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ABP is currently discussing the improvement of existing programs with the provincial government, with a focus on filling the void of risk management tools specifically developed for young producers.
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Alberta Beef Producers zero in on risk management ahead of producer meetings

More responsive programs would make a difference for drought-stricken producers, says ABP chair

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This is the first in a two-part series on the issues currently of interest to Alberta Beef Producers ahead of its producer meetings. Read the second story here. With much of Alberta plagued by drought conditions in 2021, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is prioritizing the creation of more effective business risk management options.   The organization is discussing improvements to […] Read more
Farming is inherently stressful and overwhelming at times. The new Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program will provide access to counsellors with an ag background.
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New program to focus on farmer mental health in Manitoba

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program will provide six one-on-one counselling sessions for farmers and their families

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Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, a new initiative aimed at providing mental health support for farmers and their families, was announced Tuesday in Manitoba. The agriculture industry is inherently stressful and overwhelming at times; the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program has been designed to provide one on one counselling sessions by professional counsellors with a background in […] Read more
Dr. Claire Windeyer demonstrates ways to revive a distressed newborn calf in a video by the Beef Cattle Research Council.
Calving, Cow-Calf, News, News Roundup

Calf 911: Tips for resuscitating newborn calves

News Roundup from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Most cows deliver their calves with no issues. But the day a calf is born is still the highest-risk day of its life, says Dr. Claire Windeyer, associate professor of production animal health at the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine.  Things can go sideways quickly after a difficult labour, so knowing what to […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Charolais Association recognizes youth, celebrates Agribition

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

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The Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) celebrated the return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) by presenting a bronze to mark Agribition’s 50th anniversary. Kasey Phillips (CCA president) along with Craig Scott (CCA general manager) presented a Ken Fredrickson bronze to Chris Lane (CWA CEO) and Chris Lees (CWA president) during the Charolais National Show at Agribition. […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition Speckle Park Grand Champion Bull: KFC Gladiator 1G. Exhibited and owned by KFC Farms Ltd.
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Hereford Association launches breed strategy and brand

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

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The Canadian Hereford Association launched its new brand, “Better Your Beef,” at the 50th anniversary of Canadian Western Agribition. The “Better Your Beef” plan has been developed over the last 18 months with consultation from the commercial cattle industry, feedlots, members and youth from the cattle industry.  The new brand is accompanied by a new […] Read more
Celebrating Stan’s induction into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame in Winnipeg in November 2021. Left to right: Steve Eby, Trudy Donaldson, Ron Beirnes, Sandra Beirnes, Islay Eby, Stan Eby, Jeff Eby, Sherri Eby, Dave Westerveld, Kate Beirnes.
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Working together works: Talking leadership with Stan Eby

Eby reflects on his leadership experience during two crises: the E. coli water contamination in Walkerton, Ontario, and BSE

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Stan Eby may have forgotten more of his volunteer roles than most people take on in a lifetime. There were 4-H and church groups and the hospital board. County commodity boards and various agricultural organizations. Community fairs and plowing matches. He almost forgot to mention his four-year term on municipal council when he was in […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Calgary Stampede welcomes Joel Cowley as CEO

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

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Joel Cowley is the new Calgary Stampede CEO. Cowley, who holds an MBA from Michigan State University and a graduate degree in animal science from Texas A&M University, comes to the Stampede with a strong agricultural background and a keen understanding of the rural and urban connections that are intrinsic to the Stampede’s purpose. Much […] Read more
More donated hay needed to help farmers in Saskatchewan
Hay, News

More donated hay needed to help farmers in Saskatchewan

Twenty-six loads shipped, 24 farmers still awaiting assistance

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It was snowing on Greg Melchior’s farm near Battleford, Saskatchewan in early January—and he couldn’t have been happier.  For Melchior, who has 114 head of beef cattle, the snow meant there might be better times ahead.  “If we get enough snow, maybe things can return to normal,” he said. “Maybe the sloughs will fill up […] Read more
CWA presents Stars Ambulance with the proceeds from fundraising during Agribition.
News, Purely Purebred

Return of Canadian Western Agribition a success

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

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The return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) was a success, as the show welcomed 85,179 attendees over six days.  CWA’s 50th show kicked off on November 22, with free admission and a free pancake breakfast, courtesy of CN. The show saw record-high conference attendance in both the Grain Expo and Indigenous Agriculture Summit, as well […] Read more

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