Insights and Stories on Livestock

Aug. 7, 2025 at 10:40 am CDT

In major U.S. livestock regions, some ranchers have slowly begun taking the first steps to boost cattle production after the nation’s inventory shrank due to a years-long drought that dried up pasture land used for grazing and hiked feeding costs.

By Reuters, Tom Polansek

Aug. 6, 2025 at 1:26 pm CDT

As trade talks with the U.S. continue, the Canadian Cattle Association says it's pleased to see a focus on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) while maintaining tariff-free access for CUSMA-compliant goods.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 5, 2025 at 10:53 am CDT

For the week ending August 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 higher. Quality yearling packages off grass were up as much as $15 in some cases. Prices for similar weight cattle were quite variable across the Prairies, which made the market hard to define.  The market appears to be in price discovery mode for the grass yearling market.

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:52 pm CDT

Final amendments to Canada's pullet and laying hen code of practice have been published, the National Farm Animal Care Council and Egg Farmers of Canada announced on Thursday.

By Geralyn Wichers

Jul. 31, 2025 at 11:23 am CDT

A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.

By Adam Peleshaty