Researchers have found that improving guidelines for identifying compromised and unfit cattle prior to transport could help lower the number of these animals being transported. A study by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) on the prevalence of compromised and unfit cattle coming into Alberta auction markets and abattoirs has found that while most of these […] Read more
Better tools needed to keep unfit cattle off the truck
Research: News Roundup from the August 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Richardson to retail in west-central Saskatchewan
Prairie grain firm Richardson International plans to build out its retail market share in west-central Saskatchewan with a new inputs centre southwest of Saskatoon. Privately-held Richardson said July 30 it would begin construction shortly on the new facility in Delisle, about 35 km southwest of the city, to open for the 2019 growing season. The […] Read more
Water and fire dominate BCCA meeting
Associations: News Roundup from the August 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Concerns about biodiversity and balancing resources were among the issues voiced by the members of the British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association at its 2018 annual general meeting. Newly elected BCCA president Larry Garrett says topics such as disappearing grasslands, water scarcity and using grazing to minimize wildfire risk came to the forefront during the meeting, held […] Read more
New general manager for Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
NewsMakers from the August 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
David Moss is the new general manager of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association replacing Rob McNabb who retired after 20 years in the position. Moss brings to the job practical hands-on experience managing a feedlot and custom silage operation and numerous executive positions in agribusiness. He was co-founder and vice-president of AgriClear LP the online agri-business […] Read more
Ag in Motion livestock programming draws impressive crowds
Farm Shows: News Roundup from the August 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
A well-curated collection of useful exhibits and engaging demonstrations awaited the droves of livestock producers that took in Ag in Motion 2018. Vehicles lined the roads leading to the Ag in Motion site at Langham, Sask., each morning of the show, running July 17-19. Numerous attendees visited Livestock Central, located in the southwestern corner of […] Read more
History: The Romance of Leather and Its Importance to Mankind – Pt. 2
Reprinted from the March 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Romance of Leather and Its Importance to Mankind – Pt. 2 Reprinted through the courtesy of the Tanners’ Council of America ‘When America was discovered, the settlers found the Indians well versed in the art of tanning. They used the leather for many purposes, chiefly for clothing, tents and canoes (although they also made […] Read more
History: A Territories Shepherd – Part 3
Reprinted from the March 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
A Territories’ Shepherd – Part 3 By J. F. MacCallum, Swift Current, Sask. ‘That lambing season of 1901 was certainly a good one. The weather was good, and we had no losses, but from my experience in later years, I know that in the Canadian West sheepmen must have some shelter for lambing, but, apparently, […] Read more
History: Modern Horse Training – Pt. 3 “Teaching to Lead”
Reprinted from the March 1951 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Modern Horse Training – Pt. 3 By Jack Sproule, Calgary, Alta. ‘You are now in a very good position to advance to where your horse will show a slight sign of friendship. As you leave the lead rope slack, gradually work your hand up over the crown of his head and rub behind each ear […] Read more
Ag in Motion sets single-day record
Glacier FarmMedia’s outdoor farm show Ag in Motion has wrapped its 2018 edition and booked a single-day record for attendance. The show, held July 17-19 near Langham, Sask., northwest of Saskatoon, reported three-day attendance of 30,355, including record attendance of 11,425 on the Wednesday. That single-day gate included more attendees than the three-day total for […] Read more
Dairy farmer, advocate Bettina Schuurmans, 55
Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Elmira, Ont. for well known dairy farmer Bettina Schuurmans, who with her husband took to the road this summer in support of Canada’s dairy sector. Schuurmans and husband Henk, who owned and operated Milky Wave Farms near Elmira with their sons, had been on the road on their […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
