Highly strung cattle not best feedlot choice Thursday, April 4, 2013 How fast a calf exits the squeeze after treatment maybe a sign of its temperament and linked to its performance, according to scientists associated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.The most temperamental animals, as determined using a score that included the speed of exiting a chute and travelling a certain distance, failed to show signs associated with disease, even when they were sick after exposure to a bacterial toxin. Maybe more important, the highly strung animals had a lower immune response, and calmer cattle reacted better to a vaccine.In a related discovery, temperamental animals responded less favourably during transportation, using up more of their fat stores, and were less likely to grade "choice" than less temperamental animals. Longer trips to slaughter reduced the number that graded choice regardless of temperament. The study, based on 36 cattle, was published in the February 2013 issue of Agricultural Research magazine. BF Too much rain in 2012? Saying thanks has its benefits
Livestock Research Innovation Corporation welcomes new board members Thursday, May 29, 2025 Two new board directors have joined the leadership of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Mohamad Yaghi with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Sonya Fiorini from Burnbrae Farms both fill appointed director positions on the LRIC board. Yaghi replaces Franco Naccarato from Meat and... Read this article online
Canadian Farm Income Sees Sharp Decline Thursday, May 29, 2025 In 2024, Canadian farmers experienced a significant financial setback, with realized net income dropping by $3.3 billion, or 25.9%, to $9.4 billion according to Statistics Canada. This marks the steepest percentage decrease since 2018. When cannabis is excluded, the drop stands at... Read this article online
Did you Know you can Experience IPM 2025 in the Comfort of Your RV? Thursday, May 29, 2025 The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is making a grand return to Niagara this fall for the first time in nearly a century. Visitors can now stay close to the excitement by booking a spot at the official IPM 2025 RV Park. Located just steps away from the main action, the... Read this article online
RaboResearch says tariffs are disrupting global pork trade Wednesday, May 28, 2025 According to a recent report from Rabobank, pork prices have rebounded and remain strong despite shifting trade flows and growing economic and consumer uncertainties. Rabobank is a Dutch multinational banking and financial services company specializing in the global food and agricultural... Read this article online
Canadian Meat Sector Seeks Fast Reforms from Newly Elected Government Tuesday, May 27, 2025 With Parliament resuming under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is calling for quick government action to support Canada’s pork and beef sector. This industry contributed over $9.4 billion in exports and supported nearly 200,000 jobs in 2024. “Canada’s red... Read this article online