The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), has announced its 16 finalists for the 2024-25 program year. Each finalist will be awarded a $3,000 budget for beef industry travel and learning opportunities and will be paired with a hand-picked industry leader for a nine-month mentorship […] Read more
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders finalists announced
NewsMakers from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
New Cattle Young Leaders, Haybury Farms named Outstanding Young Farmers
NewsMakers from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Rob Zeigler received his master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2020 and a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Wyoming. Although Zeigler didn’t grow up in an agriculture family, he quickly found himself immersed in agriculture in his early teens. He now works […] Read more
VIDEO: Trioliet feed mixer gets kudos from feedlot operator
Four manufacturers participated in the TMR mixer demonstrations at Ag in Motion this past July (watch our Penta, Jaylor and Highline videos), each looking to gain the attention of livestock producers when it comes to the value feed mixing offers for cattle producers. In our fourth and final video from the show, Ben Meinen talks […] Read more
VIDEO: Vertical feed mixers gaining ground with beef producers
“There’s really nothing that a vertical feed mixer will say ‘no’ to,” says Glenn Buurma, president of Penta. Buurma notes that while traditionally vertical feed mixers saw most of their attention among dairy producers, he’s seeing beef producers increasingly add them into their operations as well. “There’s nothing that’s going to have a quicker payback […] Read more
New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, Les Henry award presented
NewsMakers from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Marianne Sytnyk grew up just outside of Oakburn, Man., on a mixed grain farm and commercial Angus cattle operation. She attended the University of Saskatchewan’s bachelor of science program with a major in animal science and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. After graduating, Sytnyk returned to […] Read more
VIDEO: Producer feedback built into design of Highline’s TMR mixers
Depending on the size of your cattle operation, the value that a TMR mixer can bring for you and your herd may be worth a closer look. In this video, field editor Melissa Jeffers-Bezan talks with Claude Rouault with Highline Manufacturing about its line of feed mixer offerings, getting the optimal ration for your animal, […] Read more
VIDEO: ‘Go slow to go fast’ when cattle handling
At Ag in Motion earlier this summer, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther took in the cattle handling equipment demonstrations at the farm show site. Here, she speaks with Gus Vigier with Tuff Livestock Equipment about low-stress cattle handling techniques and some of the safety features designed into its equipment.
VIDEO: How beef cattle operations can benefit from a TMR mixer
According to Alan Vaage, ruminant nutritionist for Jaylor, the biggest problem with feed supply in beef cattle production is wastage as it can be selectively eaten. By Vaage’s estimate, a TMR mixer can save up to 20-30 per cent in forage use, or even higher for some operations. But it’s not just about the cost […] Read more
New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, past AITC director honoured
NewsMakers from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Kristelle Harper is a rancher from Brandon, Man., with a passion for pasture improvement through grazing management. She has a degree in animal science, a diploma in applied sustainable ranching and is a professional agrologist. When Harper returned to the family farm in 2016, she purchased breeding stock to start increasing her beef cattle herd […] Read more
VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction
The techniques and equipment used to handle livestock have improved over the years, making the job safer and less-stressful for cows and producers both. At Ag in Motion earlier this month, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther spoke with Garth Wright of Hi-Hog about how equipment can help support low-stress cattle handling methods.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
