Dennis Laycraft
Dennis Laycraft
canada capacity cattle exports processing return slide sure
We want to make sure we don't slide back to where we are too dependant on cattle exports and we don't have enough capacity in Canada . The only way processing exists, is if its able to make a return on investment.
border canadian cattle demand handle high largest market packing ready within
Before the border was re-opened we couldn't handle the market ready cattle. Right now, we have the largest calf-crop in a while and our feedlots are full. Because of all of this, the demand is high for Canadian live cattle within the U.S. packing industry.
finishing industry
This is finishing the job. We are going to be a different industry when we're done this.
access aged cattle fourth month open quarters third
Access to over 30 month aged cattle should open up in the third or fourth quarters of 2006.