Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Dr. Laura Macrae (DVM) lives at Westlock, Alta., where she farms with her husband. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2013 and has spent the last nine years working for beef and dairy producers in Ontario and Alberta. She has enjoyed working in embryo transfer, cattle nutrition and general large […] Read more
New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, rancher awarded Outstanding Young Farmer
NewsMakers from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup offers scholarship
The Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup scholarship committee is seeking applications from Manitoba residents, aged 17 to 25 years, who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be current or past participants in the roundup. Application deadline is July 1, 2022. For details, see the application form below.
New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, CCA elects new executive
NewsMakers from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Janine Rubin grew up on an Angus cow-calf operation — Upper Pine Red Angus — in Rose Prairie, B.C. Rubin was active in 4-H, travelling to various events including National 4-H Conference in Toronto, Ont., and the provincial public speaking competition in Vanderhoof, B.C., where she placed second. Rubin then earned an […] Read more
Articles to get through a cold calving season
It’s been an unpleasant spring, to say the least, and for young calves, spring blizzards and cold temperatures can be downright dangerous. Whether you’re dealing with frostbite or dehydration linked to hypothermia, we’ve got you covered with the following articles. Calf 911: How to spot dehydration in young or scouring calves: Dehydration may not be […] Read more
New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, beef orgs see chairs re-elected
NewsMakers from the April 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Emily Seed was raised on a purebred Charolais cow-calf operation in Earlton, Ont. Showing cattle with her family at local fairs and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair instilled a passion for 4-H and livestock. She graduated from the University of Guelph in 2018 with a bachelor of science in agriculture, majoring in […] Read more
AUDIO: Beware of the ear tag hoarders
If you thought toilet paper was a strange thing to hoard during these uncertain times, how about ear tags? Supply shortages are affecting the availability of identification ear tags cattle producers need for commercial cattle production and marketing in Canada. The problem isn’t that there are none to be had, just that suppliers are having […] Read more
Canadians win Charolais World Virtual Show
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
To build intra-country business during a pandemic, Charolais Charbray International held a virtual show. It consisted of three divisions: French, Purebred and Charbray and saw participation from France, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Estonia and Columbia. Each division of the show was judged by three renowned judges. The total of nine judges came from […] Read more
New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, passings of note
NewsMakers from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Darren Dinsmore spent part of his childhood living and working on farms in Ontario, and was a 4-H member. He now farms in Goose Bay, Labrador, where he grows forage and raises cattle. Although Labrador has no abattoir and he is the only one raising beef cows, he hopes to see an […] Read more
Equipment maker Buhler distances self from Ukraine invasion
A Winnipeg farm equipment manufacturer is distancing itself from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Buhler Industries, which manufactures the Versatile tractor line and Farm King equipment, is majority-owned by the Russian firm Combine Factory Rostselmash. That firm purchased an 80 per cent stake in Buhler in 2007 and boosted that to 97 per cent ownership in […] Read more
Shorthorn breeders win big at Brandon Ag Ex
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Nolan Vandersluis of New View Ranch with Monty Thomson of Hatfield Shorthorns on winning the Supreme Champion Bull at Brandon Ag Ex with their bull Hatfield Andrew 71H. These keen young cattle producers are excited about this accomplishment and are definitely ambassadors for the Shorthorn breed. Keep an eye out for these two […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
