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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues consolidation

By Jerry Klassen 6 days ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending March 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle market once again traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were down $3-$6/cwt on average with fleshier groups dropping as much as $6-$10/cwt. Calves were quite variable across the Prairies due to limited numbers. There was strong demand for […] Read more

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Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes

By Geralyn Wichers March 30, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Cattle Association says it won’t support proceeding with the CFIA’s proposed changes to federal cattle traceability regulations after feedback from members.

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Producers affected by bovine TB receive extended tax deferral

By Alexis Kienlen March 27, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Government of Canada has extended the tax deferral period for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis in 2024 and 2025.

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Klassen: Stronger barley prices weigh on feeder cattle values

By Jerry Klassen March 24, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending March 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were quite variable with sharper discounts noted on fleshier groups. The heifer discount to steers appeared to be wider in some cases but it was largely based on quality features. Calves […] Read more

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China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

By Reuters March 20, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute China’s state planner on Friday said authorities will make timely adjustments to hog reserves and continue to strengthen the management of hog production capacity.

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Egg Farmers of Canada sees more hens, greater egg demand in 2025

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 19, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada added 2.92 million hens to its egg-laying flock in 2025, Egg Farmers of Canada said in its annual report released on March 18.

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Chicago feeder cattle gain ground as corn futures rise

By Reuters March 19, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures fell on Wednesday as Chicago Board of Trade corn futures gained strength.

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Proposed Sask. poultry research facility gets funding influx

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By Geralyn Wichers March 18, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes A recently-funded poultry facility at the University of Saskatchewan will allow researchers to work on poultry barn lighting, housing and feed systems.

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Federal government funds Quebec organic fertilizer company

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 18, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Québec-based Solugen, which makes organic nitrogen fertilizer from hog manure, has recieved $20 million in federal funding.

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Research recruits beneficial bacteria against Strep suis in piglets

By Dave Bedard March 18, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes Calgary researchers hope to engineer beneficial bacteria as an enzyme delivery system to fight Strep suis bacterial infections in piglets.

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