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Olds Fall Classic show results
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Olds Fall Classic show results

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

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The fall show season kicked off with a bang when the Olds Fall Classic was held September 30 to October 2 in Olds, Alta. The Olds Fall Classic is part of the Alberta Supreme Stakes which recognizes exhibitors and their champions and reserves at this show and the Stockade Round-Up in Lloydminster, Sask., and Farmfair […] Read more
L to R: Dr. Robert Tremblay (CABV/ACVB President), Dr. Émile Bouchard, Dr. Jérôme Carrier (Elanco Canada Ltd.).
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Schwartzkopf-Genswein named bovine welfare award winner

NewsMakers from the November 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein of Lethbridge, Alta., who was named the 2022 Metacam 20 Bovine Welfare Award winner for her work in improving beef cattle welfare. Her extensive research has been instrumental in the development of animal welfare standards and has contributed to updated guidelines and regulations for the Canadian cattle industry. The Metacam […] Read more
A persistent vet shortage in rural Canada is now spreading to urban centres.
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Vet shortage persists across Canada

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The vet shortage has been a problem for years in rural Canadian communities, but it’s now affecting urban centres. Trevor Lawson, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) president-elect, says the CVMA commissioned a national workforce study in 2019 to understand why the shortage was still ongoing. “What we learned during that is that there’s a […] Read more
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Condolences to Tony Saretsky’s family and friends

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

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This September the cattle industry lost a true champion and ambassador of the cattle sector, Tony Saretsky.  Those who knew Saretsky during his many years in Alberta may not have realized that he was a Saskatchewan boy who grew up in Humboldt and spent his formative years in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. As a youth, […] Read more
Concerns of a recession being just around the corner and global economic issues are weighing on consumers.
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Beef demand reacting to inflationary pressures

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

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Fed cattle Canadian fed cattle prices are not experiencing the price strength that has been seen recently in the U.S., which is abnormal but has been the case a few times this year. Western Canadian feedlots were not as current as was expected for October. Reduced weekly kill numbers and decreased beef exports are contributing […] Read more
The Supreme Grand Champion, Merit Pride 125H and Fladeland Pride 1K, Dawson Fladeland.
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Ranchman’s Ridin’ and Recitin’ Show

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

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Southwestern Saskatchewan hosted another excellent junior and pen show at Kinetic Park in Swift Current, Sask. The one-day event on September 24 brought together a junior show, with 52 exhibitors with 66 entries, and a pen show with 56 entries from 19 exhibitors. Judges for the junior show were none other than Darcy Olesky and […] Read more
A man on horseback works cattle near Livingston, Montana. Vence’s virtual fencing systems have been used in Montana and other parts of the U.S., but in 2023, the systems will be trialed for the first time in Canada near Big River, Sask.
Livestock, News

Virtual fencing pilot coming to Saskatchewan

Project to explore whether new technology is feasible for Canadian producers

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Given how time-consuming and expensive fencing can be, it’s little wonder that virtual fencing has piqued the interest of farmers and ranchers in Canada and beyond. But is the juice worth the squeeze? One cattle group in Saskatchewan aims to find out. Chad MacPherson, the general manager of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), says […] Read more
The University of Guelph-Ontario Ag College Beef Club at the Waldron Ranch.
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University of Guelph students tour the West

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

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The University of Guelph-Ontario Ag College (OAC) Beef Club had quite a tour in Alberta. Arriving September 21, they hit the ground running with their first stop at Irvine’s Western Wear. From there the Canadian Angus Association hosted the tour Thursday morning with speakers from Canada Beef and the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence, Canadian […] Read more
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Commercial breeding stock Limousin-influenced sale

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

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Last November a female breeding stock sale was held at Dave Carson Auction Barn. This sale allowed breeders who have purchased purebred Limousin bulls from purebred Limousin breeders to offer their heifers to other commercial breeders. Last year’s sale was an excellent opportunity for farms to offer their good-quality Limousin-influenced female breeding stock. Because of […] Read more

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