Reading Time: 4 minutes Experts say for calf vaccinations to be most effective, it requires using a tailored approach for each herd.
Calf vaccination timing: why one size doesn’t fit all
Intranasal vaccines are common, but aren't right for every herd
How ‘care and compassion’ protocols drive performance at this Alberta ranch
Plateau Cattle Co. says lowering stress in calves using science-based practices leads to higher weaning weights, better health
Reading Time: 6 minutes Plateau Cattle Company says lowering stress in calves using science-based practices leads to higher weaning weights and better animal health.
Grazing ‘sweet spot’ boosts pasture performance
Timing-focused approach to pasture management touted to boost forage growth, livestock gains while also cutting farmer labour and inputs
Reading Time: 3 minutes Timing-focused approach to pasture management touted to boost forage growth, livestock gains while also cutting farmer labour and inputs
High prices, lower demand challenges producers
Study finds that once consumers change their protein consumption pattern, it is tough to get them to return to beef
Reading Time: 2 minutes Large capital investments coupled with consumer demand makes for long-term planning among Canadian cattle producers
Countdown begins for traceability
Cattle industry gears up for an overhaul of the system as long-awaited new regulations promise to reshape the sector
Reading Time: 5 minutes Canadian cattle producers are awaiting new federal traceability regulations following a two-year consultation process.
New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers
Case studies and mentoring will help give farm data decision-making power
The Data Literacy for Cow-Calf Producers project aims to give farmers and ranchers the chance to discuss best practices and learn from experts and peers about how to use data to make better business decisions.
Data management has varied adoption in the cow-calf sector.
Klassen: Weather forecasts underpin feeder market
High forage costs pose problem for cow-calf expansion
For the week ending Saturday, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. The finishing feedlot operator appears to be dominating the feeder market across all weight categories. Ontario interest was creeping all the way into Alberta, especially for Limousin-type genetics. There were limited numbers on offer in Manitoba and Saskatchewan […] Read more
Klassen: Stronger deferred live cattle support feeder market
Cow-calf operators seen hesitant to expand
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Calf prices were mostly unchanged compared to seven days earlier; however, there were pockets where buyers reported prices up $2-$3 on average. The Alberta calf market appeared to stage a minor recovery after softening over the past month. Manitoba markets […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market rations demand
Risk discount built in with adverse weather
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged while calf prices were steady to $6 lower. Demand from Ontario buyers caused markets in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan to hold value. Alberta prices were under pressure as the market appears to be rationing demand. Calf prices are 25-30 per cent higher than year-ago […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market ratchets higher
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices markets traded $2-$5 higher on average. Calves were quite variable. This was the first week when larger groups of calves were featured on the internet sales. Prices on the internet appeared to be significantly stronger than smaller groups under 10 head moving through auction rings. Feedlot operators […] Read more
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