A new study shows the connection between cattle with high mountain disease and decreased feedlot performance and carcass quality, even when finished at low elevations. This research, conducted at Colorado State University, examined the performance and carcass traits from high-elevation regions in relation to pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) measurements. High mountain disease (HMD), also known […] Read more
Study suggests high mountain disease connected to poor feedlot performance and carcass quality
Research at Colorado State University finds pulmonary hypertension in cattle raised in high altitudes still has health and productions implications when finished at lower elevations
Ranchers fear loss of grazing lands due to coal mining projects
Public use of previously protected lands, water quality of Oldman River watershed threatened after Alberta rescinds coal development legislation
Laura Laing can’t imagine how her family would run their cow-calf operation without their Mount Livingstone grazing allotment. These native grasslands, nestled among the hills and peaks, with Cabin Ridge Mountain rising above the pastures, support a large percentage of the Plateau Cattle Company herd from early June to the beginning of October. “Year after […] Read more
New auction market display tool launched for attribute-based marketing
ViewTrak software module to customize audience display boards at ringside with additional animal details
A new auction market software tool designed to share more management details with potential buyers will be launched in time for this year’s fall run. ViewTrak Technologies recently announced the creation of an attribute-based marketing tool for auction markets to better promote details of cattle on offer in the ring. The new software module is […] Read more
Beef production-focused programming lined up for Ag in Motion Discovery Plus
Timely industry topics and beneficial programs to be discussed in the digital farm show’s Livestock Central webinar sessions
Though the format will look different, beef producers can expect to find just as much value in this year’s edition of Ag in Motion. The first-ever digital version of one of Western Canada’s favourite farm shows will feature a lineup of seminars, panel discussions and video demonstrations tailored for beef producers to enjoy at home. […] Read more
Researchers seek producer feedback on environmental assessment software
Researchers are taking a deeper look at practices that affect soil carbon and the role of wetlands in the fourth version of Holos, which allows producers to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions
A new version of an on-farm environmental assessment software is in the works, and researchers are looking for producer feedback. Scientists at Lethbridge’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research and Development Centre are enhancing the whole-farm Holos model software for measuring and assessing the environmental impact of Canadian agricultural management practices, with full release anticipated by […] Read more
Upcoming public trust research to consider effect of COVID-19
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity intends to use past research as a baseline for pre-pandemic levels of trust in the Canadian food system
When the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) presents its annual public trust research this fall, it will encompass perspective on the pandemic. CCFI’s research includes an annual quantitative study, conducted online with a representative sample of Canadians to measure public attitudes about Canadian agriculture and food. This year, the study will provide CCFI with […] Read more
New University of Calgary centre set to meet challenges facing Canadian agriculture
Simpson Centre to blend research and policy, shaping the conversation on agriculture and food production
More than a decade ago, John Simpson noticed that ranchers and farmers who didn’t adapt with the times paid dearly for it. While considering funding a project related to agriculture, Simpson became concerned with the survival of the industry due to a lack of attention to consumer demands. “Farmers and ranchers need to be aware […] Read more
Classroom program builds public knowledge, promotes ag careers
AgScape is raising the profile of agriculture and food production in Ontario’s classrooms, connecting with students on issues that matter to them
With so much information about agriculture and food production easily accessible today, how does the average consumer know what’s true? By providing students with fact-based information on Canada’s agri-food industry, an Ontario-based classroom education program is empowering youth to think critically about these topics while gaining a better understanding of food production. AgScape is working […] Read more
Moving a live farm show online
Ag in Motion is making the shift to a digital farm show this summer, offering producers a new opportunity to do business
As the COVID-19 pandemic kept Canadians in lockdown this spring, the team behind Ag in Motion had a tough decision to make. The popular farm show, now in its sixth year at Langham, Sask., wouldn’t be able to take place at the show site this summer due to social distancing and virus transmission concerns. In […] Read more
A young beef producer’s post-pandemic wish list
An Ontario cow-calf producer shares what she hopes to see come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a tighter connection between the public and food production.
Renewed interest in purchasing locally produced food is just the beginning of possible opportunities for the Canadian beef industry, one young producer believes. Amanda Brodhagen sees the potential for a number of positive changes for the Canadian beef industry and the public’s connection to food production arising from our current challenges. “I hope that that […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
