Insights and Stories on Cow-Calf

Jul. 23, 2014 at 4:34 pm CDT

Reuters — A White House advisory committee is expected to acknowledge the link between antimicrobial resistance in humans and livestock being fed antibiotics when it issues its report in the next few weeks, according to the transcript of a committee meeting held earlier this month. But how much of the […]

By P.J. Huffstutter

Jul. 23, 2014 at 4:05 pm CDT

Chicago/Reuters — Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures on Wednesday closed down the 3-cents per lb maximum daily price limit in the wake of fund liquidation, traders said. August ended 3.000 cents per lb lower at 124.575 cents, and October at 110.450, 3.000 cents lower. Packers snug on supplies for […]

By Theopolis Waters

Jul. 21, 2014 at 9:02 am CDT

Fed cattle prices in Alberta reached record highs last week trading the range of $164/cwt to $165/cwt. Feedlot margins surged into positive territory, once again reinforcing the price structure for feeder cattle. It appears the fed cattle market is incorporating a risk premium due to the uncertainty in production. For […]

Jul. 18, 2014 at 2:06 pm CDT

Penn State University researchers say that contrary to conventional wisdom, a growing body of evidence shows that eating lean beef can reduce risk factors for heart disease. “This research adds to the significant evidence, including work previously done in our lab, that supports lean beef’s role in a heart-healthy diet,” […]

By Staff

Jul. 18, 2014 at 10:23 am CDT

Being proactive and taking a few simple steps means you may never need to deal with hyperthermia Every year during the first few hot days of summer, we hear media warnings about leaving pets unattended in closed vehicles, where temperatures can rise to over 50 C. We often don’t realize […]

By Dvm, Roy Lewis