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Forages, Livestock

Forages play role in long-term farm systems

Modified systems, such as bale grazing, also make sense

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From the discovery of how-to-create-nitrogen-in-a-lab to genetic diversity concerns in crops and innovative ways to produce forage, Dr. Ralph Martin covered a lot of ground during his opening keynote address at the 15th annual CFGA Conference in Guelph, Ontario, in December. Focusing on perennial forages as a key contributor to sustainable agriculture, Dr. Martin started […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Kishkan and Swaan families of Pinnacle View Livestock at Quesnel, B.C., were awarded the 2024 Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction. They were recognized for their long-standing commitment to the breed, their support of juniors and their overall passion for Limousin cattle. This third-generation beef operation has been raising Limousin cattle for more than […] Read more
An alfalfa sainfoin mix flourishing in a field.
Forages, Livestock, Pasture

Forage research a necessity in the face of decreased acres

Drought tolerance and productivity increases are targets of research programs

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Canada has seen a two million-acre decrease in forage land in the last five years. “In over a decade, we are losing about three million acres, and they’re taken over by wheat and canola. It’s a serious concern for us,” Dr. Hari Poudel, forage and breeding research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Lethbridge […] Read more
Cattle wait in outdoor pens to be sold at an Alberta auction mart.
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Alberta’s largest cattle financing cooperative has loan program suspended

Financial mismanagement and regulatory issues flagged

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Glacier FarmMedia – The Alberta government has suspended a loan program at Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative, the province’s largest cattle financing co-op, after an inspection alleged a number of financial mismanagement and regulatory issues. The province’s claims were attached to an affidavit for Tony Ankermann, who was vice-chair of the co-operative, dated Feb. 18. They […] Read more
Pasture grazing is a huge part of Andreas Scheurer’s land and herd management plan for his small Swiss beef operation in the Bernese Seeland region of Switzerland.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Management

Animal welfare a priority at small beef processors

Peace of mind top of mind for small beef slaughterhouses in Switzerland and Canada

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Andreas Scheurer knows his cattle slaughter process is not for everyone. The fourth-generation farmer raises a small herd of Aubrac cows for direct sale from his farm in Kallnach, Switzerland, and works as a full-time agronomist at the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences in Zollikofen. His focus is giving his cows the best […] Read more
A cow and calf graze on a prairie in Western Canada
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Management

How AgriStability can help purebred beef cattle producers weather an uncertain marketplace

As tax season approaches, MNP accountants suggest seedstock beef producers take another look at AgriStability and explain how to make the program work for their farms

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Purebred beef producers face many risks, including fluctuations in market demand and the rising costs of feed and labour. Producing market-ready animals already requires significant investments of time, effort and money — and you need to take the right steps to offset these risks and ensure your operation continues to thrive in an uncertain marketplace. […] Read more
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Livestock, Vet advice

Causes and risk factors of abortion in cattle

Vet Advice with Dr. Ron Clarke

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When examining abortion in cattle, it’s important to look at incidence, cause, definition, when to summon help and what to do. As an aid to producers, abortion can be defined as terminating pregnancy any time after around 42 days, when placentation is complete. Placentation is the establishment of membranes joining mother and fetal blood supply […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Nutrition

Benchmarking: A path to better practices in the Canadian beef industry

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In the cattle industry, every dollar counts. With fluctuating markets and rising costs, producers must constantly evaluate their nutritional, management and operational strategies to maximize efficiency. Each decision made on the farm has significant implications, making it crucial to weigh the pros and cons carefully. When the road to higher productivity seems unclear, industry benchmarks […] Read more

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