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Janice and Trevor Tapp of Fraser Lake, B.C. are winners of the Ranch Sustainability Award.
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Sask­atchewan Environmen­tal Stewardship Award recipients named

NewsMakers from the August 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Mark and Laura Hoimyr, their children, Anna and Jeremy, and Mark’s parents, Lyle and Judy Hoimyr, of Box H Land and Livestock near Gladmar, Sask., are this year’s recipients of the Saskatchewan Environmental Stewardship Award. The family has installed extensive cross-fencing and 13 miles of shallow water pipeline to improve grazing distribution, litter cover and […] Read more
In June, the U.S. gained access for several of its beef products. The Canadian government needs to engage China on behalf of Canadian beef producers to gain similar access.
Beef Cattle, CCA reports, News

CCA Report: Keeping tabs on trade

From the August 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Advocating for resources for the wildfires in British Columbia, preparing for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), achieving equivalent trade access with the U.S. in China are among the priority issues keeping the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) busy this summer. The CCA is making officials aware of the need to address […] Read more
Bales of Hay
Hay, News

Stack bales properly to help maintain quality

Moisture is a bale's biggest enemy so give it room to breathe

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When it comes to stacking bales, a little forethought can go a long way to ensuring a better product. “Storage losses from improperly stacked bales can be anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent of the dry matter yield while protein and energy losses can be anywhere from five to 10 per cent,” said beef […] Read more
Research into the suitability of biochar as a livestock feed supplement will look for a reduction in methane or hydrogen emissions.
Livestock, News, News Roundup

Biochar could be a game changer

Environment: News Roundup from the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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A multi-pronged research project based in Alberta aims to assess whether feeding biochar in backgrounding and finishing rations could be a way to reduce methane emissions created during enteric fermentation in the ruminant digestive system. Biochar can be manufactured from any type of feedstock with a fibre component — wood waste from saw mills, coconut […] Read more
Special Livestock Central guest Curt Pate — internationally recognized stockmanship instructor.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Livestock Central adds exhibits and programming

Cattle farmers can not only take a look at the various systems on offer, they can actually see them in action

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Livestock Central at Ag in Motion has expanded the scope of experience for visitors this year. This is sure to be a marked stop for livestock producers on their visit to the expo. BMO Financial Group is proud to present Livestock Central this year as it celebrates its bicentennial. “We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm […] Read more
New Lacombe research abattoir in the works
Beef Cattle, News, News Roundup

New Lacombe research abattoir in the works

Research: News Roundup from the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The official start on a new abattoir and food safety laboratories for meat research will mark the Lacombe Research and Development Centre’s 110th year as a federal research facility. The new facility entered the detailed-design stage by May 1 but it will be 2019 before it is up and running to federal standards for harvesting […] Read more
GRI gets the green light for tame pastures
Forages, News, News Roundup

GRI gets the green light for tame pastures

Forage: News Roundup from the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Putting numbers to three observations that form the Grazing Response Index (GRI) will give you a good idea as to whether your management practices will benefit, harm or have no effect on plant health in the long run. If the scores for grazing intensity, grazing frequency, and opportunity for regrowth during the growing season on […] Read more
Left to right: Brett Jensen, auctioneer; Donnie Peacock, auctioneer; Lee Crowley, manager (Heartland Livestock Services, Swift Current); Bob Toner, director of business development Sask./Man.; and Brian Good, senior director of business development B.C./Alta. (Canadian Angus Association).
News, Purely Purebred

Heartland Livestock receives Auction Market of the Year Award

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Angus Association presented Heartland Livestock Services from Swift Current, Sask., with its Auction Market of the Year Award last month at the Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conference in Lethbridge. The Heartland Swift Current facility was built in 1991 and covers 130 acres. There are 60 holding pens with water and feed, […] Read more
Pairing landscape with food service, or sharing taste-of-place is my focus. – Mathieu Paré, director of the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence
Beef Cattle, Features, News

Beef Centre of Excellence under new management

Mathieu Paré takes over from Marty Carpenter

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Mathieu Paré knew he had a big chef hat to fill when he assumed the role of director of the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence from Marty Carpenter, who officially retired on March 1. Since opening its doors in March 2015, the centre has welcomed people from 168 domestic companies, 116 small- and medium-sized businesses, […] Read more
cattle grazing
Livestock, News, News Roundup

It’s that anthrax time of year

Animal Health: News Roundup from the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Anthrax spores can lurk in soil for decades and there’s no telling where the disease will pop up from year to year. All it takes is something that brings spores to the surface and the stage is set for an outbreak in cattle that happen to ingest them. Predicting when anthrax will occur in Canada […] Read more

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