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Dayna Cameron joins Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

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

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The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is delighted to welcome Dayna Cameron to the team as communications specialist.  Raised on a beef operation in Alberta, Cameron brings with her a love of agriculture storytelling, coupled with a business degree from Mount Royal University in Calgary.  Cameron actively helps run the family pedigreed seed, purebred cattle […] Read more
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Leveraging data in beef production

New mobile app development, networks of smart farms highlight the potential to use data tools in agriculture

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A new research project aims to help beef producers better interpret the production data they’re already collecting to make informed management decisions. Currently in its first stages of development, the Arm-Chair Rancher mobile application, a collaboration between Livestock Gentec and David Wishart, professor of biology at the University of Alberta, will analyze data on production […] Read more
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Canadian Simmental Association elects directors

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

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Ben Farrant of Red Deer, Alta., has joined the Canadian Simmental Association board. He will be joining incumbent director Byron Johnson of Amisk, Alta., who is returning for his second term. Scott Matthews of Canton de Hatley, Que., was elected by acclamation. Past president Garth Rancier of Killam, Alta., and Francis Gagnon of Cheneville, Que., […] Read more
Boosting forage quality through ammoniation
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Boosting forage quality through ammoniation

Anhydrous ammonia can improve poor-quality forage, but it comes with challenges and safety risks.

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Ranchers and beef farmers who have sourced straw for their cows may now be looking for ways to boost the ration quality. Ammoniation is one option, but it’s not easily done.  Applying anhydrous ammonia is a “tried-and-true technique” for improving poor-quality forages, says Dr. John McKinnon, speaking during a Beef Research Council of Canada webinar on […] Read more
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2021 Canadian Beef Industry Virtual Conference coming to a screen near you

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

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This year the Canadian Beef industry Conference has a new look. It runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Each morning will start with keynotes and up-to-date industry news and hot topics followed by courses and breakout sessions in the afternoon. Registration cost will be $80, plus GST. Topics under discussion will include:  How to […] Read more
From left: Brock Taylor, Rob Bergevin, Tyler Cronkhite.
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Livestock Markets Association of Canada elects board

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

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Brock Taylor from Reston, Man., was appointed as president of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) by the association’s board of directors at their June meeting. He replaced Rob Bergevin from Stavely, Alta., who now moves into the past president role. LMAC thanks Rob Bergevin for his dedication and contributions to LMAC and the […] Read more
While it is important to be aware of risks associated with feeding canola forage, it may provide an alternate forage option for drought-stricken livestock producers.
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Watch for high sulphate levels in salvaged canola

Supplementation necessary to prevent trace mineral and vitamin deficiencies

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If salvaged canola is your alternate feed of choice this fall, be aware of the potential health issues posed by its high sulphate levels.  “White muscle disease can be caused by selenium deficiency or vitamin E deficiency or a combination of both, and both of these nutrients can be impacted by feeding canola,” says Dr. Cheryl Waldner, professor of large animal clinical […] Read more
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Canadian Western Agribition’s Beef Supreme

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

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If you haven’t seen Canadian Western Agribition’s new Beef Supreme promotional video, you have to check it out. With a new look and new sponsor, the reintroduced Beef Supreme will be sure to catch your eye. Doubling the prize money to $50,000 isn’t a bad thing, either. If you want to catch a glimpse of […] Read more
Dean and Catherine Manning of Falmouth, Nova Scotia are the Maritime Beef Council 2021 nominee for the Canadian Cattleman's Association Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA).
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TESA 25: Nova Scotia’s Manning family receives national award

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Update: Since this story was posted, Dean and Catherine Manning were named national winners of the Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Congratulations to the Mannings as well as the other nominees, and thank you for all your good work. This story was originally published by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and […] Read more
By working with grain companies and railways, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association plans to bring feed grains to drought-stricken livestock producers in the province.
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Corn North brings feed to drought-stricken Saskatchewan livestock producers

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The Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association (SSGA) is working with railways and grain companies to help plug the feed gap in Saskatchewan.  So far a few companies have signed on to bring corn, dried distillers’ grains (DDGs) or other feed grains from the U.S. The SSGA also encourages producers who are interested in buying feed grain to check with their local grain companies.  North […] Read more

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