Features
Herd health consultations necessary to buy antimicrobials
A veterinarian shares the process of establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through a herd health consultation
Foot-and-mouth disease remains a threat to North American livestock
North America needs to prepare better for an outbreak of this economically important disease
Determination the crucial ingredient to TK Ranch’s success
This Alberta ranch has seen its share of tough times but the Biggs family keeps moving forward
Transparency and trust key to on-farm retail
The McKay brothers have leveraged years of direct-marketing experience into an expanding family business
Using data to drive decisions
The family behind Echo Sand Ranching and Korova Feeders challenges conventional thinking in seedstock production and sales
Data has always driven herd management decisions for Doug and Helga Price, though their methods for using data have greatly evolved over the years. At one time, they calculated performance data for Echo Sand Ranching on paper. Helga spent long hours working this information to rank the females in their herd. Today, with an easy-to-use […] Read more
Taking a page from Australia’s quality grading playbook
Could a new premium program and grading system boost consumer satisfaction?
A student project at the University of Alberta suggests that introducing an additional quality grading system could benefit the Canadian beef industry. Five animal science students in the final year of their undergraduate degree have proposed the development of a voluntary muscle-based grading system, modeled after a similar program that has had positive results in […] Read more
Harnessing precision technology for better beef profitability
Young beef producers connect with top chefs
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program works with the nation’s most talented young chefs to create meaningful connections
Tips for recognizing and managing stress, anxiety and depression
Many farmers tend to work harder when faced with problems rather than reaching out for support
Young beef producer makes time for learning
Manitoba producer carves out time for mentorship program between family, farm and off-farm job