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Manitoba's auction markets are now closed to non-essential personnel.
Markets, News, Prime cuts

Tyson Foods fire creates ripple effect in cattle markets

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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The North American cattle and beef industry has endured “weather” and BSE-related markets but never a “fire” market such as resulted from the fire at Tyson Foods’ Holcomb, Kansas plant on August 9. The fire took out more than 30,000 head per week of capacity for several months. The loss is most directly having an […] Read more
Conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited Canada are concerned about the pandemic's effect on beef producers and the long-term implications for the wildlife habitat those producers protect.
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First screening of Guardians of the Grasslands sparks conversation and hope

New film focuses on the role that cattle play in the survival of the Canadian grasslands, one of the most endangered ecosystems on earth.

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A new film about a Canadian landscape under constant threat is sharing a positive message about the role of beef production. Guardians of the Grasslands, a short documentary on the vital role of cattle in conserving Canada’s native prairie, premiered to a receptive audience in Calgary on October 3. Featuring young ranchers and conservationists, the […] Read more
The attendees at this Atlantic forage field day took in research updates and extension information at the AAFC Nappan Research Farm in Nova Scotia.
Forages, News, News Roundup

Record turnout at forage field day in Nova Scotia

Forage: News Roundup from the September 30, 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Agriculture and Agriculture Canada (AAFC) and Maritime Beef Council co-hosted an Atlantic forage field day this summer at the AAFC Nappan Research Farm, located near Amherst, Nova Scotia.  This was the third year that the event was co-hosted, and it proved to be the biggest turnout yet with 120 farmers, agriculture advisors, academics and government […] Read more
New financing option available for Sask. livestock producers
Livestock, News

New financing option available for Sask. livestock producers

SK Livestock Finance Co-operative replaces province's Livestock Loan Guarantee Program

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Sept. 24 saw the official launch of the SK Livestock Finance Co-operative Ltd. (SKLF). This new member-based co-operative is owned by Saskatchewan livestock producers and provides innovative, affordable and competitive financing options for cattle and bison producers across the province of Saskatchewan. “We are very excited to be in a position to officially launch this […] Read more
News, Newsmakers

Richardson Ranch of B.C. receives Century Farm Award

NewsMakers from the September 30, 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Hereford Association has had some new hires recently. Judy Finseth is taking the helm of the Canadian Hereford Digest. Finseth has 30 years of involvement in the Hereford industry as a breeder, manager, event organizer and volunteer. She and her husband Doug manage Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch at Okotoks, Alta. Paul Stafford is […] Read more
The first phase would see successful small businesses get up to $150,000 to refine their research.
News, News Roundup

Canadian Food Inspection Agency seeks proposals for vaccine matching

Research: News Roundup from the September 30, 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) seeks proposals from small businesses on developing a computer model that predicts which vaccine strain would best control foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in cattle, sheep and swine. Foot-and-mouth is highly contagious, making it a serious threat to the agriculture industry. Viral strains can be stored in vaccine banks, but right […] Read more
Darwin Rosso and Craig Scott, on behalf of the Canadian Charolais Association, presented welcome gifts to the international delegates.
News, Purely Purebred

Charolais youth delegates take a trip to Hungary

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the September 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Nine young adults from Hungary, Estonia, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the United States participated in the Charolais Charbray International Youth Program. Canada hosted it for the second time in conjunction with the CCYA Conference and Show. The youth also visited six breeders in Saskatchewan and the Buffalo Plains Cattle Co. Feedlot. The eight-day tour […] Read more
The Gole and Sons sign still hangs at the Cowlick Minerals feed mill.
Features, News

Country Junction Feeds purchases Cowlick Minerals

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Country Junction Feeds has purchased Cowlick Minerals, a long-standing Alberta feed business. Cowlick Minerals operated a vitamin/mineral premix plant at Innisfail, Alta. Its customers were mainly cow-calf producers who purchased a range of CFIA-registered products, including loose minerals, pressed blocks and molasses-based tub supplements from the plant. It was also registered to use medicated ingredients. […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

12th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup a success

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the September 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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From August 2 to 4, 48 enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan Junior Cattle Producers attended the 12th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. This year 22 new members attended Roundup for the first time. Some of the highlights from Friday included a presentation on judging techniques with Bill Biglieni of WLB Livestock, an overview […] Read more

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