The JBS Food Canada plant in Brooks, Alta., has recalled 38,406 pounds of boneless beef that did not go through the re-inspection process when it was exported to the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the recall notice July 30 on the “boneless beef head meat products,” which were in raw, frozen form. […] Read more
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Producers urged to test their water’s quality
Considering that a lactating cow needs between 55 and 61 litres of water each day during the summer, that water…
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Ranchers, conservationists share common aim
Beef production and grassland conservation have similar objectives, according to Ducks Unlimited. “It’s very rare that you actually hear the…
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U.S.-based hog prices part of problem: report
Western Canadian hog pricing is so broken it not only doesn’t reflect supply and demand for pigs but is actually…
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Cattle theft charges laid in Sask.
RCMP have charged two Saskatchewan people for trafficking cattle in Alberta and Saskatchewan. RCMP in Lanigan, Sask., charged Monika Ribi,…
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Agribition hiatus disrupts marketing
Typically, Trent and Janelle Liebreich would be gearing up for the fall cattle show circuit right about now. The Radville,…
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Sunburn can cause significant problems for livestock
With the arrival of summer when animals become more exposed to ultraviolet light, cases of photosensitization can occur. In ruminants…
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Producers urged to test their water’s quality
A Saskatchewan livestock specialist says visually inspecting water is not a reliable way to determine its suitability
Considering that a lactating cow needs between 55 and 61 litres of water each day during the summer, that water needs to be good. Water quality issues often arise, sometimes causing herd health concerns and livestock deaths, but one case remains fresh in the minds of many people. In 2017, more than 200 cattle died […] Read more
Lemongrass feed idea gets a reaction
Burger King forced to ask for more advice on its claim that feeding lemongrass to cattle can reduce methane emissions
The fast food company that markets the Whopper has garnered whopping attention in the cattle industry with a recent campaign that purports to reduce cattle methane emissions. Reaction was so swift that the company pulled its television advertisements that started in mid-July and has asked animal science professor Dr. Frank Mitloehner of the University of […] Read more
Ranchers, conservationists share common aim
Beef production and grassland conservation have similar objectives, according to Ducks Unlimited. “It’s very rare that you actually hear the terms of cattle and conservation together in the same conversation and the same context,” Emily Lowe, a regional beef agrologist based in Turner Valley, Alta., said about the non-profit organization. “A lot of these claims […] Read more
Silage handling, storage are key to maintaining quality
Piles should be built at no more than a 30-degree slope and care must be taken not to introduce dirt into the silage
Producing high quality silage leads to production of high quality cattle, says ruminant nutritionist Leland Fuhr. Silage handling and storage are key to achieving that quality and they depend on storage type and design, crop staging and proper packing and protection, among other requirements. Fuhr shared his assessments during a July 21 session at the […] Read moreSelecting for birthing ease not always clear-cut exercise
Most cow-calf operations finished calving season some time ago. In many herds, the bulls are out and next year’s calf crop is already being conceived. Calving and the early post-partum period is a critical time in the life of a calf. Problems at this time can significantly affect the calf’s mortality risk. A study published […] Read more
International African swine fever response demanded
Two international organizations are calling for global action to stop the spread of African swine fever. In a joint news release, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) called on countries to join forces against the deadly pig disease. “Today, 51 countries are affected […] Read more
Hog prices hit a wall
George Matheson has been raising pigs since 1982. He’s seen good and bad times in Canada’s pork industry, but he’s beginning to lose faith in the future. “For a young person, I wouldn’t encourage them to go into pig production. And those are pretty strong words from the chair of Manitoba Pork,” said Matheson, who […] Read more
Cattle theft charges laid in Sask.
RCMP have charged two Saskatchewan people for trafficking cattle in Alberta and Saskatchewan. RCMP in Lanigan, Sask., charged Monika Ribi, 59, and Andre Ribi, also 59, of the Rural Municipality of Prairie Rose after a five-month investigation at Caprina Farms and Ranching near Jansen, Sask. According to RCMP, a search June 9 by Lanigan RCMP, […] Read more
Agribition hiatus disrupts marketing
Producers say they are in ‘uncharted territory’ now that the livestock show won’t be going ahead this fall due to COVID
Typically, Trent and Janelle Liebreich would be gearing up for the fall cattle show circuit right about now. The Radville, Sask., family operates Merit Cattle Co. and participates in the major shows in Western Canada to promote their Black Angus genetics. “Agribition is the one show that carries more international clout than any in the […] Read more
