The regulations are meant to clarify livestock water use and development on crown range and private land
The British Columbia government is seeking public comments on its livestock water regulations by Feb. 16. The proposed regulations within the province’s Water Sustainability Act, which was passed in 2016, are meant to clarify livestock water use and development on crown range and private land. In addition, the proposal allows for livestock watering use on […] Read more
Barbara Duckworth
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Beef tenderness research points to aging, chilling
EDMONTON — Aging and chilling beef carcasses is the best way to tenderize meat. “The post-slaughter environment is probably going to have more of an impact on tenderness than anything that happened to the live animal,” said Jordan Roberts of Agriculture Canada, who works with a team of researchers on meat quality at the research […] Read more
Agri-food corridor pushed for between Calgary and Olds
An agreement has been signed to develop a world class agri-food corridor between Calgary and Olds. “The Calgary-Olds Smart Agri-Food Corridor is a great first step that southern Alberta is recognized as a leader. It will help us develop our ecosystem and help incubate entrepreneurial companies and people,” said Mary Moran, head of Calgary Economic […] Read more
Calm temperament key trait for South Devon cattle
DENVER, Colo. — Jordan Vander Molen proposed to his future wife at the National Western Stock Show after winning the South Devon female championship four years ago. They were standing at the picture backdrop and while his partner, Tayler, squealed with delight as he went down on one knee, the cow never flinched. For Vander […] Read more
British beef exports to Canada approved
The United Kingdom has received approval to export manufacturing beef to Canada. Representatives from the British meat trade in England, Scotland and Wales have been negotiating the deal since 2015, said a news release from the U.K. Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. The original trade agreement covered primal cuts and manufacturing beef, but the focus […] Read more
B.C. seeks input on livestock water use rules
The British Columbia government is seeking public comments on its livestock water regulations by Feb. 16. The proposed regulations within the province’s Water Sustainability Act, which was passed in 2016, are meant to clarify livestock water use and development on crown range and private land. In addition, the proposal allows for livestock watering use on […] Read more
Sask. ranch finishes well at Denver stock show
DENVER, Colo. — If the National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of livestock exhibitions, then Shane Kaufmann was glad to make the playoffs. He and his family consisting of his parents, Keith and Linda, and his wife, Alexis, and their four children own Southview Ranch at Ceylon, Sask., where they have one of […] Read more
Lifetime of work earns Angus win for producer
DENVER, Colo. — Bill Wilson has devoted his life to the cattle business and at age 76, he recently won grand champion Angus bull at the National Western Stock Show. “The national western is the biggest and toughest show there is,” he said after his bull named WCC Classic D55 got the nod at the […] Read more
Zebu cattle attract attention at national show
DENVER, Colo. — Showing tropical cattle in winter might pose some risks but organizers for the first miniature Zebu show at the National Western Stock Show were rewarded with near record warm temperatures and a crowd eager to snap selfies with the hump-backed cattle. Zebu are probably the oldest domesticated breed of cattle and evolved […] Read more
Parasite control in sheep requires plan
RED DEER — Worm control in livestock is an ongoing battle. Parasites are showing more resistance to chemical treatments so alternative controls are needed, said Michel Levy and John Gilleard of the University of Calgary faculty of veterinary medicine. Speaking at the recent Alberta sheep symposium held in Red Deer, different approaches were discussed to […] Read more
