Three companies were crowned winners at the inaugural Canadian Animal Ag Tech Awards during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The event spotlighted companies that have created technology for the livestock industry. Products ranged from water sensors to artificial intelligence-powered monitoring systems. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top show First Nation establishes market garden Strong […] Read more
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Iowa school group gets a glimpse of Agribition
Fresh faces and new blood were injected into the usual cadre of journalism veterans at Canadian Western Agribition recently. Students from Iowa’s CAC Media Group ventured to Regina for some hands-on agricultural journalism experience. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top show First Nation establishes market garden Strong sales highlight 52nd Agribition, helped by weather […] Read more
Mexicans invest in Canadian Speckle Park
Cattle exporter said he’s moved Hereford and Angus into Mexico, and that the cattle acclimated well
REGINA — The population of Speckle Park cattle in Mexico is set to grow after last week’s sale at Canadian Western Agribition. There were just a handful of the Saskatchewan-developed breed in Mexico before the Nov. 22 sale. Now at least three are going south and another will likely contribute genetics in the future. Other […] Read more
Simmental clear winner at First Lady Classic
Winner says champion heifer brought a combination of femininity, structural integrity, body, mass and power to the ring
REGINA — Cattle judges found their champion during the First Lady Classic at Canadian Western Agribition last week in Regina. Eleven animals made it to the final round with every major breed represented. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top show First Nation establishes market garden Strong sales highlight 52nd Agribition, helped by weather Stock […] Read more
Lonesome Dove Ranch finds success at Agribition
Tara and Ross Davidson and their family came away from Canadian Western Agribition with wins on several fronts. On Nov. 23, their Lonesome Dove Ranch was named the 2023 Purebred Gelbvieh Breeder of the Year by the Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top show First Nation establishes market garden Strong sales […] Read more
Sask. judge takes top spot at youth competition
The national youth show judge championships were held at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last week
After an extensive two-day competition, 4-H crowned its national youth show judge champion at Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 21. Justin Harcourt from Quill Lake, Sask., took home first place after beating out 74 other competitors from across the country, including Carmen White and Rhianna Gallagher from Ontario, who placed second and third, Hillary Schneider, also […] Read more
Report cites animal ag’s importance
A new study explores the close connection between animal agriculture in Canada and the day-to-day life of its residents
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — A new report for the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute seeks to educate policymakers about the impact that animal agriculture has at the economic, social and environmental levels. The report, called Forces Impacting Animal Agriculture In Canada: A Synthesis, delves into the issues surrounding beef, dairy and poultry production in the country […] Read more
Vitamin A deficiency associated with drought conditions
I recently took part in a regular webinar series produced by the Beef Cattle Research Council. I try to listen to these webinars regularly because they provide a great learning resource and I encourage producers and veterinarians to sign up for the series. In this webinar, we discussed the long-term implications of drought, which was […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Lower fed prices Alberta fed prices trended lower last week on waning cash market leverage. The bulk […] Read more
VIDEO: Agribition ends with successful Beef Supreme
Six days of Agribition came to a close on Saturday, November 25th, with the annual Beef Supreme event and the final night of the Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo. Kim Hextall, president of Agribition, said they have been hearing many positive things from attendees and the international guests who flew out for Agribition. “People have visited […] Read more
