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Albert Rimke presents the Bob Gordon Memorial Over- all Grand Aggregate award to Heidi McFadden.
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Canadian Hereford Association honours members

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

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Congratulations to Frank and Andree McNeely, Stephanie and Rae Kopeechuk and Allan Marshall for being added to the Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll.  Frank and Andree McNeely started a purebred Hereford herd under Ottawa Valley Hereford Farms in 1974 near Navan, Ont. Alongside daughters Kerry and Jill, they showed cattle at numerous shows across Canada, […] Read more
Left to right: Russell Gallelli, Tyson Ringdal, and Dr. Jay Cross.
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New Cattle Young Leaders, Cross awarded honorary degree for veterinary medicine, education

NewsMakers from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Russell Gallelli lives west of Crossfield, Alta., on a fourth-generation family farm, where they raise purebred Charolais and red Angus-Charolais-cross commercial cattle. His passion for cattle started when he was very young, helping his parents run their herd, being actively involved with 4-H and showing cattle. Showing cattle has continued with […] Read more
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Fed cattle prices strong, parched pastures accelerates yearling run

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

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Fed cattle Feedlot margins are positive while packer margins have started to struggle. As packers push back, carcass weights have grown, supplies have increased slightly and beef demand dipped lower during the extreme summer heat. All this has contributed to a seasonal reduction in fed cattle prices.. From the June price high of $247.84/cwt, prices […] Read more
News from the Simmental desk
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News from the Simmental desk

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

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The Canadian Simmental Association Convention and AGM, along with the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation fundraising auction, took place August 3-6, 2023, in Ancaster, Ont. The Young Canadian Simmental Association National Classic junior show will be held jointly. New for this year, members will have the option of using an online ballot. Watch for […] Read more
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Canadian Angus Association convention highlights

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

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More than 200 Angus enthusiasts gathered in Saskatoon, Sask., June 8 through 10 for the Canadian Angus Association National Convention and AGM.  The board includes Tom deWaal of Prince George, B.C., as president; Ronnie Ford of Oyster Bed, P.E.I., as president-elect; Graham McLean of Watford, Ont., as past president. Rounding out the board are Blake […] Read more
CCA reports: Supply management bill, cultivated protein, traceability regs all on CCA’s plate
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CCA reports: Supply management bill, cultivated protein, traceability regs all on CCA’s plate

From the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The effect of extreme weather remains the focus of many conversations among cattle producers across Canada. Dry conditions, heat and too much rain in my home region are making for another challenging year, coupled with rising input costs due to inflation. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is monitoring the situation at the local level through […] Read more
“…putting in these really strict hours of service regulations has handcuffed the trucking industry and the markets, especially in the fall run. I don’t know how we’re ever going to get all the cattle moved.” – Rick Wright, Livestock Markets Association of Canada.
Livestock, News, Transportation

Electronic logs in trucking industry raise concerns for fall cattle run

A shortage of drivers combined with regulations around rest times could add up to complications for truckers and auction marts this fall

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Truck drivers have always travelled for long hours — especially when hauling livestock over the prairie or into the boreal forest of northern Ontario to their destination. Such trips illustrate the tricky balance between ensuring drivers get enough rest, yet complete the trip as quickly as possible for the sake of the animals they’re hauling. […] Read more
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News from the Canadian Charolais Association

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

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The Canadian Charolais Association held its annual meeting on June 9 in Innisfail, Alta. Shawn Airey of Rivers, Man., was elected president, with Ryan Nesbitt of Nestleton, Ont., as first vice-president. Josh Taylor of Dunford, Ont., is the second vice-president. The rest of the board comprises Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta.; Rod McLeod of Cochrane, […] Read more
Dr. Emily Snyder collects blood samples every three weeks from 82 healthy cattle to determine normal serotonin levels as part of her research into a deadly lung condition.
Livestock, News

Respiratory diseases in cattle, including AIP, pique veterinarian’s curiosity

Dr. Emily Snyder’s curiosity over the years has led her to a place where improving the health of beef cattle is of utmost importance

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“My big motivation is my own curiosity. I’m interested in knowing why animals get sick and what’s the cause of it,” said Snyder (DVM, PhD), an assistant professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine.  Snyder, who is from Iowa, didn’t grow up around […] Read more
Calgary hosts Beef Improvement Federation
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Calgary hosts Beef Improvement Federation

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

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In early July, the Beef Improvement Federation held their 55th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Calgary, Alta. The last time it was held in Canada was back in 2008 and this year, 356 attendees came from Canada, U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Northern Ireland, Finland and the UK. The organizing committee had their work […] Read more

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