Young leaders mentored
Rae-Leigh Pederzolli is one of the 16 participants accepted into the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program.
The youth initiative, created by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, provides mentorship opportunities to beef cattle enthusiasts between 18 and 35 years of age.
Perderzolli is a master’s student at the University of Saskatchewan studying nutrient permeability throughout the ruminant gastrointestinal tract and the impact of external factors, such as feed restriction and feed additives. She was paired with Kajal Deviani, director of breed development at the Canadian Angus Association.
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“What makes this program successful is that you make the program suited to your own objectives within the Canadian beef industry,” said Pederzolli.
Jan. 21 is the deadline to apply for the 2015-16 CYL program.
For more information, visit www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com.
Jaguar appoints new executive director
Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. has appointed Tim Dotson as its new executive director for regulatory affairs.
Jaguar is an animal health company focused on developing and commercializing first-in-class gastrointestinal products for companion and production animals.
Dotson is a veteran animal health executive with more than 20 years of industry experience. He held positions such as director of regulatory affairs for Merial Ltd. and chair of the Animal Health Institute’s animal drug section.
Carl Block award presented
The Canadian Animal Health Coalition has presented this year’s Carl Block award to Dr. Paula Menzies.
The award is named in honour of the late Carl Block, a cattle producer.
Menzies is a full professor at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College.
“She has been instrumental in informing and developing Canadian agricultural policy and programs, including codes of practice, disease eradication campaigns, and flock-herd health programs,” said CAHC chair Jennifer MacTavish.
Menzies’ work focuses on small ruminant industries in animal health and welfare education. She also has a general interest in food-producing animal agriculture.
Angus breeders honoured
The Canadian Angus Association has introduced awards to recognize breeders who have been members of the association for 50 and 75 consecutive years.
Earley Brothers from Ontario was one of the recipients.
Eugene Earley established Earley Brothers in 1935 when he started an Angus herd. The family farm in Kerwood, Ont., has been established since the mid-1800s.
George Earley, Eugene’s middle son, has been inducted into the CAA Hall of Fame and the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame. His son, Mike, has run Earley Brothers for the past 25 years.
Wilderness association seeks donations
The Alberta Wilderness Association is seeking donations, which make up 80 percent of its budget.
The money will help it continue to protect wilderness and wild spaces with fragile ecosystems, save threatened species, and ensure a healthy environment in Alberta.
For more information, visit gowildalberta.ca/shop/donate-now/express-donation/.
GGC keeps president
The Grain Growers of Canada have announced that Gary Stanford has been re-elected as president.
Irmi Critcher is its new vice-president.
Stanford has held the position since December 2013 and represents the Alberta Wheat Commission on the board of directors.
The GGC provides a national voice for more than 50,000 grain, oilseed, and pulse producers through 14 provincial and regional grower groups.
Farm Products Council Makes appointments
The reappointment of Michael Pickard to the Farm Products Council of Canada has been announced.
Pickard was also designated the vice-chair of FPCC. His three-year term begins April 30.
The FPCC provides oversight of the national supply management agencies for poultry and eggs. It comprises at least three members appointed by the governor-in-council upon recommendation of the minister of agriculture.
Waste reduction nominations accepted
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is seeking nominations for this year’s Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Awards.
Individuals, businesses, municipalities and community organizations can be recognized for their waste minimization efforts.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council’s 2015 Waste ReForum conference, which will be held April 22-24.
For more information, visit www.saskwastereduction.ca.
