Insights and Stories on Livestock

Jun. 20, 2024 at 2:35 pm CDT

Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, said moisture levels in Alberta are not distributed evenly with the north seeing plenty of rain and the south becoming drier. A recent cold snap between Calgary and Edmonton plunged lows to around the freezing mark earlier this week, while snow fell over parts of the Foothills.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jun. 19, 2024 at 3:01 pm CDT

New funding for the Canadian Angus Association and Holstein Canada will allow them to improve the data that goes into genetic evaluations and expand into new areas including carcass quality and traits that help limit the environmental impact of beef.

By John Greig

Jun. 18, 2024 at 5:24 pm CDT

Attendees took in presentations outdoors on genetics and genomics, managing forage, water and drought, plus feedlot health and management. A hot topic of conversation was the drought — or lack thereof. Much of the current research at the University of Saskatchewan focuses on drought.

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

Jun. 18, 2024 at 12:08 pm CDT

Producers in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and soon Nova Scotia, will have access to a program that will allow them to purchase insurance on price protection for their beef cattle in case of an unforeseen market disruption.

By John Greig

Jun. 18, 2024 at 9:38 am CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quoted $5 lower to $5 higher on average in the week ending June 15. However, quality packages of yearlings traded $5 to as much as $10 above week-ago levels 

By Jerry Klassen