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A study funded through the Swine Health Information Center Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Pork Checkoff, recently evaluated caretaker motivation related to compliance with biosecurity behaviours

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures fell on Monday on expectations for a seasonal dip in demand for livestock from meatpackers, Reuters reported, citing traders.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures closed higher for a second session on Wednesday, supported by strong wholesale beef prices and light technical trading ahead of the US July Fourth holiday, Reuters reported, traders said.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures turned higher on Tuesday, as wholesale prices continued to rally in a counter-seasonal pattern, Reuters reported, citing traders.

The value of U.S. beef exports topped $900 million in May, the highest since June 2023, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Pork exports posted another solid performance in May, but were below last year in both volume and value.

Ranchers warned as prussic acid toxicity in sorghum plants leads to cattle deaths, with safety measures advised by OSU Extension.

By mapping out these connections, the researchers aimed to assess how effectively movement restrictions were preventing the spread of Salmonella Dublin.

A first US infection in the southern state of Texas was announced on April 1.

The Beef Cattle Research Council invites proposals focused on projects related to proof of concept and clinical trials. The application deadline for this call is September 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM MT. With increased investment in research through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off, the BCRC has committed to provide research funding in two key areas

Andrews will make two poster presentations, “Impact of growth-promoting implants on heifer reproduction” and “Effects of ruminally undegradable protein on heifer development.”