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Antimicrobial Resistance – for Sep. 6, 2010

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Antimicrobial resistance is once again a hot topic among regulators. Here’s a brief introduction to antibiotic resistance. Future columns will summarize some antimicrobial use and resistance research supported by the checkoff-funded Beef Cattle Research Council. In 1929, Professor Alexander Fleming reported that Penicillium mould produced a substance that could kill the bacteria found in strep […] Read more
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CCA REPORTS – for Sep. 6, 2010

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After a number of difficult years brought on by market-access challenges, high feed costs, a rising currency, and recessionary demand, we are finally beginning to see improvement in market fundamentals and some strength in cattle prices. The market improvement has largely been a function of reduced supplies due to contraction in the North American cattle […] Read more
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China Is A Big Deal – for Aug. 9, 2010

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hina. Just the name creates a buzz. Especially now that it is opening up once again to Canadian beef. Congratulations are due to all involved in pulling off this major coup. The ripples created when beef was included in a co-operative agreement signed by President Hu Jintao during his visit to Canada for the G20 […] Read more
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CAA Reports – for Aug. 9, 2010

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Many producers in Western Canada have been hit hard by excessive precipitation, calf losses in spring blizzards, to flood losses and extraordinary mud conditions increasing cost of gains. In spite of these unfortunate events, there have been some positive developments in our industry. Market access is improving. The groundbreaking agreement with China marks the first […] Read more
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Issues Divert Focus – for Aug. 9, 2010

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Prime Cuts Outsiders might be excused for believing that some U. S. cattle producers have a death wish. Some of these producers disparage the safety of U. S. beef, notably in relation to BSE. Others battle over the future of the beef checkoff, which funds marketing and research efforts. Still more producers continue to believe […] Read more
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The 55-Hour, Two-Province Road Trip – for Aug. 9, 2010

I like to think that we are somewhat organized around our place, however no matter the planning June and July are extremely hectic and multitasking becomes more like hypertasking. Things can get crammed and condensed into short periods, such as bull deliveries. This past weekend I made the last of my bull deliveries. Taking the […] Read more
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Dissecting The National Checkoff

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Your $1 per head may buy a lot less this time next year It seems like we’ve been talking about the national checkoff (NCO) in the pages of this magazine for more than a decade. So it is somewhat surprising to realize that it is now under threat before it has even been fully implemented. […] Read more
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Beef Science Clusters Funded

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In the late 1800s it took three to five years for forage-finished cattle to reach market weight and condition. Since then, applied research, development and technology transfer by scientists and progressive cattle and beef producers has helped improve the efficiency and quality of Canadian production to the point that we have become one of the […] Read more

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