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Researchers see some promising uses for mRNA cattle vaccines, but they are unlikely to replace existing vaccines for common cattle diseases, partly due to practical limitations.
Animal Health, Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Finishers, News

mRNA vaccines unlikely to replace common cattle vaccines, but could help contain foot-and-mouth disease in future

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Vaccines have been a valuable tool to protect cattle health in North America, ever since the first blackleg vaccine was developed over a century ago. Ensuring the health of Canadian cattle is critical to maintaining consumer confidence, access to global livestock and beef markets and producer profitability. Vaccines help prevent infection and disease caused by […] Read more
Perry Wilkes.
News, Purely Purebred

Condolences to the loved ones of Perry Wilkes

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

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Perry Traver Wilkes, age 83, of Cochrane, Alta., passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Wilkes was born in St. Catharines, Ont., on June 29, 1939, and grew up on a fruit and vegetable farm. His twin, Terry (deceased), was his closest friend and they shared everything in the early days — a […] Read more
News, Newsmakers

New Canadian Cattle Young Leaders, regional TESA winners announced

NewsMakers from the June 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Heath Ferguson grew up in a small town just outside Edmonton, Alta. Growing up, his family had a small herd of Simmental/Saler-cross cows and he raised a few bottle calves every year with his brothers. In high school, he was in 4-H, Green Certificate and worked at the local packing plant, as well as helping […] Read more
Dung beetles recovered from one dung-baited pitfall trap operated for one week in September on native grassland in southern Alberta, Canada. Contents include 5,069 Chilothorax distinctus, 20 Onthophagus nuchicornis, 15 Aphodius pedellus, nine Melinopterus prodromus, and one Canthon praticola.
News, News Roundup

Cow Patty Critters: A new guide on Canada’s fecal friends

News Roundup from the June 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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There is more to a cow pat than meets the eye. In Canada, an estimated 110 million dung pats (the weight of over 13,000 combines) are deposited by cows every day. But what do we know about the community of insects, bacteria and other organisms that inhabit them? These critters are essential to a healthy […] Read more
Record fed cattle prices, feeder prices also seen strong
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Record fed cattle prices, feeder prices also seen strong

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

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Fed cattle Fed cattle prices continue to set new records in 2023. Significant increases in exports led to current marketing positions for feedlots sooner than expected. Supplies are tight and carcass weights have dropped which has packers looking to secure inventory and cut back on kill days. In mid-May the fed steer average in Alberta […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

News from the Canadian Simmental Association

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

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The Canadian Simmental Association’s Award of Excellence program was established in 2017 to promote and recognize the top registered bulls and females in the Simmental breed that are exhibited at any of the 14 designated shows across the country each year. The registered bulls and females exhibited at these shows are recognized based on a […] Read more
Dale and Linda Chibri and family, and Janice Harasmychuk.
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Speckle Park Association recognizes Chibri family

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

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The Canadian Speckle Park Association presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to the Chibri family of PAR Ranch during the 2022 National Speckle Park Show at Agribition. The award was presented by the current president Janice Harasmychuk. Congratulations to the Chibri family!  As well, the 2022 Commercial Breeder of the Year was awarded to Kara and […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: CCA keeps trade on the front burner

From the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Spring is finally here and the busy season on our farms and ranches is upon us — whether it’s calving or getting crops into the ground. There’s something about spring that brings a sense of optimism and the feeling of a fresh start. While you are busy tending to spring preparations, the board and staff […] Read more
L to R: Patty Lasby, Brian Anderson, Carol Pollock.
News, Purely Purebred

4-H Ontario Arbor Awards presented, Limousin prepares for Impact

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

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4-H Ontario announced the recipients of the 2023 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science Inc., a prestigious honour recognizing exemplary volunteer service with 4-H Ontario and the community. In 2023, the three volunteers recognized were Brian Anderson (Perth 4-H Association), Patty Lasby (Halton 4-H Association) and Carol Pollock (Wellington 4-H Association).  To […] Read more
Photo: Canada Beef
Beef Cattle, Beef Watch, News

Fed, feeder cattle prices in record-high range

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattle Association

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Fed cattle found substantial tailwinds, making new record-high prices in March 2023. Feeder prices in the first quarter of 2023 are approaching the record highs from 2015. Strong cattle prices are being supported by tighter North American supplies. Following two years of drier conditions, Canadian and U.S. cattle inventories were lower to begin 2023. Fed […] Read more

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