REGINA — William McLaren enjoys the commercial nature of the Canadian purebreds. “At home, people breed for a different-looking animal; these genetics here are aimed at the commercial herd,” he said. “In their Continental homeland the breeds look very different than they do here. And this show here in Regina (Canadian Western Agribition) is one […] Read more
Beef cattle
Methane studied in Japanese breed
Methane produced in the rumen of cattle during digestion is a potent greenhouse gas. Japan’s agricultural industry produced 29.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, accounting for 2.8 percent of the country’s total emissions. A quarter of that came from enteric fermentation within livestock. For years, researchers have been exploring feed additives and […] Read more
Speckle Park cow from Ontario excels at Agribition sale
Colgan’s Chanel 22 C was sold for $48,000 to an Australian farm but will stay in Canada because of travel restrictions
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous,” according to the Chanel fashion house. If a cow can indeed be classy and fabulous, Colgan’s Chanel 22 C fits the bill. The Speckle Park is almost eight years old, due to calve Jan. 21, and topped the Canadian Western Agribition sale this year at $48,000, […] Read moreCanfax 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 supplies manageable Summer-placed yearlings accounted for 20 to 30 percent of last week’s cash offering. Feedlot […] Read more
Beef breeding must aim for profitability
I was reading a blog post by Doug Ferguson of Beef Magazine recently when I stumbled upon a statement that will likely offend some friends of mine. Ferguson wrote, “seed stock are cattle the industry needs; registered cattle chase the fads and show banners.” This brings me to my question: are you investing in a […] Read more
Climate change, antibiotics may threaten soil
Researchers say livestock antibiotic residues can degrade microbe activity when combined with rising temperatures
Higher temperatures brought on by climate change in many regions can disrupt soil microbe effectiveness, recent research shows. A study by researchers at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York, has shown that when rising temperatures combine with antibiotic residues expelled by livestock, it degrades soil microbe efficiency, soil resilience to future […] Read more
Know the difference between free gas and frothy bloat
Bloat, the distension of the rumen, is probably seen less frequently in cattle production today with producers using total mixed rations, but cases can still occur and we must be ready. Frothy bloat can quickly turn from serious to death and yet timely treatment is very effective with no lingering consequences. Two incidences of bloat […] 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. Dressed sales steady Alberta direct cattle sales saw light dressed trade last week, with buying interest reported […] Read more
Charolais bull takes top Agribition title
Supreme bull comes from Cays Cattle of Kinistino, Sask., while supreme female is a Black Angus from Ontario
There are all kinds of connections made at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, but the links between family members and fellow breeders took centre stage as the 2022 show wrapped up with the Beef Supreme Dec. 3. Brother and sister Sean Enright and Lauren Oattes from Renfrew, Ont., exhibited the supreme champion female, a Black […] Read more
Sector mourns CCA president’ death
Cattle producers across the country are mourning the loss of Reg Schellenberg, president of the Canadian Cattle Association, who died suddenly Dec. 2. Schellenberg from Beechy, Sask., had been president since March. Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau was among those who paid tribute to him. She had been scheduled to meet with him in Regina […] Read more
