Bison have a special spiritual significance for Indigenous people. Buffalo are considered relatives. They provide all essential resources: food, clothing, shelter and tools.
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Bison sector deepens Canadian Indigenous ties
The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together to share knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.
Blue-green algae toxicity can cause sudden death in cattle
Water quality is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise. Work closely with your vet to diagnose the cause of any sudden death cases.
Sustainable beef faces supply crunch
Producer involvement in Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef program slows, even as certified demand increases
In the more than 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was established, it has made progress but also run into challenges.
Post-drought pasture management called vital
Knowing how perennial plants function can help producers make better management decisions, especially following a drought
Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought.
University of Saskatchewan to receive $3.4 million for beef genomics research facilities
The University of Saskatchewan will be receiving government funding to build two new facilities to support research on beef genetics.
Saskatchewan cattle producers face another dry year
Sask. cattle producers are facing another dry year, causing concerns they may have to downsize their herds
Jeff Yorga’s ranch is now experiencing its ninth year of drought, and the president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association said there are many others facing similar conditions.
Feeder cattle market follows fed prices higher
Pressure on the cattle market is expected during August and September, which would weigh on the feeder cattle market
Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged for the week ending June 13, compared to seven days earlier.
Canfax Cattle Market Report – June 19, 2025
After weeks of record-high prices, the fed market in Western Canada is beginning to level off.
The Western Producer Livestock Report: June 19
Get the latest Western Producer Livestock Report for June 19, 2025. See US hog prices, bison & lamb market data and sales insights.
Bovine tuberculosis found in Manitoba
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis, the province’s first bovine TB case in years
A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis after samples from a cow tested positive for the bacterial disease. It’s the province’s first bovine TB case in years.
