Beef Cattle, Agriculture News & Resources

Klassen: Fed cattle market lifts feeder prices

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4 on either side of unchanged. Early in the week, the market was rather sluggish but a fortuitous bounce in the live cattle futures quickly spilled over into the feeder complex. Yearlings and heavier calves ended the week $2 to $4 higher. Feeding margins are […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Bovine TB strain in latest outbreak new to Canada

By GFM Network News January 9, 2019

Canada’s latest outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in domestic cattle involves a strain of TB bacteria not related to any previously seen in Canadian livestock or wildlife. Culture testing of bacteria taken from a cow confirmed as TB-positive in November shows it’s “not related to past cases of bovine TB in Alberta or British Columbia or […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

By GFM Network News January 8, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged to slightly softer compared to mid-December. The market was lightly tested, with direct off farm to feedlot trade, but auction market activity was rather quiet. Winter conditions in southern Alberta caused buyers to be on the defensive, with lighter calves reflecting small discounts; however, vaccinated feeders on […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Favourable margins support feeder market

By GFM Network News January 2, 2019

There were no sales last week with auction barns closed for the holiday season; therefore, we start the year looking forward at factors that will influence the feeder market over the next month. While the feeder market was quiet, feedlot operators were surprised with the U.S. fed cattle market jumping US$3-$4 from seven days earlier. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market ends year on firm tone

By GFM Network News December 24, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder markets traded $3-$5 higher. Auction barns in the major feeding regions of Alberta had limited numbers on offer last week; therefore, major operations were sourcing feeders from farther distances. While most feedlots are carrying sufficient numbers, year-end buying was able set the market on a firm tone. April […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Bovine TB probe expands to Saskatchewan

By GFM Network News December 21, 2018

Updated, Dec. 24 — Some cattle in Saskatchewan are now under federally imposed movement controls as testing for bovine tuberculosis expands to 14 domestic herds in three provinces. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced Friday the tracing of a single case of bovine TB in a beef cow from a farm in British Columbia’s southern […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off recent lows

By GFM Network News December 17, 2018

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $5 to as much as $10 higher while calf markets strengthened by $4-$8. Southern Alberta experienced winds of extreme nature over the past few weeks, which caused buyers to shy away from the market; however, with year-end right around the corner, pent-up demand stepped forward with a vengeance in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Six more cattle herds to be tested in TB probe

By GFM Network News December 17, 2018

Updated, Dec. 20 — Cattle from four more herds in British Columbia and two in Alberta are now being tested for bovine tuberculosis as officials probe the country’s latest domestic case of the disease. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Monday reported the six herds are now under “movement controls” while TB testing is underway. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply

By GFM Network News December 11, 2018

Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. said Tuesday it plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply, fueling projections that other restaurants will follow suit. The move by the world’s biggest fast-food chain addresses concerns that the overuse of antibiotics vital to fighting human infections in farm animals may diminish the drugs’ effectiveness […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

U.S. investigators question shareholders of Brazil’s JBS

By Reuters, GFM Network News December 7, 2018

Brasilia | Reuters –– U.S. investigators this week visited Brazil to question shareholders of J+F Investimentos, the holding company that controls meatpacker JBS SA, as part of an existing plea deal, Brazilian prosecutors said on Friday in a statement. U.S. authorities have been investigating the companies controlled by J+F since their largest shareholders — brothers […] Read more

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GFM Network News

Pulse weekly outlook: Fewer U.S. acres likely due to surplus

U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit contract highs on storm forecast

U.S. grains: Soybeans sink on concerns about China trade talks

Beef Cattle

Klassen: Fed cattle market lifts feeder prices

Bovine TB strain in latest outbreak new to Canada

Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

Klassen: Favourable margins support feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market ends year on firm tone

Bovine TB probe expands to Saskatchewan

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off recent lows

Six more cattle herds to be tested in TB probe

McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply

U.S. investigators question shareholders of Brazil’s JBS

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