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CCIA to deliver live cattle chain of custody verification for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework
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CCIA to deliver live cattle chain of custody verification for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework

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The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is excited to announce that the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) will deliver live cattle chain of custody tracking for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework.  After a significant two-year review of the program, CRSB is confident that working with the CCIA will enable consistent implementation of its chain […] Read more
Reserve Champion Black Angus Bull, Compass GO Rolex 219K, Compass Ranch, Cochrane, Alta.
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PHOTOS: Olds Fall Classic kicks off show season

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The fall show season got underway with the Olds Fall Classic Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Olds, Alta. Dennis and Katie Serhienko from Maymont, Sask., judged the show. The Olds Fall Classic is part of the Alberta Supreme Stakes, which recognizes exhibitors and their respective female and bull champions and reserves for their outstanding achievement at […] Read more
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe and retired agricultural broadcaster Jim Smalley burned the brand to officially open Canadian Western Agribition, Nov. 20.
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Burning of the brand kicks off 52nd Agribition 

Agribition a way to 'showcase what Saskatchewan has to offer'

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The 52nd Canadian Western Agribition was kicked off with the annual burning of the brand on Monday, November 20, the first day of Agribition. Premier Scott Moe was in attendance to burn the brand alongside retired agricultural reporter, Jim Smalley, who worked at CKRM. He worked for 50 years as an agricultural reporter before retiring […] Read more
Guadalajara Simmental National Exhibition Grand Champion Bull Popeye, El Molino Ranch.
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Canadian Simmental Association to host world congress

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Simmental breeders from around the world are coming to Alberta for the 2024 World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress from July 29-August 4, 2024.  The World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation meets biannually at congresses, which are held in a different country each time. It has been 18 years since Canada hosted the congress and the Canadian Simmental Association […] Read more
Canada thistle can be controlled through grazing, while simultaneously providing nutrition to cows.
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Producers can manage Canada thistle with rotational grazing

News Roundup from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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For many cattle producers, Canada thistle is a perennial nuisance. As the most common weed found in Prairie pastures, the purple-flowered thistle is infamous for its ability to take over.  Many producers aim to control it with herbicides. However, there may be a way to manage it with cattle grazing.  Julia Smith with Small Scale […] Read more
Beef demand has been resilient to inflation for the most part, but recent weeks have seen a pullback as household expenses continue to increase.
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Fed-cattle prices dip, beef demand sees pullback

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle  After months of mostly steady fed cattle prices, the market dipped in mid-November in response to negative packer margins, large volumes of contract cattle limiting cash trade and slower beef movement. The November 10 fed steer average at $230.89/cwt is 25 per cent or $47/cwt higher than the same week in 2022. When […] Read more
Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show attendees.
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Shorthorn Association holds Junior show

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Shorthorn Association held the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Carman, Man., from August 10-12. Thirty juniors were in attendance. The association thanks the many volunteers and sponsors who made the event a success. Plans are already in the works to host next year’s show in Saskatchewan. Exact location and dates are […] Read more
Recipients of the Spirit of the Impact Show Award.
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Canadian Limousin Association news

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to former general manager of the Canadian Limousin Association, Tessa Verbeek and her husband Colin Verbeek of Hillview Farms, Morinville, Alta., on the birth of their son Heath Colin Verbeek on September 22. Heath joins proud big sister Rylin. Everyone is happy and healthy!  Chad Homer is the new vice-president of the Canadian Limousin […] Read more

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