Livestock Management
Cattle, particularly heifers, that are more physically stressed and exposed to aggression are more likely to cut dark
REGINA — Beef carcasses deemed as dark cutters represent a small percentage of slaughtered cattle but a significant discount to producers. A Canada B4 grade reduced carcass value by about $300 at the time of a recent study. According to the Canadian Beef Grading Agency, over the last 10 years the annual prevalence of dark […] Read more
Livestock Management
Winter feed supplies a good news story
Glacier FarmMedia – There’s no shortage of livestock feed across the Prairies but producers are urged to test feed to ensure quality this year. “Stock is good,” said Manitoba livestock specialist Pam Iwanchysko via email Oct. 29. However, a lot of feed was harvested later in the season, putting it at higher risk for quality […] Read more
Pork groups worry about policy
Glacier FarmMedia – Some pork groups across the Prairies are concerned about Ottawa’s immigration plan. On Oct. 24, the federal government said it will revise immigration levels beginning in 2025 and continuing into 2027. Cam Dahl, general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council, recently wrote a letter on the issue to Marc Miller, federal minister […] Read more
New stress reliever has many uses on cattle operations
A new product released into the cattle and swine market has strong potential to help cattle producers in many ways. Its main premise is calming cattle for a considerable period of time. Making cattle calmer in the most stressful stages of their life can go a long way toward reducing sickness and improving weight gains. […] Read more
Fines rise for uninspected meat sales
Alberta meat industry applauds larger fines for illegal slaughter that will help maintain trust in food safety
Alberta livestock producers and abattoir operators are applauding a move to increase penalties for illegal livestock slaughter and sale of uninspected meat in the province. Doug Roxburgh, a beef producer from Rimbey and current vice-chair of Alberta Beef Producers, said the changes show support for Alberta’s livestock industries. “Alberta beef producers stand behind stronger penalties […] Read more
Return of US drought delays cattle-herd rebuilding, hurting Tyson Foods
Chicago (Reuters) — The return of drought in U.S. cattle-producing areas is delaying ranchers’ plans to expand production after the nation’s herd shrank to its smallest level in seven decades, farmers and analysts said. Tight cattle supplies are squeezing meatpackers, including Tyson Foods, which reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday, and consumers facing high beef prices. […] Read more
Porcus Optimus nears prime time
Glacier FarmMedia – The three metal-framed stations in the pig barn conjure the image of a starting gate at the Kentucky Derby. A pen opens. For a minute, the air is full of galloping hoofs and excited grunts. Twenty pigs between the dividers, through three short isles equipped with lights and cameras and pool in […] Read more
The future of agriculture looks smart
Glacier FarmMedia – The digital revolution is here. The question is, are you going to embrace the technology, or are you going to try to hide from it?” Qiang Zhang, biosystems engineering professor at the University of Manitoba, asked that question during a university-hosted event that explored technological advances in the livestock sector. Zhang’s work […] Read more
Eight things about Agribition to know before you go
Get the inside track on Canada's largest livestock show
Glacier FarmMedia – For more than 50 years Canadian Western Agribition has drawn attendees interested in livestock, rodeo and farm life to Regina. Now in its 53rd year, Agribition attracts attendees of all ages from across Canada and around the globe. This year the festivities begin Monday, November 25 and run through Saturday, November 30. […] Read more
Agribition’s Beef Supreme champions
2024 marks the 25th year of the Beef Supreme championship at Canadian Western Agribition. Below are links to Western Producer stories capturing that rich history. You can also check out our handy “know before you go” story here. Agribition 2024 Simmental, Red Angus win Beef Supreme titles – REGINA — Two Saskatchewan families were celebrating […] Read more
