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Cargill to suspend purchases of Zilmax-fed cattle
2013-08-27 02:53:38| Livestock - Topix.net
Cargill, Canada's biggest beef processor and the third-largest meat producer in the U.S., says more testing needs to be done on the feed additive Zilmax -- and the last cattle fed with the drug will be out of its production supply by the end of September.
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More Packers To Stop Taking Zilmax-Fed Cattle
2013-08-26 18:13:00| Beef
Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly Big Four packers to adopt policies against buying Zilmax-fed cattle. Zilmax is a beta-agonist that raises efficiency and promotes weight gan in cattle at the end of their finishing period. read more
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Cargill To Join In Ban on Zilmax-Fed Cattle
2013-08-26 13:43:00| Beef
Cargill news release While stating that it has not linked the beta-agonist Zilmax to any specific incidents involving animal well-being, Cargill says "more research is necessary to answer recently raised questions regarding the use of this product" and "supports Merck’s decision to suspend sales of Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada." read more
August 23, 2013 USDA National Feeder Cattle Summary | Could Feeder Market Be Running Out Of Gas?
2013-08-26 03:37:00| Beef
For the week ending Aug. 23, feeder calves and cattle sold steady to $4 higher across the nation as cattle backgrounders and feeder cattle buyers aggressively tried to get their hands on calves. In fact, trading was just as active on heavier yearlings weighing over 800 lbs. as it was for lightweight steers ready to turn out. read more
Declining July Feedlot Placements Impact August 1 Cattle Inventory
2013-08-26 03:04:00| Beef
John Otte for Beef Producer The most recent USDA reports show 10 million head are headed for the slaughter market, as of Aug. 1, 2013. This number is down 6% from the previous year. July placements are also down 10% for a total of 1.72 million head in feedlots. read more
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