Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association
As a cattle rancher himself, Tyler Fulton is passionate about serving his fellow farmers and ranchers. In March of 2025, he was named the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association at the annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ont., allowing him to do so even more. “I really feel fortunate to be in this role, […] Read more
New Canadian Cattle Association president focused on trade risk
Tyler Fulton is no stranger to hard work — a trait he now brings to his role at the Canadian Cattle Association
What ranchers need to know about bovine tuberculosis investigations in Canada
From surveillance to testing to restocking, two experts outline how an investigation works
From surveillance to testing to restocking, two experts outline how an investigation works
A case of bovine tuberculosis was detected in a cow at slaughter in Alberta. It was traced back to a farm in Saskatchewan, where more positive animals were detected, leading to the launch of a vigorous eradication and investigation process by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. But many producers don’t know what this process looks […] Read more
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef faces supply crunch
As demand has increased for beef from certified-sustainable farms and ranches, supply has fallen behind
It’s been over 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was established, and though the roundtable has made progress, it has also run into challenges. While producer uptake in the program was strong at the start, it has petered off, causing concern. The roundtable’s goal is to encourage sustainable beef production in Canada, […] Read more
Farmer incorporates cattle into grain operation to boost soil health
Jerry Baerg focuses on sustainability through the five soil health principles
When Jerry Baerg first came to the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing years ago, he was just starting to think about regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices. Now, he is well-known in the industry for his work in this sphere. At the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing in Edmonton, Alta., […] Read more
Manitoba rancher manages change through education
Adapting to a changing industry is pivotal for cattle producers. Brett McRae makes this a priority on his operation
Brett McRae, a rancher from Brandon, Man., recognizes how necessary versatility is in a changing industry. “Where’s the need? What is the market telling us that it’s looking for, and how can we provide that?” he says. In recent years he has made changes to his operation to continue striving for success. Simplifying McRae operates […] Read more
The sky’s the limit with Ducks Unlimited drone seeding program
Seeding forages into marginal areas has benefits for the farmer, the land and local wildlife
When seeding forages in marginal areas, there might be a new way to do things — from the air. Many producers have marginal land on their operations that have poor yields and are uneconomical. For years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has urged seeding those areas to perennial forages. A recent project with drones could make that […] Read more
Range Rider program helps B.C. ranchers threatened by wildfires
As more wildfires flare up in B.C., ranchers are forced to evacuate their cattle, and help their neighbours do the same
When the Shetland Creek wildfire started in the summer of 2024, T.J. Walkem waited and watched smoke smudge the sky. Dry, hot and windy conditions fed the fire, and overnight, it doubled in size. Walkem and his father rushed to evacuate their cattle, surrounded by walls of flames. “We’ve had a few (wildfires) the last […] Read more
New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, new beef industry forage management chair for U of S
NewsMakers from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Ashley Perepelkin is an owner/operator at Perepelkin Farms, a mixed farming operation with commercial and purebred cow-calf and a grain farm. Alongside her cow-calf operation, Perepelkin runs a successful farm-to-table beef program and a newly founded tallow lotion company. She is the mother to four children and when not busy on […] Read more
Colic in beef calves can hint at serious problems
Colic in calves can be caused by several things – many of them fatal
When people think of colic, they usually think of a human infant who is fussy and crying. But colic occurs in animals, as well. Horse owners are often well versed in colic, as it is a fairly common occurrence in equines. In the beef cattle world, colic can mean many things and can be a […] Read more
East Coast beef farmers deal with lingering effects of Hurricane Fiona
Years after Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Maritimes, farmers are dealing with the aftermath — or mourning what it took from them
In September 2022, Canadians who live in the Maritimes watched with apprehension as Hurricane Fiona moved from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico toward Canada’s East Coast. By the time the storm reached Atlantic Canada, it had been downgraded to a tropical storm, but that didn’t lessen the damage it caused as it swept across […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
