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Susan Hamilton, Holly Sparrow, Evan Chaffe and Jessica Sperber.
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CCA announces CYL finalists, award given for outstanding research and innovation

NewsMakers from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association has announced the 2021 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) finalists. Finalists from B.C. include Julia Flinton (Williams Lake), Amanda Miller (Lumby) and Janine Rubin (Rose Prairie). CYL finalists from Alberta include Diane Van Essen (Picture Butte), Nikki Olson (Red Deer County), Rheanne Ritchie (Didsbury), Laura Macrae (Westlock), Tia Schram (Bruderheim) and Melissa […] Read more
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News from the Canadian Simmental Association

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The 2021 Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation annual fundraising auction was held July 23 and July 24 on DLMS.ca as a farmgate timed online sale. The auction was a great success raising $65,147! Thank you to everyone who donated, purchased and bid to make this year a success. Over 170 people bid on and viewed […] Read more
Continued demand for beef keeps fed cattle prices steady
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Continued demand for beef keeps fed cattle prices steady

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle Aggressive local slaughter, continued beef demand and up-to-date marketing of front-end supply kept fed cattle prices steady to slightly higher through August and September. The first week of September leading into the Labour Day weekend saw an average fed steer price at $156.27/cwt, an increase of $1.88/cwt from the previous week and over […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up wraps

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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For the second year in a row, the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up cancelled its live cattle show and events and decided on a virtual event instead. However, with a little outward thinking and support through Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS), the committee was able to host a virtual event this year. It was a great […] Read more
Dr. Volker Gerdts, director and CEO of the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
Features, News

Livestock research a high priority for VIDO

COVID has highlighted the need to connect human and animal health, and for resources to address pandemics in either sphere

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Canada’s ability to rapidly respond to emerging human and animal diseases was given a $59.2 million shot in the arm last fall in the federal budget, due to the pandemic. The funding is going to the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). It, combined with $15 million from the province, $250,000 from […] Read more
Gillian Arraial, Alexandra Shepherd and Bailey Hove learning to castrate calves while interning with Chelsea Geiger Pellerin and her family.
Features, News

Mini-internships give ag students hands-on farm experience

A University of Alberta program connects urban students to farmers, and gives farm kids new ag experience, too

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A unique internship program at the University of Alberta has become increasingly popular with students since its creation in 2016. Poultry professor Dr. Frank Robinson helped create the program, which is a partnership between the faculty of agricultural, life and environmental sciences and the University of Alberta Career Centre. Robinson set up mini ag internships, […] Read more
Meat packers face labour crisis
Markets, News, Prime cuts

Meat packers face labour crisis

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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American beef processors and possibly those in Canada face a labour shortage that might be the worst in the two countries’ history. Ironically, U.S. beef processing margins are record large for this time of year. But labour constraints mean slaughter levels are lower than they should be to handle the available supply of fed cattle. […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Sask. ranchers step up to help Mackie family

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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With more than enough to worry about in the battle to find feed and managing the widespread drought, ranchers from southwest Saskatchewan have stepped up to help out 11-year-old Mia Mackie from Consul, Sask. Mackie was diagnosed with spinal muscle atrophy, a genetic disease that has no cure but can be treated. Mackie is a […] Read more
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Canadian Limousin Association welcomes new president, directors

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Limousin Association held their AGM virtual on July 22. A productive discussion was had regarding member retention as well as the breed’s involvement in the commercial beef industry. Sandy Russell gave a presentation on the Canadian Beef Improvement Network and the Canadian Limousin Association made a formal financial commitment to the project. Outgoing […] Read more
cattleman on a horse
CCA reports, News

CCA reports: CCA teams up on everything from drought to UN Summit

From the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The cattle industry is known for its tight-knit community, and our ability to join forces and work together is never more apparent than during times of crises. This summer, drought has stricken farms and ranches all the way from B.C. to Ontario. While the magnitude of this disaster is concerning, its widespread scope has allowed […] Read more

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