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Hereford breeders gather in Manitoba

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

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On August 26, the Manitoba Hereford Association held their 2023 field day hosted by Twin View Polled Herefords, with over 100 cattle entered. The association thanks judges Doug Allison, Neil Carson and Andre Steppler.  Show result highlights: Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor was RSK Farms. Commercial Calf Champion and Yearling Heifer Champion was KTCT. Commercial […] Read more
Certified Angus Beef launches direct-to-consumer program
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Certified Angus Beef launches direct-to-consumer program

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

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Could your freezer beef carry the Certified Angus Beef brand logo? Perhaps. With the launch of a new program, Angus farmers and ranchers in Canada now have the option to market their beef directly to consumers as Certified Angus Beef product. Ranch to Table, a direct partnership program between Certified Angus Beef and cattle operations […] Read more
L to R: John Stika (Certified Angus Beef), Marlene, Colton, Paula, Josee and Jean-Paul Monvoisin, Bruce Cobb (Certified Angus Beef).
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CRSB holds AGM, Dunn wins auctioneer challenge

NewsMakers from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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NDP leader Wab Kinew is the incoming premier of Manitoba, taking over from Heather Stephenson and the Progressive Conservatives after the recent election. At press time, Kinew was still the premier-elect and had yet to announce his cabinet. However, the NDP’s ag critic, Diljeet Brar, was re-elected. Brar has ag extension experience with the Manitoba […] Read more
Tuberculosis bacteria under an electron microscope.
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Saskatchewan expands wildlife testing to include bovine TB

News Roundup from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Recent confirmed cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a Saskatchewan cattle herd have led the province to expand its annual wildlife monitoring program for chronic wasting disease (CWD) to also include TB.  The province each year since 1997 has asked hunters to submit heads from harvested deer, moose and elk to test for CWD. It […] Read more
CCA reports: Trade, support programs and processing regs fill fall agenda
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CCA reports: Trade, support programs and processing regs fill fall agenda

From the October 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The arrival of fall always brings a flurry of activity at the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and renewed energy to advance the key priorities of cattle producers. This year is no different and we have important work that needs to continue on many important policy fronts.  With the return of Parliament in mid-September, our tradition […] Read more
1976 board: Back row, L to R: Stuart Robertson, Scott Rogerson, Dick Kimmel, Ron Leisemer, Roy Como and Don Gibson. Front row: Ray Depalme, Eric Proppe, Joe Drisdale, Dale Boulton. Missing from photo: Scott Palmer and Gerald Dixon.
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50 years of Salers in Canada

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

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By Dianne Finstad as told by Dale Boulton, Ray Depalme and Joe Drisdale As Salers breeders celebrate a half-century of the cattle in Canada, it’s a good time to reflect on how it all began and some of the people who were leaders in building a legacy.  The early 1970s were heady days for “exotic” […] Read more
Grand Aggregate winners with platinum sponsor Enns Brothers. L to R: Lois McRae, Khloe Stocki, Trevor Bennett (Enns Brothers), Blake Airey, Madisyn Robert- son, Allie Lavich.
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up

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

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After watching the participants at Round-Up go through their educational and cattle show weekend this summer, you have to conclude that the industry is in good hands.  On August 4-6, 71 enthusiastic Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario junior cattle producers attended the 16th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up in Neepawa, Man. Excitement in the cattle industry […] Read more
Kailey Wirsta (l) and Molly Loane.
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Canadian Hereford Association honour and memorial scrolls

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

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Joe and Emma Hasson have been inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association Memorial Scroll. In 1975, Joe and Emma, along with their son Dave, built a polled Hereford herd under the name Gold-Bar Livestock. Through their annual production sale, they sold cattle to every province in Canada except Newfoundland. Gold-Bar cattle and semen also reached […] Read more
Fed cattle prices hold steady, beef production below year-ago levels
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Fed cattle prices hold steady, beef production below year-ago levels

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

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Fed cattle The fed price in Western Canada has held mostly steady as supplies have been ample but manageable with adequate fall demand. Slaughter capacity limited upside as additional cows took up some of the available hook space. Recently, the fed steer average has stayed between $390/cwt and $391/cwt.  The mid-October average is right at […] Read more
Data has shown that the farm share of the retail beef dollar dropped to 41 per cent in 2022.
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Data shows retail share of beef dollar growing

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High retail prices have made consumers question why beef is so expensive. A joint project between BetterCart Analytics and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association aims to provide some answers.  The project looked at pricing data in 39 different cities and a variety of different retailers within Canada. Melanie Morrison, CEO and founder of BetterCart Analytics, […] Read more

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