Cow Nutrient Requirements

David P. Price is a consulting nutritionist specializing in feedlot and range cattle www.cattleandwildlifenutrition.com Whenever drought is an issue, it is good to review cow nutrient requirements. While this may seem remedial, the consequences of an oversight can be devastating. As taught in Ruminant Nutrition 101, there are five classes of nutrients to be concerned […] Read more

Succeeding At Succession

For those of us fortunate enough to have sons or daughters who want to ranch, succession is a major event. Done properly the results can draw the family closer together, give each generation what they desire and be a positive event. When done poorly the results can be devastating. Families can be torn apart. My […] Read more


CCA REPORTS – for Nov. 9, 2009

Brad Wildeman is president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association In my last column, I talked about increasing the competitiveness of our beef and cattle industry to be, at minimum, on par with the United States (U.S.). Early in October, we welcomed the Government of Canada’s announced intention to request that the World Trade Organization (WTO) […] Read more

Create A “New” Industry

A North American view of the meat industry. Steve Kay is publisher and editor of Cattle Buyers Weekly My suggestion is for Canada to stop sending generic beef to the U.S. and develop a “Proudly Produced in Canada” program I got a disturbing phone call recently from a cow-calf operator near Edmonton, taking issue with […] Read more


XL Passes One Test, Fails Another

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

Game Ranching

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


Looking For Good News On Exports

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

Nutrition – for Oct. 5, 2009

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


HOLISTIC RANCHING – for Oct. 5, 2009

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

CCA REPORTS – for Oct. 5, 2009

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