The Olds Fall Classic held Thanksgiving weekend in Olds, Alta., is the first major livestock show in Alberta. Each of the champion bull and female winners from each breed are eligible for the Alberta Supreme at Farmfair and the RBC Beef Supreme Challenge at Canadian Western Agribition. In addition, the Lloydminster Agriculture Exhibition Association, Northlands […] Read more
Barbara Duckworth
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Boosters crucial part of vaccination program
Injection procedures:
The most recent western Canadian cow calf survey found that 95 percent of producers vaccinate their cattle, a slight improvement from the 2014 survey. The most common vaccination is a clostridial seven-, eight- or nine-way product, and the second most common is protection against respiratory disease. However, vaccines often require a booster, said veterinarian Roy […] Read moreFeeder associations hire new CEO
Janice Tranberg is the new president and chief executive officer of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and National Cattle Feeders Association as of Nov 1. She is replacing Bryan Walton, who retires in early 2019. Tranberg has been executive director of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, an assistant deputy minister for the Saskatchewan ministry of […] Read more
Teamwork is key for Ont. cattle producers
On the Farm: Three brothers learn to work together as they help their family focus on building Limousin herd
GLENCOE, Ont. — There is strength in numbers and the Zwambag family has proven that since they got into the purebred Limousin business in 1989. While holding down off-farm jobs, they built up their BeeZee Acres farm at Glencoe in southwestern Ontario and grew a family where all the members work together. “I’m proud of […] Read more
No end in sight for corn flow into Alta.
U.S. corn and dried distillers grain are expected to play an important role this year in keeping a lid on feed prices
American corn is flowing into southern Alberta at a brisk rate because of a shortfall in domestic feedgrains. Corn is currently cheaper than the traditional barley ration used in Alberta feedlots. Imported corn and dried distillers grain will play an important role this year in keeping a lid on feed prices, said Tom Dowler, director […] Read more
Vet finds success using acupuncture on horses
Acupuncture may not work for everyone, but when veterinarian Ashley Whitehead uses the ancient Chinese art of healing on her animal patients, she sees results. Since earning her acupuncture certification nearly 10 years ago, Whitehead has successfully treated horses, cattle and zoo animals. Acupuncture may be used to prompt healing or relieve pain and inflammation. […] Read more
Logo now available to identify sustainable beef
A new logo labelling Canadian beef as sustainably produced is like a seal of approval. The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has released logos for producers and processors who meet environmental, economic and social requirements. However, consumer surveys testing the logo indicate most Canadians believe beef farmers are already producing beef responsibly and in a […] Read more
Canadians say companies should be responsible for food safety: CFIA
Canadians believe the greatest responsibility for food safety lies with food companies, but they do not trust them. People trust themselves the most when it comes to ensuring their food is safe but few make an effort to learn more about production or processing. “Consumers do not hold themselves responsible for food safety even though […] Read more
Sask. rancher head of sustainable beef roundtable
Market analyst Anne Wasko is the new chair of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Wasko ranches with her husband Barry at Eastend, Sask., and replaces Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, who operates CL Ranches with her family near Calgary. Wasko has been a livestock market analyst for more than 30 years starting with Canfax and later moving […] Read more
Auction offering VBP Plus calf sale
Cattle from verified beef production operations will be offered for sale Oct. 17 and Nov. 14 through JGL Livestock at Moose Jaw, Sask. The calves need to come from registered VBP Plus operations and will go to registered feedlots, said Wayne Kot, of JGL. This is not a regular sale and the cattle will be […] Read more
