Reading Time: 3 minutes Beef production has changed dramatically as animal care techniques have improved, and that’s a story the public needs to hear.
The changing face of veterinary medicine and beef production
Beef production has changed dramatically as techniques have improved, and that’s a story the public needs to hear
U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit highest levels since July
Supply concerns and follow-through buying pushed Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures to their highest level since July on Friday after Washington said it may continue blocking imports of Mexican cattle until next year.
U.S. farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins
U.S. farmers are increasing pressure to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three years,
China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers
China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday it would stabilize beef and dairy production, shore up consumption and assist farmers as falling prices force small producers out of business.
U.S. livestock: Cattle close higher, lean hogs fall ahead of USDA report
Feeder and live cattle futures turned higher on Thursday, as technical trading, a steady cash market and weakness in grain futures gave cattle contracts a boost.
U.S. livestock: Cattle close mostly lower, consolidating after 2-month top
Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended mostly lower on Wednesday, consolidating a day after the benchmark December contract LCZ25 set a near two-month high.
U.S. livestock: CME cattle end mostly higher as Wall Street climbs
Benchmark December live cattle futures LCZ24 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to their highest in nearly two months on Tuesday, supported by technical buying and a rosy outlook for beef demand tied to strength in Wall Street equity markets, analysts said.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures strengthen on healthy US export demand, positioning
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures jumped on Thursday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly cattle on feed report and saw strong U.S. export demand, according to analysts.
U.S. livestock: Hog futures up slightly on firm demand, weaker dollar
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures ticked up on Wednesday as pork cutout values remained strong and a weaker dollar made U.S. exports more competitive, traders said.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on strong stock market, retail sales
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures edged up on Tuesday on stock market gains and strong economic data, traders said.
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