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Jodie Griffin, program coordinator for the Livestock Price Insurance program, presents at the SSGA AGM. Photo: Melissa Jeffers-Bezan
Beef Cattle, Livestock

Livestock Price Insurance coming to maritime producers

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At the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) conference on June 10 in Swift Current, Sask., Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) vice president Tyler Fulton highlighted the expansion of Livestock Price Insurance, which will be available to producers in Eastern Canada. Initially announced in February, the expansion will finally come into effect sometime this week. “It’s something […] Read more
Albert Mutcher’s advice to young cattle producers is to grow the herd slowly and leverage government incentives and programs. Photo: Mallorey Bergen
Features, People

A lifetime in the beef industry

After several decades in the cattle business, Albert Mutcher’s love for ranching remains constant

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Seven decades ago, Albert Mutcher was doing many of the same things he does now. When he was just starting his agricultural career, he walked through his pastures west of Carman, Man., checking on his recently purchased herd of cattle. The future stretched far and wide in front of him, full of opportunity and as […] Read more
L to R: NCBA president Mark Eisele, CNOG president Sr. Homero García de la Llata and CCA president Nathan Phinney.
CCA reports, News

Foreign animal disease, food safety and trade top Canadian Cattle Association’s agenda at Mexico meetings

From the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Spring 2024 has brought new hope and started off with better weather-related conditions than last year.  We are still working with the federal government on the Livestock Tax Deferral Program for producers. Our first step was to have them acknowledge the importance of the program and its effectiveness in providing relief for producers in the […] Read more
File photo of a desk in Canada’s Senate. (Dougall_Photography/iStock/Getty Images)
News

Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee

Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat

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Senate scrutiny has begun on Bill C-275, the private member's bill to amend the Health of Animals Act, which would increase fines for those who unlawfully enter livestock barns and processing facilities.
News, Purely Purebred

News from the Angus associations

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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As of April 16, 2024, the Canadian Angus Association is taking responsibility for collecting and preparing DNA samples for genomic testing. After submitting genomic test requests (parentage, Angus GS, etc.), producers can begin sending properly collected and stored DNA samples (hair, TSU, blood cards, semen) to the office immediately. Mail DNA samples to the association […] Read more
Factors influencing the feeder cattle market
Market talk, Markets

Factors influencing the feeder cattle market

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

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I’ve received many inquiries over the past couple of months about the price outlook for feeder cattle. Many analysts focus on feeder supplies and use this to determine their view or perspective of the market; however, we all know there are additional factors that affect price direction. Corn and barley prices, exchange rates, feeding margins […] Read more

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