TUGASKE, Sask. – Doris Oram stamps the customer’s name and a four-digit tracking code on each package of meat she wraps. The code links the product from West Bridgeford Meats Ltd. to the farm or ranch where it originated. Doris and Shane Oram, who operate West Bridgeford Meats in this small community northwest of Moose […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Sask. Cattlemen’s Association now official group
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is now official. The provincial government has approved the organization as a development commission for the beef industry. Cabinet passed the necessary regulations under the Agri-Food Act Jan. 28, the same day that livestock groups were meeting in Regina for conventions. The approval means the SCA will gain control of the […] Read more
Horses and history meet at Moose Jaw
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Les and Judy Cochrane never questioned their involvement in the activities and organizations surrounding their horse and cattle businesses. “When you’re into these things and you want them to happen, that’s what you do,” said Judy. “It was a hobby for us,” added Les. Last week the couple was presented with […] Read more
Sask. renews poultry board authority
The Saskatchewan government is reinstating the powers of two poultry marketing boards. The Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan (CFS) board lost its authority in May 2000, while the powers of the Saskatchewan Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board were suspended in February 2007. Agriculture minister Bob Bjornerud said new boards are in place and the government wants to […] Read more
Sask. Gelbvieh voted best in Denver
A Canadian Gelbvieh bull lived up to its name in Denver recently, delivering a powerhouse cheque and prestige to his owners. DVE Davidson Powerhouse 13U was selected from among 16 bulls as the top young Gelbvieh sire during voting in the Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity. Only 62 breeders are eligible to vote in the event […] Read more
Marketing strategy critical, says guru
Jerry Bouma’s goal is to make marketing seminar participants uncomfortable. And he succeeds. The idea is to turn the discomfort into action that ensures the success of the participants’ businesses. “A lot of people don’t know what they don’t know, which makes it really dangerous,” Bouma said during a Regina seminar. “The business world, and […] Read more
Hong Kong expands beef imports
Canadian beef exports to Hong Kong could nearly double under an agreement signed earlier this month. Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz secured an agreement-in-principle to expand beef exports during a trade mission to Hong Kong and India. The agreement sets out a clear timetable to improve access to the Hong Kong market. Ritz and Hong […] Read more
Cold cattle need food, shelter
It can be chilling to drive by a pasture on a wintry day and see cattle huddled in the blowing snow. Sometimes they want to be out there, but other times they have no choice. Ian McMillan, co-ordinator of investigative services for the Saskatchewan SPCA, says there is always a spike in reports during the […] Read more
Animal neglect not intentional
When livestock start showing signs of neglect, something else is going on. Susan Church, manager of Alberta Farm Animal Care, (AFAC) says it could be the economy, marital trouble or illness, but producers don’t usually neglect their animals on purpose. “There’s always a reason,” she said. “Is it purely malicious intent? Rarely. In the livestock […] Read more
Pulse export policy gets more time
Port-of-arrival fumigation of Canadian pulses in India will continue as officials from both countries work to establish a permanent policy. India has required since 2004 that pulse imports be free from stem and bulb nematodes. Canada has been able, through a series of temporary measures, to fumigate upon arrival rather than at loading. Last week […] Read more
