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Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association board (L to R): Taylor Carlson, Evan Patriquin, Royce Moellenbeck, Sadie Anwender, Brooke Van De Voorde, Jessica Davey and Samantha Lundy. Missing from photo: Sarah Height and Samuel Dempsey.
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian National Junior Shorthorn show a success

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

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The 2021 Canadian National Junior Shorthorn Show took place in Lacombe, Alta., from July 8 to 10. The show was a great success, with over 40 juniors ranging in age from Peewee to Senior participating and more than 50 head at the show. Juniors participated in competitions both in person and online from all across […] Read more
Mark McNinch and Tamara Carter.
News, Newsmakers

New Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, Sask. forage council has a new president

NewsMakers from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Sarah Jensen was raised on a commercial cow-calf and grain operation near Arborg, Man. At a young age, she enjoyed helping with chores and was also the youth board representative for the Arborg Agricultural Society. Jensen studied biological sciences at the University of Manitoba. In 2019, she received a Natural Sciences and […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Whitney DeDecker bids farewell to Canadian Speckle Park Association

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

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Whitney DeDecker has resigned from the Canadian Speckle Park Association as general manager, effective September 1. DeDecker is leaving the position to focus on her young family and their livestock operation. During her time as general manager, she directed the breed through many changes. Without a doubt, her greatest challenge was putting in place the […] Read more
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Condolences to Kevin Rea’s loved ones

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

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Limousin breeders, friends and family across Canada are mourning the loss of Kevin Rea of Bar 3R Limousin of Marengo, Sask.  Kevin Rea was born in Kindersley, Sask., but lived his entire life in Marengo. Growing up, he spent time visiting neighbours, at local rinks or hanging out on the family farm. Upon graduating, Rea […] Read more
Cynthia Beck speaks about chronic stress and health during a webinar hosted by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
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Prioritize your health during challenging situations

Basic self-care, awareness of stress responses and reaching out to others all key for dealing with difficult times

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When faced with a crisis, prioritizing your physical and mental well-being is extremely important. “You are the number-one piece of machinery on your farm,” says Cynthia Beck, cow-calf producer at Milestone, Sask. and clinical psychology masters’ candidate at the University of Regina. Practicing self-care is vital, Beck explained during a recent Canadian Cattlemen’s Association webinar […] Read more
Cynthia Beck speaks during a webinar organized by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. Chronic stress negatively affects our health and decreases our ability to be an asset to our operation. That makes managing it very important.
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Chronic stress can affect health and decision-making

Understanding our body’s stress response can help us cope in healthy ways during difficult times

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When a person takes unnecessary risks and makes decisions that are out of character for them, this could signal that they’re struggling with chronic stress. For example, the current frequency of bale theft across the Prairies might indicate that more people are “under a lot of chronic stress, and it could be impacting their decision-making […] Read more
Fed cattle prices see slight increase, beef demand strong
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Fed cattle prices see slight increase, beef demand strong

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

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Fed cattle After three weeks of hovering around $150/cwt, the average Alberta fed cattle price increased slightly by mid-August to $151.43/cwt. That is $17.32/cwt higher than one year ago when we were still working through the COVID backlog, and over $9/cwt higher than the five-year average. While sale prices are above last year, the high […] Read more
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Canadian Angus Association announces board

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

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The Canadian Angus Association elected directors and executives at its recent annual general meeting. Sheldon Kyle of Redvers, Sask., moved from president-elect to president. Shawn Birmingham of Brandon, Man., moved into the past president position, and Graham McLean of Watford, Ont. was chosen as president-elect.  Incoming directors include Doug Munton and Harold Reich in Alberta […] Read more
Left to right: Cooper, Chad, Renee, Ricki and Riata Seelhof of Woodjam Ranch, 2020 TESA recipients.
Features, News

The Environmental Stewardship Award reaches 25-year milestone

National recognition has contributed to the sustainable beef conversation, but people in the industry see more opportunities to reach the public

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The most recent recipients of The Environmental Stewardship Award weren’t seeking praise when they implemented conservation-minded practices on their ranch. However, the opportunity to share their story with a national audience was incredibly meaningful. “For us to be recognized was a true honour,” says Ricky Seelhof of Woodjam Ranch at Horsefly, B.C., who along with […] Read more
A new US$325 million beef-processing plant planned for southwest Iowa will process 1,500 head per day and is expected to employ 750 people once it begins operation in late 2023.
Markets, News, Prime cuts

For beef processors, the buck stops here

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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As beef producers in Western Canada know only too well, opening a new beef processing plant is the easy part. Running it at an eventual profit is an entirely different matter. Maybe the producers who invested in the ill-fated Rancher’s Beef plant in Balzac, Alta., should talk with the producers who are investing in two […] Read more

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