Program collects data on farm use of antibiotics

ATLANTA, Ga. — Canadian scientists have been looking for antibiotic resistance in bacteria for nearly 10 years. The Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance scans meat and poultry in grocery stores and oversees hog and poultry farms as it looks for trends in antimicrobial use and potential resistance. It targets organisms such as salmonella, […] Read more

Low dollar, strong U.S. economy good for exports: RBC

Canadian household finances | Economist says spending is being stifled because consumers are carrying high debt loads

The Canadian dollar is expected to weaken over the next year, and oil prices could settle around $85 a barrel. However, commodity prices are likely to remain strong. Much of Canada’s fortunes and continuing stability depend on what happens in the United States, where growth is approaching 3.3 percent, says the assistant chief economist for […] Read more

ABP presents stewardship award to Nanton family

Alberta Beef Producers presented its environmental stewardship award to the Chattaway family of Nanton during the organization’s annual meeting held in Calgary Dec. 1-3. The Bar S Ranch is a fourth generation cow-calf and yearling operation in the Porcupine Hills region of southwestern Alberta. Clay Chattaway, along his sons, Morgan and Scott, work together on […] Read more


Beef brochure explains growth hormones

More than 90 percent of Canadians have no connection with agriculture even though everyone eats food every day. Karin Schmid wants to dispel some of the myths and answer some of the questions that consumers may have about beef by producing a series of information brochures, Schmid, the beef production specialist at Alberta Beef Producers, […] Read more

Beef centre of excellence expected to open Jan. 31

The Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence should be open for business by Jan. 31, 2015. The centre is under construction at the Canada Beef Inc. office in Calgary, where there will be a fully equipped commercial kitchen, approved meat cutting areas and broadcast capacity. “As an industry, we need a showcase,” said Marty Carpenter, director […] Read more


RBC Beef Supreme champions

REGINA, Sask. – Black was beautiful at the grand finale RBC Beef Supreme championship at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask. Held Nov. 29, the supreme champion bull was the entry of Gary and Richard Latimer of Olds, Alta. Remitall F Prospector 110Z is a well muscled, black Angus bull which the family sold the […] Read more

Agribition power and perfection sale

REGINA, Sask. – A black Angus bull that wowed the crowds at Northlands Farmfair in Edmonton and Canadian Western Agribition sold for $62,000 at the Power and Perfection Angus sale held Nov. 28. Remitall Prospector 110Z was supreme bull at Farmfair and grand champion at Agribition. Bred by Gary and Richard Latimer of Remitall Farms, […] Read more

The United States wants antibiotics removed from livestock feed and water by 2016. Health Canada has released a plan to address antimicrobial resistance, but it is not yet clear how it will affect livestock management.  |  File photo

Bacteria’s ability to resist drugs an international issue

Global surveillance needed | Countries take action on antibiotic use

ATLANTA, Ga. — Global surveillance of antimicrobial resistant bacteria is needed because these bugs are on the move. “Any country with antibiotic resistance is a global concern,” said Tom Chiller, who oversees diseases carried in food, water and the environment for the Centers for Disease Control in the United States. He told an antimicrobial resistance […] Read more


Antimicrobial resistance in food-borne pathogens, such as salmonella, shown here, is a growing worldwide problem.  |  File photo

Disease centre targets drug resistance to salmonella

ATLANTA, Ga. — Food poisoning can result in an unpleasant week of vomiting and diarrhea. Most people recover without medical attention, but hospitalization may be required in severe cases. Serious illness could result if the stomach bug turns out to be resistant to common antibiotics. For example, campylobacter and salmonella, two common bacterial infections found […] Read more

B.C. ranch buys three millionth Hereford registry

REGINA — The Canadian Hereford Association auctioned off its three millionth registration number for $4,750 at Canadian Western Agribition, which runs from Nov. 24-29 in Regina. The successful bidder was Copper Creek Ranch of Princeton, B.C. The ranch is owned by Ron and Sharon Stevenson and managed by Phil and Catherine Brown. The three million […] Read more