Tyler Fulton is passionate about the cattle industry and has been involved with the Manitoba Beef Producers since 2019 and the Canadian Cattle Association since 2020.

New Canadian Cattle Association president focused on trade risk

Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association

Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association

As a cattle rancher himself, Tyler Fulton is passionate about serving his fellow farmers and ranchers. In March of 2025, he was named the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association at the annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ont., allowing him to do so even more. “I really feel fortunate to be in this role, […] Read more




Canada’s beef sector got more bad bovine tuberculosis news Feb. 25 after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said their investigation into a case confirmed November 2024 had yielded more infections. PHOTO: LISA GUENTHER

U.S. livestock: Futures fall, boxed beef prices up

Cattle futures tumbled farther off the contract highs hit earlier in the week on Thursday. Profit taking, as well as comments from Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King that cattle herds were “very close” to a rebuild at a conference on Wednesday, caused August live cattle futures to fall and that pressure continued on Thursday. The […] Read more


Speckle Park cow and calf in a pasture

Barry and Elaine Ducherer receive Speckle Park Lifetime Achievement award

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to Barry and Elaine Ducherer of River Hill Farm at Neilburg, Sask., on winning the 2024 Canadian Speckle Park Association Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the Speckle Park breed and the broader cattle industry. Barry and Elaine’s tireless dedication, innovative breeding practices and unwavering […] Read more

Sheila Marie Smart.

Condolences to Sheila Smart’s loved ones on her passing

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Sheila Marie (nee Osborne) Smart of Smart Limousin at Meaford, Ont., passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Chapman House with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59. Smart’s warmth and kindness and her passion as a volunteer in the Limousin breed will always be remembered. […] Read more





A bull elk near Prince Albert, Sask. Wildlife such as deer and elk can spread bovine TB between farms, making it difficult to trace.

What ranchers need to know about bovine tuberculosis investigations in Canada

From surveillance to testing to restocking, two experts outline how an investigation works

From surveillance to testing to restocking, two experts outline how an investigation works

A case of bovine tuberculosis was detected in a cow at slaughter in Alberta. It was traced back to a farm in Saskatchewan, where more positive animals were detected, leading to the launch of a vigorous eradication and investigation process by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. But many producers don’t know what this process looks […] Read more