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Jan 20, 2025 · Demand-building initiatives for Canadian beef were a priority focus for Canada Beef during the third quarter of our fiscal year. The team presented several workshops to partners visiting Canada from major export markets in Latin America and Asia, led a roadshow tour of Japan and Korea, and participated in the Team Canada trade mission to […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Read the latest and featured Canadian Cattlemen stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Canadian Cattlemen articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.

Feb 3, 2025 · Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery.

6 days ago · Dressed beef to U.S. to Nov. 679.11 mil. lbs 670.68 mil. lbs Total dressed beef to Nov. 902.63 mil. lbs 896.05 mil. lbs Dressed beef from U.S. to Nov. 187.21mil. lbs 201.17 mil. lbs Dressed beef from Australia to Nov. 58.66 mil. lbs 37.91 mil. lbs Dressed Beef from New Zealand to Nov. 53.23 mil. lbs ...

5 days ago · As I write this column at the beginning of the new year, I’ve reflected on the similarities between cattle production and geopolitics — and how the political world affects our sector along with the entire economy. Glacier FarmMedia – Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members will vote on a $1.50 ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Break-evens, cow and calf prices, plus market summaries courtesy of Canfax and Beef Farmers of Ontario. Cost of Production January 2025 Alberta Yearling steers (850 lb) $354.14/cwt Barley 6.64/bu Barley Silage 83.00/ton Cost of gain (feed) 102.17/cwt Cost of gain (all costs) 156.25/cwt Steers 268.45/cwt Break-even (July 2025) $270.29/cwt Ontario Yearling steers (900 lb) $355.76/cwt […]

In 2018, over-the-counter sales ended for the few antibiotics (such as tetracycline) still available in Canadian farm supply stores. The new requirement for a veterinary-client-patient relationship before all antibiotics could be prescribed or sold was designed to ensure that the right antibiotics are used in the right animals, at the right dose, at the right […]

2 days ago · Bob Lowe is president of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. photo: Loree Photography Lowe said NCBA officials at the conference understood the negative effect tariffs would have on the integrated industry where cattle, …

Nov 27, 2024 · The Canadian beef cow herd was in liquidation until May, when moisture conditions improved in the West. The reduction in cow slaughter volumes since then suggests the Canadian beef cow herd is entering the consolidation phase of the cattle cycle.