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May 23, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 22, 2023
The Western Canadian fed market still has wind in its sails, whereas this has not necessarily been the case for Ontario and the U.S., as both of these markets have either traded steady or lower. Trading $5.50/cwt higher, Western Canadian fed prices averaged over $237/cwt. With higher prices and stronger basis levels, producers did end…
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May 19, 2023
Issues & Insights
Emergency grazing support announced for evacuated livestock
The Province of Alberta has released emergency grazing options to support producers who have evacuated their livestock due to the ongoing wildfires. The guidelines from the provincial government are as follows: Under the provincial state of emergency, grazing disposition holders with grazing capacity can accept livestock from other producers subject to the following conditions: The…
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May 19, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Taking pain management mainstream
Producers add pain medication to their routines and benefit their herds By the Beef Cattle Research Council Pain management for beef cattle has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Scientists have gained a greater understanding of what pain looks like in an animal and how reducing pain can affect an animal’s well-being. The beef…
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May 18, 2023
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It’s official – seed, pesticide, and inoculant bag recycling is here to stay!
For several years, Prairie farmers have been keenly participating in Cleanfarms’ seed, pesticide, and inoculant (SPI) bag recycling pilot project in search of more environmentally friendly alternatives for managing these items once empty. Starting in 2023, Cleanfarms is pleased to announce that SPI bag recycling is launching across the prairies as a full-time permanent program…
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May 16, 2023
Issues & Insights
Springtime vulnerability in riparian areas
By Tonya Lwiwski, Riparian Specialist at Cows and Fish Springtime. Returning birdsong marks the morning hours, the lengthening daylight and the melting snow are all welcome signs of the end of winter. While this season of rejuvenation makes us want to get outside, spring is also a sensitive time for riparian areas. Before turning those…
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May 15, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 15, 2023
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $230.75/cwt, mostly steady with the previous week. Fed cattle prices contnue to trade at record high levels. Fed calf supplies continue to be light and many producers were indicating calves need more days on feed before they are marketed. Last week, dressed sales…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 31/05/2023
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Aug-23 | 216 | 300 | - |
| 18-Sep-23 | 216 | 306 | 332 |
| 16-Oct-23 | 218 | 310 | 334 |
| 13-Nov-23 | 216 | 308 | 330 |
| 11-Dec-23 | 214 | 298 | 324 |
| 8-Jan-24 | - | - | - |
| 5-Feb-24 | 222 | 304 | 336 |
Last Updated on May 25, 2023