When Lee Sinclair would come home from college and university in the summers, he worked at feedlots, which is where his interest in low-stress cattle handling started. “Nobody had ever told me position, distance and angles make the difference. All we were taught is, we’ve got to get this done,” Sinclair said. “So you use […] Read more
The link between stockmanship and animal health
Lee Sinclair has dedicated much of his professional life to teaching producers about low-stress cattle handling
Researcher examines straw-based cattle diets
Years of drought inspired grad student to look into ways of supplementing straw with flax and canola screenings so producers can retain more cattle during tough times
The latest stretch of drought spurred graduate student Beatriz Montenegro Gonzalez to examine the potential of wheat straw as cattle feed in tough economic times. It was a chilly June day when Gonzalez, along with several other researchers, presented at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence field day near Clavet, Sask. As people filed […] Read more
How to read a vaccine label
Knowing what is on a vaccine label helps ensure a high level of immunity in your cattle
Vaccination requires an open dialogue between the producer and a vet, discussing what to vaccinate for and when. Knowing how to read the labels of the vaccine is just as important.
Olds College researchers trial new technologies to support grazing and soil health
Satellite technology, soil biologicals and rising plate metres are all on the research docket at Olds College
Laio Silva Sobrinho’s passion is soil. He initially got his undergrad in forestry in Brazil, but when he came to Canada to do his master’s, he knew it would be in soil science. “Even during my undergrad, I worked with soil remediation in relation to heavy metals. So, it wasn’t too much of a change […] Read more
Nova Scotia ranchers snag environmental award at Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Holdanca Farms from Nova Scotia is this year’s recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), it was announced on at the banquet of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week.
New U.S. grid premium highlights genetic merit of Angus cattle
A packer is working with the American Angus Association to reward Angus producers breeding cattle with high genetic merit scores
For cattle producers in the United States, focusing on their genetics just got a lot easier. In early May, National Beef Packing Co., in collaboration with the American Angus Association, announced new premiums for cattle based on their genetic merit scorecards. The premiums use a U.S. Premium Beef value-based grid which previously rewarded cattle that […] Read more
Managing risk when marketing beef cattle
Understanding price insurance, the risk it covers and how it compares to other options will allow you to draft a better risk management strategy
For the past year, cattle prices have remained strong in Canada and look to stay that way in 2024.However, this isn’t set in stone and the market can be quick to change, as producers saw in March 2024 as avian influenza was first detected in dairy cattle in the U.S., introducing risk into a red-hot […] Read more
WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry
Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. While the company was originally created for the agricultural industry, they have expanded into work for cabins, lighting and small power solutions.
Virtual fencing piloted in northern Saskatchewan
A pilot project of the virtual fencing company known as Vence is underway on the ranch of John and Deanne Chuiko in northern Saskatchewan. The Chuiko’s run CJ Ranching near St. Walburg, Sask.
Testigrip cuts off circulation at Ag in Motion
Jodi Suchoplas has big plans to market her invention around the world. She was an Innovation Award winner at Ag in Motion.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
