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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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Passings and condolences of note

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

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Tim Bullick, Charolais breeder, dies in farm accident  We were saddened to hear that Tim Bullick, 64, Alix, Alta., perished in an accident while out fencing on May 20, 2023.  Bullick was well-known in Charolais and beef cattle circles. He and his son Tyler were part owners of both the Grand Champion Charolais Bull and […] Read more
Canada Beef launches its ‘Cuts by Colour Guide’
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Canada Beef launches its ‘Cuts by Colour Guide’

News Roundup: Guide to support cattle producers marketing their own beef

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The Cuts by Colour Guide, powered by the Canadian Beef Information Gateway, was launched by Canada Beef in June to help cattle producers who sell beef directly to consumers. The guide is also suitable for use by small butchers and abattoirs. The guide is in poster format (24″ x 18″) and has colour coding and […] Read more
Holly McGill (left), and James Kinley.
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New Cattle Young Leaders, Ag Hall of Fame inductees announced

NewsMakers from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Holly McGill is a feed mill sales representative who joined the Elanco Canada team in 2022. Having completed both a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a master’s degree in dairy nutrition, she was a ruminant nutritionist focused on beef and veal nutrition for almost 10 years after graduation before joining Elanco. […] Read more
There are complaints that the agreement as it’s currently written is not reciprocal and it allows the U.K. full access to Canada’s markets.
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Red meat sector urges Ottawa to reject U.K. CPTPP membership

The Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Cattle Association and Canadian Pork Council say they foresee many of the same regulatory headaches as they suffered with CETA

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Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s red meat sector is urging Parliament to reject the U.K.’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Fair and open market access has allowed both the beef and pork industries to thrive, so our opposition is not something we have entered into lightly or without consideration,” said Chris […] Read more
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Take caution if blue-green algae is present in cattle water

“Blue-green algae can look like blue-green scum, pea soup or grass clippings suspended in the water. You should start watching for it when the temperatures rise above 25 C.”

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Glacier FarmMedia – In over three decades as a veterinarian, Roy Lewis never saw a cow die from ingesting blue-green algae from an infected water source. But he still says it’s an issue ranchers should watch for. Blue-green algae can be instantly deadly to an animal that ingests a sufficient amount. However, it’s tricky to identify as […] Read more
Good demand for beef, particularly grilling cuts, continued through the second quarter of 2023.
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Good demand for beef, though retail prices see slight decrease

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

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Fed cattle In the 26 weeks of recorded sales in 2023, 23 of the weeks saw week-over-week improvements. The peak was the third week of June at $247.84/cwt, which was a $61.80/cwt improvement from the start of 2023 and 41 per cent higher than the same week in June 2022. The start of July saw […] Read more
Dr. Jeff Schoenau (PhD) presented results from a five-year manure management study at the LFCE that show precision application enhances crop growth and manure nutrient recovery, reducing entry of manure constituents into water and air.
Livestock, News

USask centre’s summer field day unites producers and scientists

More than 250 people gathered at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) for its 2023 Summer Field Day on June 20

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Graced with sunny skies and windy conditions, the day-long outdoor event brought together livestock producers, researchers and students alike to learn more about current livestock- and forage-focused research being conducted at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). Located southeast of Saskatoon, Sask., the LCFE is a complex of field and science laboratories covering […] Read more
Owen Third.
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Livestock investigator joins Sask. RCMP

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Corporal Owen Third worked at the RCMP for 18 years before taking on the role of livestock investigator, a role new to the RCMP. With two in Alberta and one in British Columbia, he says it was time Saskatchewan had one, as well. “When I started at the beginning of October, it was number one, […] Read more

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