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XL Passes One Test, Fails Another

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Producers are victims of hard bargaining at Moose Jaw plant The news out of Saskatchewan last month about XL Foods locking employees out of the cow plant at Moose Jaw is bound to have raised eyebrows in the West, if not right across the country. Of more immediate concern to the company might be the […] Read more
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Game Ranching

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David P. Price is a consulting nutritionist specializing in feedlot and range cattle Several years ago we discussed the nutritional aspects of game ranching. We discussed how in “natural” game ranching through sensible range management we can attract and hold indigenous wildlife. We also discussed how through supplementation reproductive rates can be increased. With deer […] Read more
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Looking For Good News On Exports

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One needs to remain optimistic that things will improve Ted Haney, president of Canada Beef Export Federation, offers up some positive signs on the export front in this issue. It’s always good to look for a half-full glass but no one should be deluded into thinking the climb back will be an easy one. The […] Read more
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Nutrition – for Oct. 5, 2009

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David P. Price is a consulting nutritionist specializing in feedlot and range cattle www.cattleandwildlifenutrition.com Last month we discussed how straw can be used as a substitute for hay in feedlot rations. In that situation it requires some formulation changes, but otherwise presents no major challenges or problems. Unfortunately, that is not the case for use […] Read more
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HOLISTIC RANCHING – for Oct. 5, 2009

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Most of you who read this article will likely know that Allan Savory is the founder of Holistic Management. For those who weren’t aware you now know. It is good to give credit where credit is due. Allan had four key insights that help explain why his work is different and why it produces such […] Read more
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CCA REPORTS – for Oct. 5, 2009

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Brad Wildeman is president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association It’s become increasingly apparent that our once level, competitive footing with the United States has evaporated. In our single-minded quest to do everything imaginable to re-establish trust with our customers, we’ve lost our ability to compete in the North American cattle industry. The bottom line is […] Read more
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PRIME CUTS – for Oct. 5, 2009

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A North American view of the meat industry. Steve Kay is publisher and editor of Cattle Buyers Weekly Corporate responsibility, sustainability, environmental impact and carbon footprint were scarcely mentioned 20 years ago. Now they’re redefining the meat and livestock industry The U.S. beef cattle industry has conjured up many macho images in its history. Think […] Read more
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Packers Manage Margins

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A North American view of the meat industry. Steve Kay is publisher and editor of Cattle Buyers Weekly Kill capacity is now in much better balance with cattle numbers and beef demand Packers have a new mantra. They are managing their margins instead of protecting their market share. And it’s helping them make money in […] Read more
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Make Good Use Of Growth Implants

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Estrogenic and androgenic growth implants improve average daily gain and feed efficiency, which translates to more money in your pocket. A conservative return on investment would be 10:1 ($10 for every $1 spent on implants). Most trials have shown a 20:1 return. Nutrition and age of animal will have a large impact on the added […] Read more
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CCA REPORTS – for Sep. 7, 2009

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Brad Wildeman is president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Highlights from our national convention and semi-annual meetings In August, the industry gathered in Regina for our semi-annual meetings and annual convention focused on “Conquering Market Challenges.” Delegates heard the latest on the Canadian Beef Advantage, the new Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS), slated for rollout this […] Read more

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