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Toronto MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s bill to tighten animal cruelty legislation in Canada has been voted down in the Commons on second reading. (NErskine-Smith.liberal.ca)
Livestock

Bill to tighten cruelty laws downed in Commons

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A federal private member’s bill meant to tighten animal cruelty laws in Canada — alarming farm organizations and energizing animal welfare groups en route — has gone the way of most private members’ bills. Bill C-246, introduced in February by Toronto Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and given first reading, died Wednesday in the House of […] Read more
Tell your vet, nutritionist and other service providers about your policy.
Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

A feedlot’s commitment to animal care

Canadian feedlot animal care assessment — Part 2

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A feedlot’s commitment to animal care evolves around four criteria: ensuring management and employees have access to the Canadian Beef Code of Practice, a written animal care policy, a self-assessment protocol and an emergency response plan. Each accounts for two out of the possible eight points for this section of an audit. The Canadian Beef […] Read more
South African holistic management specialist, Ian Mitchell-Innes from South Africa, discussed management tactics with a group of Manitoba producers in Lenore on July 12.
Forages, Livestock

Focusing on nutrition will also help the pasture

World-renowned holistic management specialist 
says green is not the only right colour for grass

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Many graziers have a theory that if you look after the soil, the rest of the operation will take care of itself, but Ian Mitchell-Innes looks at it the other way around. “The biggest mistake that people make after learning about holistic management is they try and save the ground. I did this also when […] Read more
The Beef Cattle Research Council will present Bov-Innovation on Wednesday, August 10.
Livestock, Research

Bov-Innovation: Putting Theory into Practice

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

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There is no shortage of beef industry conferences, workshops and meetings for Canadian beef producers to attend throughout the year. These have included the Canfax forum, the Canada Beef forum, Cattlemen’s Young Leaders forums, industry golf tournaments, tours, national, provincial and breed association meetings, the International Livestock Congress, and many more. Although they are valuable […] Read more
History, Our History

History: Ottawa Letter

Reprinted from the February 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Ottawa Letter By Senator F.W. Gershaw Residents of Medicine Hat may remember Mr. F.F. Fatt who relates the following story of how fires were fought in the early days. “Our poor little town lay at the mercy of the fire fiend. What could we do? Our only salvation lay with the CPR and Mike Leonard. […] Read more
Marj Veno near Hanna, Alta.
Features, Livestock

Absinth. An obnoxious weed for pastures

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As the rains of 2010 brought signs of an end to a battering 10-year drought, Marj Veno could see that absinth wormwood was getting the upper hand in pastures around the ranch’s home place northeast of Hanna, Alta. Absinth first reared its ugly yellow-flowered head in the pasture west of the yard on the old […] Read more
In many grasslands, including those of Western Canada, moderate grazing actually boosts overall plant diversity.
Forages, Livestock

Making hay of environmental goods and services

Researchers wrestle with turning an abstract concept into concrete profits for producers

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If you were to ask most cattle producers about the goods and services their grasslands provide, it might seem like an obvious question. Most would say that quality forage promotes the health of their cattle, provides high-quality protein and boosts their bottom line. Others might talk about how their grazing practices promote biodiversity and overall […] Read more
Beef Cattle, News Roundup

Cattle identification agency refines its database

News Roundup from the December 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) added a few new reporting fields to its Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) database, a key component in the national livestock traceability system. As of November 20, the database now accepts 15-digit 840-series USDA tag identification (ID) numbers to keep track of imported animals as they move through the […] Read more
(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
Livestock, Reuters

U.K. review calls for urgent cuts to antibiotic use in livestock

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London | Reuters –– Massive use of antibiotics in farming poses a critical threat to global public health and should be reduced dramatically to an internationally-agreed target, according to a British government-commissioned review. Agreeing and implementing a global target for agricultural antibiotic use won’t be easy, the review, led by former Goldman Sachs chief economist […] Read more

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