[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
University of Manitoba restricts research activity
On-site research that would violate social distancing rules suspended.
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
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. Last week, the Livestock Market Association of Canada (LMAC) held an emergency meeting on how to respond to the pandemic. The association decided follow Health Canada’s lead on limiting crowd size and encouraging social distancing […] Read more
Comment: Research 101
If you’re a regular on the winter conference circuit, you’ve likely seen your fair share of ag research presentations. Most of the regular presenters are adept at translating their research so that the rest of us can understand what they’re talking about. Still, I couldn’t help wondering whether there are a few things we should […] Read more
Mueller family donates $4 million to Lakeland College
The donation by Armin and Rita Mueller will be used to establish a bison herd and program for the college’s students
Approximately 200 people, including students and community members, gathered in Lakeland College’s auditorium in Vermilion, Alberta, for a major funding announcement Tuesday afternoon. Armin and Rita Mueller have donated $4 million, the single largest gift the college has ever received. That money will be used to buy land and establish a bison herd to complement […] Read more
Coming Up in Canadian Cattlemen: March 2, 2020
A look at what's ahead in the March issue of the magazine.
Dealing with an emergency protection order under the federal Species at Risk act is not exactly on most ranchers’ bucket lists. But when Randy and Terry Stokke found themselves in that exact situation, they managed to turn it into an opportunity to show how their grazing practices benefit wildlife. How did they do it? Find […] Read more
Comment: When Harry met Meghan
I was astounded at the flap over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to “step back” as senior members of the Royal Family last month. Questions about how exactly their move to Canada seem pertinent to me, but blaming them for growing republicanism within the U.K. seemed a bit much (that was one of […] Read more
USask researcher to chair beef research program targeting health and productivity
Dr. Cheryl Waldner to lead research into better diagnostic tools for bovine respiratory disease, Johne's disease
Dr. Cheryl Waldner is leading a $2.35 million research program to improve the health and productivity of beef cattle, while also limiting antimicrobial resistance. Waldner is veterinary researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Sask. Over the next five years, Waldner will lead a major research program […] Read more
Comment: Making mistakes in the right direction
I’m a horse person, and one thing I’ve learned while working with horses is that there’s always more to learn. In my opinion, effective horsemanship is a blend of logic, emotional intelligence, physical ability, timing and the ability to read a horse. So, in short, it’s all pretty complicated and all riders make mistakes. Sometimes, […] Read more
Coming Up in Canadian Cattlemen: Jan 6, 2020
Happy New Year Cattlemen readers! We’re launching our first issue of a new decade with a cover story about Wian Prinsloo and Lydia Carpenter of Belmont, Manitoba. Prinsloo and Carpenter both grew up in the city, but had an interest and passion for food and farming from a young age, Heather Smith Thomas writes. By […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
