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Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
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April 25, 2024
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Cracking the code on grazing management technology
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on April 4, 2022. Does it feel like grazing management information is shrouded in acronyms and terms that boggle the mind on first glance? Do you struggle to decipher terms like animal unit equivalents? And how does one go about calculating AUMs and then…
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April 24, 2024
Health & Production
Importance of maintaining cow weight after calving
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. With a smaller cow herd in both Canada and the…
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April 16, 2024
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The GOLD standard for record-keeping
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on March 30, 2023. Whether you use a computer software system or track herd records by hand, there are four record keeping GOLD standards that can be determined for your cow-calf operation and compared to beef industry benchmarks for the same indicators. By…
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April 10, 2024
Health & Production
Ear tag retention comes down to best management practices
Lost ear tags are a costly and frustrating reality on Canadian cattle ranches. Yet, tags play an integral role in in disease outbreak investigations, as well as in maintaining the credibility of Canada’s traceability system. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) both examines and investigates reports of retention issues on an ongoing basis. Most of…
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April 9, 2024
Health & Production
American association calls for HPAI name change
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) has decided to refer to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV). Although caused by the same virus as HPAI, the disease presents differently in cattle compared to poultry, which is why the AABP has requested the name change. In the letter, the…
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March 29, 2024
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Need to talk? Here are some resources from across Canada
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger: If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide: If you need support, but don’t know where to go: 211 Alberta / 211 Canada Counselling Alberta More 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline Alberta Addiction Health Line Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence Agknow Alcoholics Anonymous…
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March 22, 2024
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Canadian National Veterinary Association sheds awareness on ‘stronger, fitter’ ticks
In recognition of National Tick Awareness Month, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Merck Animal Health are advising Canadians to stay vigilant because tick control may be needed when you least expect it. Dr. Trevor Lawson, CVMA president says that it is their responsibility and privilege as veterinary professionals to spread this knowledge to…
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March 21, 2024
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Stretching feed supplies after calving
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. If feed supplies are getting low, there are some options…
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March 20, 2024
Health & Production
When do I turn out my cows? Managing spring pastures during and after drought
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on February 28, 2024. Beef producers will soon be making grazing plans for turning their herds out to spring pastures. While drought planning should be a routine part of the development of short- and long-term grazing plans, many beef cattle herds have withstood successive years…
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March 8, 2024
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Animal Health Canada receives $1.7M for livestock disease prevention and preparedness
The Government of Canada has announced funding of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Food and Mouth Disease (FMD). Animal Health Canada brings together the agriculture industry, and federal, provincial, and territorial partners…
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March 8, 2024
Health & Production
Know your zoonoses
Worldwide, it is estimated that approximately 60 per cent of infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and people. There are a number of different ways zoonoses can be spread between humans and animals, including direct and indirect contact, foodborne, inhalation, and vector borne. You may be familiar with some of…
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March 6, 2024
Health & Production
Why protein is important
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. All living creatures and plants contain protein. Plants take in…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 26/04/2024
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Choice Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 255.54
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
