Winter feeding is one of the largest and most complex management decisions cow-calf producers face each year, touching everything from cost of production to cattle performance and land stewardship. On this episode of Ruminating With RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by University of Saskatchewan researchers Kathy Larson and Dr. Bart Lardner to dig into... Read More
Category: Cattle
Artificial intelligence can play a key role in detecting lameness and getting cows on the road to recovery to prevent lost milk production and the financial impact it can have on a dairy operation. In this report from the American Dairy XPO, Nedap's Steve Pavelski shares how the company's SmartSight automated lameness detection system uses... Read More
The beef market is showing strong signs of recovery this week, with futures rebounding sharply and cash prices making up ground lost in November. After a volatile stretch, improved clarity around feeder cattle imports and holiday supply dynamics are helping reset expectations for year-end. In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway... Read More
About 90 per cent of dairy cows will suffer from lameness in their lifetime and each incidence will cost producers an estimated $336, according to Penn State University research. HoofStrong hoof specialist Joey Aldana says lameness isn’t just a welfare issue, it’s also a bottom line issue and there's no silver bullet when it comes... Read More
North American cattle markets have entered a new phase of uncertainty, with prices falling on both sides of the border and growing concerns over demand and trade disruptions compounding the pressure. “This week was a tough one,” said Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in this Beef Market Update. “The market certainly has had... Read More
Wandering Shepherd’s Wireless Rumen Bolus offers producers a new way to monitor livestock health and location — all from the inside. “The Wireless Rumen Bolus is a device that we’ve developed to track the health and location of livestock… it tells us their location and their temperature,” Archibald says at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta.... Read More
For cow-calf producers, keeping herds efficient and profitable often comes down to adopting practical management practices that make sense on the ground. Whether it’s testing feed, improving records, or using pain control at branding, small changes can have a big impact. To better understand how these practices are being used, the Beef Cattle Research Council... Read More
The White House has announced a renewed focus on beef market conditions as consumer demand remains strong and prices stay elevated. While the Trump administration’s attention is reportedly aimed at packers in the beef industry, some analysts and industry voices say the move comes at a complicated time for the sector. According to Shaun Haney,... Read More
Cattle markets are unsettled this week as political talk and trade speculation weigh on sentiment. In this episode of Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to unpack the recent volatility and what it means for producers heading into winter. Wasko says the downturn began after mid-October highs when... Read More
When drought or flood threatens forage supplies, flexibility becomes the foundation of profitability. That’s a principle Bluesette Campbell and her family have put into practice at B-C Ranch (pronounced B bar C) in northwest Saskatchewan, where rotational grazing is key to both profit and sustainability. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Profitable Practices, Campbell explains that... Read More