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Cattle-on-feed numbers rise, feed costs remain at ‘record-high levels’
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Cattle-on-feed numbers rise, feed costs remain at ‘record-high levels’

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

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Fed cattle Smaller slaughter numbers and lighter carcass weights through the holidays led to a stronger cash price as we started the new year. The first week of trade in 2023 ended with an average of $186.04/cwt, which was $1.54/cwt higher than the end of 2022 and over a $3/cwt improvement from the December low. […] Read more
Reg Schellenberg.
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Honouring Reg Schellenberg’s legacy

From the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen: Also, Indo-Pacific Strategy good news for Canadian beef sector

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Last year ended on a very difficult note. The Canadian cattle community lost a tremendous leader, mentor and friend, with the sudden passing of Reg Schellenberg, president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). Reg’s leadership and passion for our industry will be missed around the board table and at industry meetings and events. He cared […] Read more
SVY Mayfield 30H.
News, Purely Purebred

Agribition Supreme champions

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

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Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Western Agribition Beef Supreme Champion Bull and Female, presented by CN Railway.  The Supreme Champion Bull was SVY Mayfield 30H, exhibited by Cays Cattle, Kinistino, Sask. (photo above) The Supreme Champion Female was EF Primrose 925. Calf at side is EF Oattes Primrose 2234. Exhibited by Enright Farms, Renfrew, Ont. (photo […] Read more
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Highlights from Farmfair International

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

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Farmfair International was held in Edmonton, Alta., from November 9 to 12, with perhaps the largest prize money payout in North America (over $300,000). The quality of cattle did not disappoint.  Here are some highlights from the show results: 
Anchor D Garren’s Krush 524K.
Livestock, News, Purely Purebred

News from the Canadian Simmental Association

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

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Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation scholarships valued at $3,000 each, were awarded to Ariel Wilcox of Treherne, Man., and Brodyn LaBatte of Gladmar, Sask. Wilcox is currently enrolled at the University of Manitoba to obtain her master’s degree of nursing and LaBatte is attending Olds College in Alberta, taking agriculture management with a major production.  […] Read more
E. coli bacteria.
News, News Roundup

Researchers mapping genome of harmful E. coli

News Roundup from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Alberta researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge are deciphering the genetic code of E. coli bacteria to map which strains may trigger disease in humans or be carried for a long time by apparently healthy people.  E. coli is part of the normal flora in the digestive […] Read more
Cassidy Serhienko.
News, Purely Purebred

Saskatchewan’s Cassidy Serhienko awarded Rhodes Scholarship

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

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Congratulations to Cassidy Serhienko, who was one of 11 Canadian recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which will allow her to pursue a graduate degree in English literature at the University of Oxford in England, where she’ll focus on contemporary feminist writing. Serhienko hails from Maymont, Sask., where her family operates a purebred Charolais farm, […] Read more
Back: Simon Baillargeon, Alexandra Wright, Steve Cooper, Komie Hossini, Koos Van Jaarsveld, Chad Haidey, Scott Brown. Front: Guillaume Lessard, Étienne Lessard, Allsion Squires, Cody Straza.
News, Newsmakers

New Cattle Young Leaders, new ag manager for Lloyd exhibition

NewsMakers from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Austin Ashbacher was born and raised in Alberta. After graduating high school, he travelled to Australia and then completed an agriculture business degree from the University of Alberta.  Having grown up on a primarily beef farm, Ashbacher returned to his family farm to pursue a farming career. Now with his wife, […] Read more
Mader Darlin’ 4H and Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K.
News, Purely Purebred

Lloydminster Stockade Roundup results

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Supreme Bull Winner: RPY Paynes Hitman 67J. Owned by Payne Livestock and Richmond Ranch — Brandon and Sam Nemetz.  Supreme Female Winner: Mader Darlin’ 4H and her calf Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K. Owned by Twin Springs Farm Ltd. and Black Gold Simmentals.  Saskatchewan Red Angus Gold Show Bull Grand Champion: Red DMM Rumble 74J of […] Read more
Haroldson’s Miley.
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Toronto Royal Beef placings

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian beef producers showcased top genetics from across Canada at this year’s 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The event was held November 5 and 6. To celebrate this historic milestone, all the Canadian beef breed associations held their national shows at the Royal. All cattle were top-notch quality. We especially […] Read more

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