Ruminant News from North America

Livestock prices mostly down

Beef and pork futures traded mostly down on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

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ND cattle, sheep inventory down; goats unchanged

The number of cattle and calves in North Dakota at the beginning of the year stood at 1.7 million, down 1% from the previous year and the fourth straight year of a decrease.

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Cattle supply lowest in 60 yrs., beef prices to rise

The country’s calf crop has been depleted to its lowest level in 60 years, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department, and it could take several years to replenish supply.

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Problems with a change in ruminant's diet

Most grazing animals used for food and fibre production on farms are ruminants. But what, exactly, does the term "ruminant" mean and why is it important?

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Group hopes for a boost in sheep business

One agriculture group is hoping to boost the sheep business.

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