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Check-off refunds, along with rural vet shortages, will be discussed at the upcoming Alberta Beef Producer meetings
Beef Cattle, News

Check-off refunds top the agenda for upcoming Alberta Beef Producers meetings

Along with the check-off shortfall, veterinarian shortage to be discussed at ABP meetings

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This is the second in a two-part series on the issues currently of interest to Alberta Beef Producers ahead of its producer meetings. Read the first story here. The number of cattle producers in Alberta choosing to keep the refundable portion of their check-off has put Alberta Beef Producers in a difficult spot financially.  As a result, the organization has […] Read more
Galbi, a Korean dish made with beef short ribs. (JaysonPhotography/iStock/Getty Images)
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

South Korea lifts temporary suspension of Canadian beef

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Reuters — South Korea is lifting its temporary suspension of Canadian beef imports that it imposed after Canada detected a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in December, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Wednesday. South Korea halted the shipments after Canada last month reported its first BSE case in six years. China and the […] Read more
ABP is currently discussing the improvement of existing programs with the provincial government, with a focus on filling the void of risk management tools specifically developed for young producers.
Beef Cattle, News

Alberta Beef Producers zero in on risk management ahead of producer meetings

More responsive programs would make a difference for drought-stricken producers, says ABP chair

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This is the first in a two-part series on the issues currently of interest to Alberta Beef Producers ahead of its producer meetings. Read the second story here. With much of Alberta plagued by drought conditions in 2021, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is prioritizing the creation of more effective business risk management options.   The organization is discussing improvements to […] Read more
Dr. Claire Windeyer demonstrates ways to revive a distressed newborn calf in a video by the Beef Cattle Research Council.
Calving, Cow-Calf, News, News Roundup

Calf 911: Tips for resuscitating newborn calves

News Roundup from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Most cows deliver their calves with no issues. But the day a calf is born is still the highest-risk day of its life, says Dr. Claire Windeyer, associate professor of production animal health at the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine.  Things can go sideways quickly after a difficult labour, so knowing what to […] Read more
CME February 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (pink, brown and black lines). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures weak

Hog futures firm

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Tuesday, with mild profit-taking noted after rallying in three of the previous four sessions. Hog futures were firmer, extending their rebound from the five-week low hit last week. Most actively traded February lean hogs rose 0.7 cent to 81.6 cents/lb. (all figures US$). […] Read more
Prioritizing nutrient use in pregnant and lactating cows
Livestock, Nutrition

Prioritizing nutrient use in pregnant and lactating cows

Nutrition with John McKinnon

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As we head into the new year, many of you will be thinking about calving and the upcoming breeding season. From a nutrition perspective, this involves planning a feeding program that accounts for the needs of pregnancy and lactation. It is well established that cows that lose condition in the last trimester of pregnancy will […] Read more
CME February 2022 lean hogs (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rebound, slaughter pace still weak

CME February live cattle up

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures bounced back on Friday, though analysts said U.S. staffing shortages caused by COVID-19 infections continued to limit meat production. Most actively traded February lean hogs touched a one-week high and ended 3.05 cents stronger at 80.9 cents/lb. (all figures US$). The contract recovered after falling […] Read more
Lee Wilson and DMM Maximus 18G, two-year-old Black Angus bull, owned by Miller Wilson Angus and Little Willow Creek of Bashaw, Alta. DMM Maximus was Supreme Champion Bull at 2021 Farmfair International.
Features, Livestock

On with the show

The new director of Edmonton’s Farmfair International looks to the future after the much-loved cattle show’s relaunch

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When Leah Jones took the opportunity to lead the revitalization of one of Canada’s top livestock shows, she returned to an institution that played an earlier role in her impressive career. In addition to previously working as the agriculture director for Edmonton’s Northlands, Jones was a dedicated volunteer with the organization for many years and […] Read more

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