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Reg Schellenberg passed away suddenly on Dec. 2, 2022.

CCA reports: Year in review

From the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattle Association on behalf of Reg Schellenberg December 14, 2022

Editor’s Note: On. Dec. 2, 2022, Reg Schellenberg passed away suddenly. This column was written and sent to the printer prior to his passing. It reflects many of his priorities and concerns as Canadian Cattle Association president and highlights the issues he and his colleagues at the association dealt with in recent months — and […] Read more

L to R: Kimberly Widmer, Nels Nixdorff, Johnny Badura.

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Alberta, Sask. ranchers receive accolades

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

By Mike Millar December 13, 2022

Congrats to McIntyre Ranch McIntyre Ranch, located in the Milk River Ridge area of southern Alberta, was recognized for 100 years of membership in the Canadian Hereford Association. Nels Nixdorff, CHA president, made a presentation to Johnny Badura and Kimberly Widmer, who accepted the award on behalf of the Thrall Family (see photos above). The […] Read more

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Beware zoonotic diseases in your herd, says university veterinarian

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan December 9, 2022

When working with any type of livestock, producers should be aware of the illnesses or diseases their livestock may be susceptible to — not just for their herd’s sake, but for their own. Many diseases livestock carry are zoonotic diseases, meaning they can be transferred from animal to person and vice versa. Dr. John Campbell […] Read more

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Executive director of beef conference steps down, a cattleman passes

NewsMakers from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 8, 2022

Allana Minchau is stepping away as executive director of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference to focus full-time on ranching and raising her family in the Lethbridge area. Minchau has served as the conference’s executive director since 2017. She has helped shape the CBIC into a premiere national ag conference. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic […] Read more

Despite high feed grain costs and seasonally larger supplies, the feeder calf market has held on considerably well.

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Fed cattle market struggles, feeder exports seen slower

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Debbie McMillin December 6, 2022

Fed cattle The local fed market continues to struggle. The wide basis has started to encourage additional U.S. buyer interest, but large carcass weights and longer lift times are making it difficult to stay current. Steer carcass weights are at near-record levels, at 972 lbs. in mid-November, which compares to 946 lbs. last year. The […] Read more

Along with creating a culture of safety, the beef industry aims to cut serious, fatal and fatigue-related incidents by 1.5 per cent per year by 2030 and support education, awareness and improvements in farm and ranch safety.

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Beef industry focuses on improving health and safety

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan December 5, 2022

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is teaming up with other ag organizations to improve the health and safety of farmers and ranchers, and others working in the beef industry. The effort is part of the 2030 Canadian Beef Goals, a series of goals supported by several industry groups that aim to improve everything from […] Read more

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UHF tags now linkable to CCIA-approved tags

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan November 24, 2022

Canadian beef producers can now link ultra-high-frequency technology (UHF) tags to tags approved by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. Once the tags are paired, scanning either tag will point to the same animal in the Canadian Livestock Tracking System database. According to Anne Brunet-Burgess, general manager at the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA), the UHF […] Read more

L to R: CAB president John Stika, Emmanuel, Brigitte, Sabrina and Camille Chenail and CAB executive vice president of production Bruce Cobb. Certified Angus Beef presented Ranch Covey Hill with their award at the organization’s annual conference in Phoenix on Sept. 30, 2022.

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Ranch Covey Hill earns Certified Angus Beef award

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

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 24, 2022

Congratulations to the Chenail family of Havelock, Que., who were awarded the Canadian Commitment to Excellence Award by Certified Angus Beef. Emmanuel Chenail started Ranch Covey Hill in 2015, after selling his construction business. He and wife Brigette purchased what was a run-down operation, and soon the whole family was fixing up the place. “We […] Read more

As primary producers, we are entrusted to care for the land and our animals.

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CCA reports: Joining the global conversation on climate change

From the November 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Reg Schellenberg November 22, 2022

Conversations about the effects of climate change and the environment are happening all around us, in Canada and in every region of the world. We know that weather patterns have become more unpredictable — we live it every day. Canadian cattle ranchers and farmers must be part of these conversations to share our perspectives, experiences […] Read more

Canada’s beef cow inventory has declined for the third consecutive year and is at its lowest since 2015.

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Canadian cattle numbers see significant drop, strong demand for beef continues

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

By Canfax November 16, 2022

Canada’s cattle inventory declined in 2022, with cows and heifers for beef replacement down substantially. Concerns about a second year of drought across the Prairies pushed more heifers into feedlots early in 2022. Prices for fed and non-fed Canadian cattle maintained their upward price momentum from spring to summer on a tight supply outlook, as […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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CCA reports: Year in review

Alberta, Sask. ranchers receive accolades

Beware zoonotic diseases in your herd, says university veterinarian

Executive director of beef conference steps down, a cattleman passes

Fed cattle market struggles, feeder exports seen slower

Beef industry focuses on improving health and safety

UHF tags now linkable to CCIA-approved tags

Ranch Covey Hill earns Certified Angus Beef award

CCA reports: Joining the global conversation on climate change

Canadian cattle numbers see significant drop, strong demand for beef continues

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