Canadian beef producers can now link ultra-high-frequency technology (UHF) tags to tags approved by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. Once the tags are paired, scanning either tag will point to the same animal in the Canadian Livestock Tracking System database. According to Anne Brunet-Burgess, general manager at the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA), the UHF […] Read more
UHF tags now linkable to CCIA-approved tags
New CCIA-approved tag designed to avoid snags
One-piece tag made from stainless steel
Many producers are looking for ear tags that stay put for the long term. To that end, the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is now offering the loop tag, manufactured by Shearwell Data. Paul Laronde, tag and technology manager at the CCIA, says the agency has a protocol for testing tags. It takes a little […] Read more
Ranching in a tough environment
The Fossen family seeks to improve the environment and cut wildfire risk at their ranch in southern B.C.
It’s the night of the banquet at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Penticton, B.C. Cowboy hats are found sporadically throughout the room. Banquet staff have cleared supper plates, and now the crowd’s attention is focused on Duane Thompson with the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) as he lists all the nominees for the Environmental […] Read more
2030 Canadian Beef Goals highlight carbon emissions
Unpacking the carbon emission goals, the ongoing research and what it all means for Canada’s beef producers
On a stage with the lights dimmed, Brenna Grant sits with several other industry professionals, looking out on a room full of people. From all over the country, they’ve met in Penticton, B.C., to discuss the future of their industry at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. One of those possible futures is encompassed in the […] Read more
Do More Ag opens applications for community fund for fourth year
Do More Agriculture has announced that the community fund application opened again on November 1. The community fund, presented by Farm Credit Canada, has been going on for four years and was created to provide access to mental health education at no cost to agricultural and rural communities across Canada and the people in them […] Read more
Vet shortage persists across Canada
The vet shortage has been a problem for years in rural Canadian communities, but it’s now affecting urban centres. Trevor Lawson, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) president-elect, says the CVMA commissioned a national workforce study in 2019 to understand why the shortage was still ongoing. “What we learned during that is that there’s a […] Read more
Canola meal for cattle. What are the gains?
An on-ranch research project analyzes the costs and gains of feeding canola meal to yearlings
Hodgeville, Sask., looks like it could be a postcard for the province — surrounded by flat fields and cattle grazing in nearby pastures, while an old elevator stands watch at the edge of town on Railroad Avenue, just like so many other small towns in the Canadian Prairies. In contrast, Big Muddy Valley, located near […] Read more
Virtual fencing pilot coming to Saskatchewan
Project to explore whether new technology is feasible for Canadian producers
Given how time-consuming and expensive fencing can be, it’s little wonder that virtual fencing has piqued the interest of farmers and ranchers in Canada and beyond. But is the juice worth the squeeze? One cattle group in Saskatchewan aims to find out. Chad MacPherson, the general manager of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), says […] Read more
Electric fencing tips for fall and winter grazing
Industry reps share the ins and outs of using electric fence effectively and safely
Every year, winter grazing becomes more common as it is often considered more sustainable and can cut feed costs. In addition, producers may graze farmland after harvest for the same reason. However, these things can be tough to manage without electric fence, and when it comes to electric fence, producers need to know how to […] Read more
Farmers for Climate Solutions pilots mentorship programs
Farmers for Climate Solutions, a national coalition of farmer-led and farmer-supporting organizations, launched a mentorship program in 2022. Also known as FaRM, they offer three learning streams on the topics of advanced nitrogen management, advanced grazing systems and cover cropping. Cedric MacLeod with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) says a few people at […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
