Dennis Harry Johnston of Johnston Angus at Conquest, Sask., passed away on June 6, 2025, with family by his side. Born on June 22, 1946, to James and Mary Johnston, he is survived by his brother David (Sue) Johnston and family, as well as his stepchildren Shane and Richelle and their families. He was predeceased […] Read more
Condolences to Dennis Johnston’s loved ones on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Young Canadian Simmental Association TEAM leadership conference
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In May, the Young Canadian Simmental Association hosted a successful 2025 TEAM Leadership Conference in Guelph, Ont. The event brought together 45 enthusiastic participants between the ages of 14 and 25 for a dynamic and educational experience centred around leadership development, the Simmental breed and the Canadian beef industry. The conference included a breeder tour […] Read more
Condolences to Jack Anderson’s loved ones on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
John “Jack” Corbett Anderson, born in Edmonton, Alta., on October 28, 1927, passed away peacefully at 97, with family by his side, on April 19, 2025, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary following complications from a fall and hip surgery. Anderson was known for his uncanny ability to identify business opportunities, creating companies and building value […] Read more
Livestock Markets Association of Canada National Convention and Auctioneering Championship
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2025 Livestock Markets Association of Canada National Convention was held in Manitoba this spring, in conjunction with the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championship. The 2025 Canadian Champion Auctioneer was Casey Lawes from Provost Livestock of Provost, Alta. The Reserve Champion was Tyler Slawinski from Gladstone Auction of Gladstone, Man. Rob Bergevin from Foothills Auctioneers Inc. […] Read more
Greater feed efficiency in calves possible through controlled creep feeding
Advantage Feeders founder talks rumen development, financial benefits of creep feeding at Ag in Motion 2025
Gerard Roney, founder of Advantage Feeders in Australia, spoke at Ag in Motion 2025 about using controlled creep feeding to develop a calf's rumen, allowing for better uptake of energy and protein at a younger age.
Benchmarks indicate healthy calves
Preparing a calf for a healthy life begins before calving
With calving season in full swing, ensuring calves are primed to thrive is top of mind. When refreshing themselves on indicators of good health in calves, producers are encouraged to remember to trust in their knowledge of their own herd and to stay vigilant in monitoring them. “Early detection is always going to be key […] Read more
Hog wild — Canada’s feral pig problem worsens
Even as Alberta steps up tactics to control wild pigs and Canada develops a national strategy to control them, hope dims of eradicating invasive swine from the landscape
Whenever the wild pig problem facing Woodlands County makes the news, Dawn Fortin receives numerous phone calls, all promising the same thing. “Every time we get a media event that occurs, we are inundated with calls from expert hunters that want to come and fix our problem,” says Fortin, the agriculture services manager for this […] Read more
New calculator to help analyze Johne’s testing options
The online tool provides producers with a range of possible management scenarios for their herds
With no treatment or vaccine available, the impact of Johne’s disease on beef herds can be a nightmare. “Johne’s disease is particularly challenging to manage because we have so few options,” says Dr. Cheryl Waldner, professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. To help beef producers make better management decisions about […] Read more
A leg up for young cattle producers
CCA’s new president discusses his priorities, including investing in the beef industry’s next generation, improving market access and risk management, plus protecting Canada’s herd from foot-and-mouth disease
Reg Schellenberg knows what it’s like to be a young rancher, just starting out with the odds stacked against his family. In the early 1980s, Schellenberg and his wife Shannon had become partners in her parents’ cow-calf operation, Perrin Ranching, south of Beechy, Sask. He was always interested in cattle and horses, and he worked […] Read more
Into the woods
A focus on balance required to get the most from grazing forested areas, say producers
On Kingsclere Ranch, the balance between forestry and beef production is mutually beneficial for both its business model and the environment. “The cows have a role to play in the total balance of the equation, and that’s a pretty significant role,” says Jeff Braisher, who produces high-end timber and raises cattle at Golden, B.C. Here […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
