Note: This is the second of a three-part series. Read the first article here. On April 7, High River’s mayor, Craig Snodgrass, took a call from the manager of the Cargill plant, located north of the town, in Foothills County. The plant manager told him that there were six known cases of COVID-19 among the […] Read more
Worker safety starts at the plant, but it stops at home
As the communities of Brooks and High River deal with COVID-19 outbreaks, they’re finding that many people don't have the means to self-isolate within their own households
Brooks and High River fight to dampen COVID outbreaks
Community leaders and the provincial government are fighting a multi-dimensional war as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbs in these Alberta communities.
The COVID-19 crisis is cutting a wide swath through two Alberta communities where local economies depend on meat processing plants. Those plants employ thousands of newcomers to Canada. In this special three-part series, Canadian Cattlemen looks at the immediate and longer-term fallout. This is the first article in that series. As I researched this story, […] Read more
Comment: Talking to the new CCA president
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) held its annual general meeting in mid-March in downtown Ottawa. Beef producers and industry folks from across Canada and even some from the U.S. gathered in a Hilton on Queen Street for committee meetings on everything from emergency planning for a livestock disease outbreak to improving risk management programs. During […] Read more
Universities can adapt to COVID-19, UCVM dean says
As administrators and faculty modify the system, dean calls for renewed public focus on food production and distribution
As COVID-19 pushes universities to change the way they teach, carry out research and conduct clinical work, the dean of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary is confident that they can adapt. The academic system “from coast to coast is very intact,” Dr. Baljit Singh said. “We will continue to develop new technologies. We […] Read more
Universities adapting to COVID-19, says UCVM dean
As university administrators and faculty modify the system, dean calls for a renewed public focus on food production and distribution.
As COVID-19 pushes universities to change the way they teach, carry out research and conduct clinical work, the dean of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary is confident that they can adapt. The academic system “from coast to coast is very intact,” says Dr. Baljit Singh. “We will continue to develop new technologies. We […] Read more
Coming Up in Canadian Cattlemen: April 6, 2020
A look at some of the stories in the April issue of the magazine.
I hope you are all staying safe and well in the midst of this pandemic. There are many uncertainties, but as beef producers, your work has never been more important than it is right now. COVID-19 is renewing the public’s appreciation for those who grow and raise our food, along with other workers in the […] Read more
University of Saskatchewan reviewing research projects
Animal care is considered critical at the university, but COVID-19 is likely to delay results from some beef and forage research projects.
As uncertainty around COVID-19 grows, the University of Saskatchewan expects to put some of its beef and forage research projects on hold. The university has asked faculty to “dial back” research activities as much as possible so that students, staff and faculty can observe stay-at-home and social distancing protocols, says Dr. Mary Buhr, dean of […] Read more
Manitoba auction markets restrict access
Only essential auction staff, order buyers and livestock inspectors allowed on-site at Manitoba's auction markets
In a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, Manitoba’s livestock auction marts have closed to the general public. “This difficult decision was made by the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of their member’s employees, customers and service providers,” states a news release […] Read more
University of Manitoba restricts research activity
On-site research that would violate social distancing rules suspended.
[UPDATED: March 26, 2020] – The University of Manitoba is limiting its research activity to reduce coronavirus risk.* “Researchers are continuing their research remotely, but only limited research is continuing in university research facilities, including off-campus research sites,” said Martin Scanlon, dean of agricultural and food sciences at the U of M. Scanlon explained that […] Read more
COVID-19 shifts bull buyers online
As auction marts move to curb the disease's spread, technology is connecting buyers and sellers
As bull sale season stretches into the spring, online sales are helping the industry cut COVID-19 risks while facilitating commerce. The Livestock Market Association of Canada (LMAC) last week held an emergency meeting on how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, and decided to follow Health Canada’s lead on limiting crowd size and encouraging social […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
