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From the July 2014 edition of Canadian Cattlemen

Aaron and Adrienne Ivey of Ituna are the 2014 Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for Saskatchewan. The Iveys operate a mixed cattle and grain farm in partnership with Aaron’s parents. Aaron and Adrienne purchased their first land in 2000 after completing their agriculture degrees. For the past 15 years, they’ve focused on expanding their cow herd, […] Read more

Antimicrobial resistance: global report on surveillance

The World Health Organization’s “Antimicrobial resistance: global report on surveillance” was released this spring. The WHO’s report was quite comprehensive and well balanced, compared to much of the media attention that regularly swirls around this issue. Antimicrobial use leads to increased antimicrobial resistance in bacteria. The misuse or overuse of antimicrobials in human or animal […] Read more


Cattle numbers down, as expected

Statistics Canada – Canadian farmers reported 12.2 million cattle on their farms as of January 1, down 0.7 per cent from January 1, 2013. Hog producers reported 12.7 million hogs, a 1.1 per cent increase over January 1, 2013, while the number of sheep fell 1.0 per cent to 893,000 head. Overall, cattle prices rose and feed costs declined in the second half of 2013. However, this did not translate […] Read more

Alberta wildlife stories needed

Online survey to help cattle producers better understand the effect wildlife has on ranching operations

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraging cattle producers in the province to fill out an online survey detailing how they’re getting along with wolves, cats, bears and other wildlife on their ranching operations. The Miistakis Institute is conducting the survey to gain a better understanding of the economic impact wildlife – both good and bad […] Read more