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CCA Report: Reasons for optimism

From the August 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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If there was ever a time for optimism in the beef industry, it would have to be now. Positive developments in market access over the summer months are of practical as well as symbolic importance. Fully restored access to Mexico and the resumption of trade to Taiwan are important as every gain in market access supports […] Read more
Family members joined Miles and Sheri Anderson in accepting the Environmental Stewardship Award for Saskatchewan (l. to r.): Abel Goodwin, Rick Goodwin, Carlee Goodwin, Tori Knudson, Quinn Folk, Sheri Anderson, Anderson Goodwin and Miles Anderson. Missing are Kacy Lee Anderson, Keith Folk and Dallas Knudson.
Beef Cattle, News, News Roundup

Ambassadors for Greater sage-grouse

Environment: News Roundup from the August 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Miles and Sheri Anderson and family of Fir Mountain, Sask., are the recipients of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for Saskatchewan presented dur­ing the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association’s convention at Regina. Robin Bloom, a wildlife biologist with Environment Canada who oversees federal support for Species at Risk projects supported the Andersons’ nomination, acknowledging the family not only […] Read more
World Hereford delegates.
News, Purely Purebred

Delegation attends World Hereford Conference

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the August 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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As the World Angus Forum 2017 rapidly approaches less than a year from now, I had a chance to visit with Angela McGregor at the Canadian Angus Association’s annual meeting in Quebec City and find out about their farming operation and what’s in store for us at the upcoming forum. McGregor is part of the […] Read more
British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association board of directors. Back row (l. to r.) John Anderson (Merritt), Erin Durrell (Quesnel), Bob Storey (Smithers), Larry Rast (Creston), Grant Huffman (Williams Lake), Doug Fossen (Rock Creek), Leroy Peters (Heffley Creek). Front row (l. to r.): Mike McConnell (Dawson Creek), Duncan Barnett (150 Mile House), Brian McKersie (BCCA president, Canal Flats), Larry Garrett (BCCA vice-president, Vanderhoof), Linda Allison (Princeton), Renee Ardill (Fort St. John).
News, News Roundup

Water, predators and treaties top concerns in B.C.

Associations: News Roundup from the August 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association came out in support of the proposed increase in the national checkoff from $1 to $2.50 per marketed head, as well as an increase in the provincial checkoff from $2 to $2.50 per head during the annual general meeting at Penticton in May, just as our JUne 2016 issue was going […] Read more
News, Newsmakers

TESA award for environmental stew­ard­ship awarded

Newsmakers from the August 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Miles Anderson walked away from the Sask­atchewan Stock Growers annual convention with two mem­­­­or­able souvenirs, the provincial environmental stew­ard­ship award (TESA) won by him and his wife Sheri and an autographed copy of Dr. Temple Grandin’s book, Humane Animal Handling, auctioned off during the annual fundraiser. The TESA award recognizes the efforts Miles and Sheri and their family put into managing their native […] Read more
From left: Minister of agriculture, Ralph Eichler, Ramona Blyth, chair of the MBFI board, and Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, senior manager of sustainability for McDonald’s Canada.
Beef Cattle, News

McDonald’s Canada backs Manitoba research project

Newly established beef and forage research farm recently 
opened its doors to showcase value to sector


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McDonald’s Canada sees itself as a longtime partner of the Manitoba beef industry. It contributed $25,000 in February to the Manitoba Beef and Forage Industry for a collaborative project of science-based research to enhance ecosystems, producer profitability and build awareness of the beef and forage industry. One McDonald’s executive says the now-completed pilot is just […] Read more
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Livestock, News

Livestock traceability in the spotlight

Traceability Symposium coming to Calgary, Nov. 2–3

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The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency will hold the inaugural Traceability Symposium 2016 in Calgary on Nov. 2-3. The two-day event will address traceability’s role; regulations and compliance; challenges and solutions; other assurance systems; and lessons learned. It is expected to draw attendees from Canada, United States, European Union, Australia and New Zealand. Well-known food expert […] Read more
The lowdown on preconditioning calves
Cow-Calf, News

The lowdown on preconditioning calves

Preconditioned calves are healthier, grow faster, and grade higher — 
but can cow-calf producers make money on the practice?


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Can you make money preconditioning feeder calves? The answer depends on whom you talk to. Attendees at a University of Calgary conference last month were told about an Indiana producer who pocketed an extra $80 per calf by preconditioning his animals. “The producer realized that the more days he preconditioned those calves, the more money […] Read more
Check-off refunds, along with rural vet shortages, will be discussed at the upcoming Alberta Beef Producer meetings
Beef Cattle, News

Alberta Beef, Cattle Feeders at an impasse on checkoff plan

Alberta Beef Producers has proposed a new funding council, but it wasn’t enough to sway cattle feeders

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The Alberta Beef Producers and the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association have come to an impasse on making the provincial checkoff non-refundable. And that’s put the controversial matter in the hands of the provincial government. “We’re trying to come up with a plan,” said Martin Zuidhof, chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association. “That’s where it’s […] Read more

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