
Feed sector worries as regulations increase

Cattle producers wary of grasslands conservation proposal
Sask. Stock Growers say they need more information before they could support the plan
Canfax report

Water-infused feed enhances feedlot results
A new study at the U of S determines that water in the ration might be an effective binder for even feed distribution
Glacier FarmMedia – New research from the University of Saskatchewan could lead to reduced days on feed for cattle in feedlots. The secret may be as simple as adding water to the ration. Catherine Seidle, an animal science masters student, led the study and presented her findings May 15 at the Animal Nutrition Conference of […] Read more
Calves on pasture bring risks

It’s prudent to prepare for another flu outbreak

Packers slam changes to foreign worker program
Sector demands Ottawa stop restricting temporary foreign workers to only 20 per cent of a meat processor’s workforce
WINNIPEG — Meat packing plants in Canada have struggled for decades to recruit and retain workers. Until recently, 30 per cent of their workforce could be temporary foreign workers, which helped alleviate the shortage of labour. Related stories: However, the federal government changed the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program this spring, capping the […] Read moreCanfax report

Pinkeye can be successfully treated, but prevention is another matter

Beef’s consumer challenges considered educational issue
Results from a recent survey are seen as an indication that consumers want to know more about how beef is produced
Glacier FarmMedia – Social media, news articles and conversations around the dinner table don’t always have a positive story to tell about Canadian beef, but that may be rooted in uncertainty more than negativity. While people from every generation are questioning beef’s roles in diets, markets and the environment, recent public perception research done by […] Read more