Insights and Stories on Livestock

Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks

Oct. 17, 2024 at 10:54 am CDT

A slump in U.S. beef production has opened the door for Australia to export record amounts of meat, growing its market share in North America and Asia and channelling billions of dollars to cattle processors and farmers.

Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat

Oct. 9, 2024 at 10:51 am CDT

By Lucy Craymer Peter Hobson Reuters

Counteracting livestock predation risks on pasture

Sep. 20, 2024 at 10:26 am CDT

By Bruce Derksen

Beef cow, replacement heifer numbers suggest producers aren’t ready to grow herds: FCC

Sep. 17, 2024 at 11:34 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu

Sep. 16, 2024 at 3:17 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues

Sep. 16, 2024 at 11:19 am CDT

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends that farmers do not take dairy or beef cattle to shows or agricultural exhibitions in the United States to reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza (bird flu) to Canadian herds.

By Geralyn Wichers

Lester Martin stands with the Uddermatic automated calf feeding system that he designed. This is the second year that a fully operating system – feeding Martin’s own veal calves from his Mildmay-area farm – has been in place at the Dairy Innovation Centre during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Photo: Stew Slater

Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders

Sep. 13, 2024 at 4:13 pm CDT

Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.

By Stew Slater

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices moving higher, but maybe not much more says broker

Sep. 12, 2024 at 4:47 pm CDT

With Alberta farmers presently reluctant to sell their barley and wheat for feed, cash prices have been on the upswing, according to Darcy Haley, vice-president Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Sep. 12, 2024 at 9:33 am CDT

UMA Systems Inc. has a proprietary process for turning waste into protein supplements, and is looking for Canadian customers.

By Stew Slater

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money

Sep. 12, 2024 at 9:29 am CDT

TMR mixer demo at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 shows sheep producers how significant labour and cost savings can result from using this equipment.

By Stew Slater

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Insights and Stories on Livestock

Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks

Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat

Counteracting livestock predation risks on pasture

Beef cow, replacement heifer numbers suggest producers aren’t ready to grow herds: FCC

Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu

CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues

Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices moving higher, but maybe not much more says broker

Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money

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