CCA Report: The way forward

From the April 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

I am pleased to be addressing you as president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). I, along with vice-president David Haywood-Farmer, were elected by acclamation at the CCA 2016 annual general meeting (AGM) in March. I am truly honoured to take on the role of CCA president and will continue to represent the best interests […] Read more

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COOL’s repeal might increase cattle exports

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay, from the March 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

A big question facing Canadian livestock producers this year is whether December’s repeal of country-of-origin labelling for beef and pork will encourage more livestock exports to the U.S. Initial analysis suggests they will increase. USDA forecasts that hog shipments might increase nine per cent this year from 2015 to 6.2 million head. This though would […] Read more


Beef Watch: Canadian herd shows no growth

Beef Watch: Canadian herd shows no growth

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

U.S. herd expansion in 2015 means more calves are available south of the border this fall. In contrast the Canadian herd continued to contract. As U.S. beef production rebounds in 2016, there is potential for beef and cattle prices to decline. Current prices are being supported by a lower exchange rate. Has Canada missed out on […] Read more