When consumers recognize your brand, it’s a sure sign that you’re doing something right. At restaurants across southern Ontario, to see the name of one particular beef operation on the menu is a testament to the hard work of Kara and Darold Enright. “Something that we are always trying to promote to the consumers is […] Read more
Direct marketing is their path to full-time farming
Marketing: Enright Cattle Company is meeting the challenges of building their brand and informing their customers
Use caution when testing livestock water quality with hand-held meters
Study compared test results of hand-held meters to laboratory results
Livestock and feed specialists with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture have learned that not all methods of testing water quality are equal, especially when it comes to total dissolved solids and sulphates. Leah Clark, livestock and feed extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, took part in a study comparing the accuracy of water […] Read more
Smoothing the kinks in the sustainable beef supply chain
“The people who are selling beef…are coming to us and saying, ‘we need you to supply this.’"
Ken McGladrie has always watched for new programs and technologies to keep his herd moving forward. It’s no surprise, then, that like many Canadian beef producers, he was eager to take advantage of the Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration (CBSA) pilot. McGladrie, a commercial cow-calf producer from Wetaskiwin, Alta., became involved in the CBSA pilot through […] Read more
When it’s time to say goodbye to your herd
As an agricultural lender, Steve Ganczar has seen many of his clients grapple with the decision to downsize or disperse their cow herd. Ganczar, a senior lender and supervisor at a credit union in Dauphin, Man., always empathized with the heartbreak that this decision can create, whether it was due to financial or health reasons. […] Read more
Ergot contamination more complex than first imagined
The process of converting ergot-contaminated grain into feed pellets may decrease its toxicity, contrary to popular belief, according to a recent Alberta Agriculture study. However, the concentration as well as the types of ergot alkaloids present affects its toxicity to livestock, raising more questions about this harmful fungus. “The impact of the ergot is going […] Read more
Ranchers rewarded for preserving species at risk on native range
Sask. producers find balance between beef production and nature
Beef producers in southwestern Saskatchewan are being rewarded for ensuring that species at risk have a home on native pastures. Tom Harrison is a rancher and executive director of the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program Inc. (SODCAP), an organization founded in 2014 to create and maintain habitat for species at risk on native […] Read more
New drug targets pain from foot rot in cattle
Health: News Roundup from the May 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
A new topical drug promising pain relief from a specific ailment affecting cattle is now available in Canada. Banamine transdermal, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) produced by Merck Animal Health, was released at the end of January. This pour-on product, with flunixin meglumine as the active ingredient, is used to reduce fever related to bovine […] Read more
Saline-tolerant AC Saltlander under the microscope
New research shows forage's potential cost benefit
It takes a good deal of time to develop a new forage variety and determine the best way to manage it but in the case of AC Saltlander green wheatgrass the timing couldn’t be better for Prairie producers growing anxious about future droughts. AC Saltlander is a perennial green wheatgrass with a high tolerance for […] Read more
Beef quality takes a slight bruising
Audit reveals an increase in overall consumer satisfaction with retail beef steaks
The latest National Beef Quality Audit shows that while consumer satisfaction remains high, the Canadian beef industry can make improvements related to carcass quality. Mark Klassen, director of technical services for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, presented an overview of the audit in a webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). The audit was […] Read more
David Haywood-Farmer: the new top hand at the CCA
David Haywood-Farmer has deep roots in British Columbia’s ranching community. Now, as the incoming president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), he’s setting his sights on helping to create a thriving future for the Canadian beef industry. Haywood-Farmer, who was elected by acclamation at the CCA’s 2018 annual general meeting in late March, was raised […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
