Snow swirls outside the doors at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask., as winter falls on the city in November of 2022. However, the fluffy flakes that fill the streets don’t deter the crowds. All around are cowboy hats and worn-out baseball caps, a sign of defiance against the bitter cold and snow-heavy clouds. Terry […] Read more
Reconnecting a First Nations community to agriculture
Terry Lerat, ranch manager for Cowessess First Nation, is using his decades of experience in the cattle industry to encourage young people in his community to get involved in agriculture
B.C. ranchers value docility of British White cattle
When Jenn and Tim Saunders decided to get into ranching, they agreed on one thing immediately — they didn’t want to be like everyone else. Having grown up on a commercial operation with Angus-cross cattle, Jenn Saunders knew that wasn’t the type of cattle she wanted to raise. All over the Prairies, you can see […] Read more
Canadian Beef Breeds Council to launch genetic data hub
The hub will allow breed association members to track and link genetic data, as well as everything from birth weights to ultrasounds
It’s Canadian Western Agribition week, and the aroma of mini donuts, hamburgers and smoothies mixes with the more distinct smell of livestock in every room. In the Queensbury Convention Centre, the crowd noise crowd has dimmed. Members of the breed associations are here for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council annual general meeting, and one of […] Read more
Alberta ranching family teaches cattle to forage through snow
Roxanne and Kevin Ziola transitioned their operation from a mixed farm to a grass-fed ranch, where winter grazing is a key part of their production
A panel of three producers sits at the front of a room filled to bursting with farmers and professionals in the industry. It’s a chilly day in December in Edmonton, Alta., at the Western Canada Soil Health and Grazing Conference, but these producers don’t mind the cold — in fact, they often use it to […] Read more
Withstanding extreme cold while winter calving
While many producers prefer spring calving, Matthew Ramsey shifted his calving season to January to avoid Manitoba’s wet April weather
Matthew Ramsey would much rather calve in January than in April. At least in January, he says, you know what you’re getting into. “We got to the point where April sucked every year,” he says. “Eventually, we came to the conclusion that we weren’t happy with April, we’re either going to go earlier or later […] Read more
Peace Region Living Lab includes learning cluster
The Living Lab, which spans the Alberta and B.C. border, has the potential to create a community of producers interested in trying new things
[Updated Jan. 3, 2023] When most people think of British Columbia, they think of white-capped waves on the Pacific Ocean off the Sunshine Coast, the sweeping, snowy Coast Mountains of Whistler, or trees hung heavy with fruit in the Okanagan. Most people wouldn’t think of a landscape very similar to Alberta, with gently rolling hills […] Read more
Feeding cows for fertility
The right vitamin and mineral package, and high-quality forage, can boost a herd’s conception rate
The year is 1993 and Graeme Finn is saying goodbye to the blue skies and heat of Australia, replacing them with the gentle hills and crisp winters of Madden, Alta. Here, he starts a beef operation with his wife, Heather and their two daughters. With 2,800 acres of pasture rented, Finn is passionate about using […] Read more
Video dome showcasing ranching draws children during Agribition
Tucked in the back corner of the Agribition site, as far down Cooperator’s Arena as you can walk, the Family Ag Pavilion attracts groups of children all week. While other areas of the event have livestock and other animals, games and educational activities draw children to this space. Any day of the week before 3 […] Read more
Beware zoonotic diseases in your herd, says university veterinarian
When working with any type of livestock, producers should be aware of the illnesses or diseases their livestock may be susceptible to — not just for their herd’s sake, but for their own. Many diseases livestock carry are zoonotic diseases, meaning they can be transferred from animal to person and vice versa. Dr. John Campbell […] Read more
Beef industry focuses on improving health and safety
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is teaming up with other ag organizations to improve the health and safety of farmers and ranchers, and others working in the beef industry. The effort is part of the 2030 Canadian Beef Goals, a series of goals supported by several industry groups that aim to improve everything from […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
