The 1952 foot and mouth outbreak in Sask., started with one man from Germany in October, by February it was well-spread
In 1951, the world was recovering from the Second World War, financially and emotionally. People looked for new ways to get ahead. Willi Bruntjen, a 29-year-old farm worker, left his homeland of Germany on Oct. 15 and came to Canada seeking a new life. He wore his only clothes, a brown suit, and carried a […] Read moreBeef cattle
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Beef demand good Beef demand and prices have been solid even given larger production. Year to date […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers, CCA reach tentative checkoff agreement
Alberta Beef Producers has reached an agreement in principle about its financial contribution to the Canadian Cattle Association. If the proposed three-year deal is ratified by the CCA at its annual general meeting March 22 to 24 in Ottawa, it will give the provincial organization more certainty over its funding by basing it on retained […] Read more
Newer transportation rules clash
Animal welfare should be recognized as emergency exception for transportation time limits for drivers, says CCA
New trucking regulations are causing headaches for the livestock industry following the federal government’s imposition of electronic logging devices that fail to account for specific issues. As of Jan. 1, new regulations require use of the electronic logging devices, which are activated once truckers begin their trips and continue until the trips are ended with […] Read more
China’s ban on Canadian beef still in place
It’s been more than a year since China imposed a ban on Canadian beef imports following a case of atypical BSE in a central Alberta cow and there are no signs as to when it might be lifted. Unlike the classic variant of the neurological disorder, which is largely connected to contaminated feed, atypical BSE […] Read more
Proposed biodigester reveals intentions
The project planned next to an Alberta feedlot has sparked fears it will harm property values due to odour and traffic
A proposed multimillion-dollar biodigester project in Alberta slated to create renewable natural gas from cattle feedlot manure has apologized for conducting advance work on the site. “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to anyone that (this) has caused concern,” said project manager John Del Mastro of Rimrock Renewables Ltd. “I’d like to reconfirm […] Read more
Know the three steps on pathway to parturition
Understanding the three stages of the bovine birthing process helps producers evaluate when or if they need to provide aid during calving. “In general, producers have an intuitive sense as to the pathway to parturition. As a consulting veterinarian, I like to break that down into well-defined steps or stages so it’s more clearly defined […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Fed steer price firms Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week, with weighted average […] Read more
Frozen: Sask Crown pastures rates
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit announced Crown pasture lease rates have been frozen at 2022 levels for 2023. He also announced that lessees who have to decrease their stocking rate due to dry conditions will be eligible for reduced rent of up to 50 percent. He told the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference that […] Read more
Federal ag policy causes concern
Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit remains concerned about the environmental aspects of some of the agricultural policy coming out of Ottawa. The federal-provincial-territorial ministers met by conference call last week ahead of the April 1 implementation of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Marit said the province has yet to sign the agreement but he will […] Read more
