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Canadian Cattlemen’s Association pleased to see progression towards Canada-UK free trade agreement

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Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to see progression on a future Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement with the tabling of the objectives for negotiations on February 16, 2022, by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade. While Canada and the UK are currently operating […] Read more
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Board. Back row: Braylen Blake, (vice-president), Ian Thackeray, (president), Dean Hurlburt, Ryan Zalinko. Front row: Maureen Tubman, Cynthia Wirqau (secretary/treasurer), Eileen Davidson.
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News from Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association

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

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The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association held its AGM in Moose Jaw, Sask., on December 11. A small fun auction was held after the PGA sale. Plans are being made for a national show and sale and 50th anniversary celebration of Gelbvieh in Canada at the 2022 Agribition. Overby Stock Farms will be holding a field day […] Read more
A helicopter drops buckets of water on a forest fire in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Alberta Farm Animal Care is focusing on emergency preparedness at its annual conference.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Alberta Farm Animal Care to host virtual Livestock Care Conference 2022

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Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is hosting the annual Livestock Care Conference virtually from March 15 to March 17, 2022. The conference centers around emergency preparedness following the PREP theme (Plan, Respond, Evaluate, Progress). The conference will focus on livestock emergencies and will include presentations, workshops and panels with experts, producers and industry leaders about […] Read more
RED DMM RUMBLE 74J, named the Red Show Bull of the Year.
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Canadian Angus Association Gold Show 2021 Results

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

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For 2021, the Canadian Angus Association removed the requirement that points are calculated on the best three shows across two regions. The 2021 winners are based on total points accumulation.  Red Show Bull of the Year: RED DMM RUMBLE 74J. Breeder: Vern and Brenda Goad, Cole and Jolene Goad. Owners: Lee and Dawn Wilson (Miller […] Read more
Hatfield Andrew 71H.
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Shorthorn breeders win big at Brandon Ag Ex

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

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Congratulations to Nolan Vandersluis of New View Ranch with Monty Thomson of Hatfield Shorthorns on winning the Supreme Champion Bull at Brandon Ag Ex with their bull Hatfield Andrew 71H. These keen young cattle producers are excited about this accomplishment and are definitely ambassadors for the Shorthorn breed. Keep an eye out for these two […] Read more
A barley crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on July 30, 2019. The Sask Stock Growers Association is calling for non-dwarf cereal varieties better suited to drought, a satellite-based forage insurance program, as well as other measures to enable producers to manage drought risks and make challenging business decisions.
Beef Cattle, News

Sask Stock Growers come out of semi-annual meeting ready to lead change

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Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) held its semi-annual Meeting February 2 in virtual format with opening remarks from SSGA president Kelcy Elford to SSGA’s board of directors, members and other key industry stakeholders in attendance. In this single-afternoon meeting agenda, SSGA passed seven resolutions and shared a range of time-sensitive, relevant information designed to support […] Read more
Carley Henniger and Bob Lowe at the parliamentary breakfast, hosted by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, in Ottawa in December 2021.
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Investing in the next generation

From the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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One thing is for certain: We can’t predict the future. Our industry has weathered many unexpected challenges over the past two years. While we may not be able to foresee what lies ahead, we can prepare for it. One solid investment we can make is in the next generation — whether it’s young producers hoping […] Read more
Under revised regulations, cattle can be transported a maximum of 36 hours without feed, water and rest, and must be rested for a minimum of eight hours.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

New livestock transport rules may cause tie-ups at rest stops

A lack of capacity at rest stops for calves moving to Eastern Canada has some Ontario feedlots looking south for cattle

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[Updated: March 9, 2022] The federal government has decided to stick to its February 20, 2022 deadline for enforcing new feed, water and rest (FWR) rules around transporting cattle despite a one-year extension request by several industry organizations.  “We wanted to ensure ongoing research around the effects of rest stops for beef cattle was completed […] Read more
Denise Dimmick-Byers and Amanda Matthews.
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Limousin Association thanks outgoing president

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

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The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) would like to thank outgoing CLA president 2019-2021, Amanda Matthews of Bragg Creek, Alta., for her time and dedication to the board of directors. The family has a long history with the Limousin breed and board of directors with both Amanda’s dad, Rob Matthews, and grandpa, Don Matthews, serving as […] Read more
A supplied aerial photo of vehicles blocking through traffic on Feb. 1, 2022 at the Canada-U.S. border crossing between Coutts, Alta. and Sweet Grass, Montana. (Photo courtesy Alberta RCMP)
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Beef industry groups call for resolution to border blockade

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With the prolonged disruptions at the Canada-U.S. border crossing, Canada’s beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to feed coming from the U.S. and impacts on cross border movement of cattle and meat products. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA), and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association […] Read more

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