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Grasslands seen as answer
From 1990 to 2019, greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian agriculture went from 58 million tonnes of carbon dioxide to about 69 million tonnes. That’s an increase of 19 percent. Tim McAllister, an Agriculture Canada scientist in Lethbridge, says the 19 percent jump is mostly about grassland that’s now being used to grow crops. “When you […] Read more
Support for livestock sector might need new approach
This year’s drought is hurting all producers in affected areas, but those in the livestock sector are taking the brunt of it. Grass is burning up in the heat while the price of feed continues to increase as drought reduces feedgrain supplies. In Alberta, the provincial government is urging producers to use available water-related programs, […] Read more
TB tracing continues in Sask.
Post-mortem inspection is complete on the Saskatchewan beef herd that tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. The number of confirmed positive tests remains at 10 and laboratory tissue testing is ongoing, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency update Aug. 11. The single life line herd, defined as a herd traced from an infected animal in […] Read more
Six Longhorns stolen in Alta.
Six unbranded Longhorn cattle stolen from a pasture near Highway 564 and Range Road 262 in Alberta were likely loaded and hauled away using a truck and trailer, say the RCMP. The theft occurred in Wheatland County on the evening of Aug. 22 or the morning of Aug. 23, said an RCMP statement. The location […] Read more
Last year’s Team BC tragedy remembered at Dairy Classic
Three people and 23 cattle were killed last year while heading home from the Western Canadian Dairy Classic in Brandon
The Western Canadian Dairy Classic took a moment to acknowledge a deadly crash that took place last year following the 2022 youth dairy show. Following the event in Brandon, the semi carrying 24 cattle from Team British Columbia and Team Alberta was involved in a head-on collision with a logging truck. The Aug. 28 crash […] Read more
Western Canadian Classic participants shine in the ring
More than 83 young dairy producers competed in more than 30 individual and team competitions and cattle classes
Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park Ag Centre was transformed into a big top for the 37th annual Western Canadian Classic youth dairy show, affectionately called the Cirque Moo Soleil for the circus-themed event. More than 83 young dairy farmers competed in about 30 individual and team competitions and cattle classes, showing their presentation skills and knowledge of […] Read more
Vet shortage complicates FMD plans
Producers worry about how country’s shortage of veterinarians will affect surveillance against foot-and-mouth disease
The shortage of veterinarians is a problem Canadian beef industry and government officials must tackle as they develop a contingency plan in case of a foot-and-mouth outbreak, said an expert. “We know that’s the reality, so we have to work with that reality,” said senior director Bob Burden of Serecon, a consulting company primarily focusing […] Read more
Low-stress cattle handling can pay off for producers
Low-stress handling doesn’t just have benefits for the public perception of our industry, it has a real impact on the cattle’s biology.
N. American beef leaders urge disease vigilance
President of American industry group sounds alarm over what he says is Brazil’s non-compliance with BSE standards
The United States, Canada and Mexico must do more to protect the North American cattle herd from illnesses such as foot-and-mouth disease and BSE that threaten the continent’s multibillion-dollar beef sector, said an American industry leader. Brazil is demonstrating it is non-compliant with the BSE standards developed by the World Organization for Animal Health in […] Read more
