Insights and Stories on Livestock

Canada expands bird flu surveillance in dairy cattle

May. 9, 2024 at 3:17 pm CDT

The Government of Canada and stakeholders are taking new precautions to help prevent the emergence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Canadian dairy cattle.

Klassen: Feeder cattle experience weather market

May. 7, 2024 at 9:19 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures mixed, hog futures lower, amid demand questions

May. 6, 2024 at 4:39 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. livestock: CME cattle stabilize after bird flu roils markets

May. 3, 2024 at 5:47 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed

May. 3, 2024 at 3:04 pm CDT

By Robert Arnason

U.S. health officials warn dairy workers are at risk from bird flu

May. 3, 2024 at 10:19 am CDT

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. health officials on Friday warned that dairy workers remain at risk from the H5N1 bird flu virus that is infecting dairy herds, and urged them to wear protective gear to avoid infection. The U.S. CDC urged farmers, workers, and emergency responders to wear appropriate protective […]

By Julie Steenhuysen

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Dairy cows entering Canada to be tested for bird flu

Apr. 30, 2024 at 10:24 am CDT

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its American counterpart has agreed to test lactating cows for the bird flu virus before they cross into Canada.

By Geralyn Wichers Jeff Melchior

Klassen: Stronger fed market underpins feeder complex

Apr. 30, 2024 at 9:24 am CDT

For the week ending April 27, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.

By Jerry Klassen

Colorado dairy herd added to bird flu case count

Apr. 29, 2024 at 12:12 pm CDT

Colorado is the latest state to confirm cases of bird flu in a dairy herd, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on April 25.

By Jeff Melchior

US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states

Apr. 24, 2024 at 2:11 pm CDT

The U.S. government will require dairy cattle moving between states to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday, as federal officials ramp up their response to an outbreak in herds.

By Tom Polansek