Livestock
Reading Time: 2 minutes Bird flu is presumed to have infected four poultry workers in Washington state, making it the sixth U.S. state to identify human cases this year, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Bird flu cases presumed in four Washington farm workers, state says
Canada will defend dairy sector against New Zealand trade dispute say ministers
New Zealand on Friday triggered mandatory negotiations over longstanding dairy disagreement
Reading Time: 2 minutes The federal government says it will defend Canada's dairy sector after New Zealand escalated a long-running trade dispute over Canadian dairy market access.
China’s pork output logs third year-on-year quarterly decline
Reading Time: < 1 minute China's pork production in the third quarter fell 0.8 per cent from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, falling on an annual basis for a third consecutive quarter as poor meat consumption hampered slaughter rates.
Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks
Reading Time: 3 minutes A slump in U.S. beef production has opened the door for Australia to export record amounts of meat, growing its market share in North America and Asia and channelling billions of dollars to cattle processors and farmers.
Klassen: Calf market ratchets higher
Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending October 12, the Western Canadian prices for yearlings off grass and backgrounding operations were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. The Lethbridge market for calves was up $8-$10 from week-ago levels while calf markets in the non-major feeding regions were up a solid $4-$6 on average.
Canada Packers name reemerges as Maple Leaf spins off pork division
Reading Time: < 1 minute Maple Leaf Food's pork division, set to separate into an independent company, will be named Canada Packers.
Moo to Do streamlines on-farm tasks for staff
Newest product from CATTLEytics wins innovation award at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Improving workflow for employees is the focus of a new product from agriculture technology company CATTLEytics. The Moo to Do system is a staff scheduling module for dairy operations. The system is meant to streamline on-farm tasks like scheduling and management. Built-in software provides data-driven insights to help the efficiency of dairy […] Read more
Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat
Reading Time: 3 minutes Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing shore birds for disease, vaccinating vulnerable species and war-gaming response plans.
Federal government pledges more than $13 million to animal health, disease readiness
Reading Time: < 1 minute National animal health and disease preparedness has received an influx of more than $13 million in federal cash. The money will be split between AHC's three divisions: Emergency Management, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System.
Klassen: Feeder markets experience stronger demand
Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending October 5, Western Canadian prices for grass yearlings were steady to as much as $10 higher while values for backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. Calf markets were quite variable with preconditioned 650-800 pound calves trading $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Prices for non-weaned bawlers were relatively unchanged.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
