it more difficult to rebuild the herd. Over the last decade, Western Canada […] Read more
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