Checklists and making sure equipment is ready to use can make it easier for producers to navigate a stressful season
Glacier FarmMedia – Calving can be stressful for both people and animals. Preparation far in advance is one way producers can better ensure success for a safe and productive calving season. “Some of that preparedness starts well before calving season, if you think about herd health programs or nutrition, or making sure cows are in […] Read moreTag Archives Alberta Beef Producers
Calving season may suffer drought hangover
Covering the basics of calf care will be especially important for cattle producers if dry conditions continue into spring
MEDICINE HAT — There’s a small measure of relief from dryness heading into spring calving season, but an abnormally warm winter may leave cows in less-than-ideal condition. Dr. Krista Dayman of Badlands Veterinarian Service said cow body condition is a concern in areas where feed and water may have been tough to access. “Colostrum intake […] Read more
Alta. beef producers target checkoff
CALGARY — Alberta Beef Producers is going to take another run at making its checkoff non-refundable. Members passed a resolution at its recent annual meeting directing the organization to take steps to move away from a refundable checkoff. Related stories: Alta. beef producers reduce CCA contribution ABP ponders cut to CCA funding ABP check-off refunds […] Read more
Alberta requests options for dealing with drought
Alberta is preparing for possible water shortages in southern rivers that feed its irrigation network and is asking for proposals to help deal with the situation. “A key element of this is the development of water sharing agreements, whereby holders of large water licences work together to agree on how much less water each will […] Read more
Struggling ranchers call for fix to disaster relief
Alberta Beef Producers chair wants AgriStability improved for cow-calf producers, who typically don’t have high cash flows
Changes need to be made to agricultural disaster relief and business risk management programs to better help beef producers in an era of increasing weather extremes due to climate change, says an industry leader. Producers can’t continue to keep looking for payouts from the federal and provincial governments every year to bail them out, “so […] Read more
Drought another threat to beef herd
The newly appointed federal agriculture minister and his Alberta counterpart discussed a range of topics during their first meeting, which took place in Calgary the first week of August. Alberta’s RJ Sigurdson and the feds’ Lawrence MacAulay talked about challenges such as the potential of an outbreak of African swine fever and international trade protocols. […] Read more
Alta. feeders welcome loan guarantee increase
The Alberta government has raised the loan limits under the provincial Feeder Associations Guarantee Program to $3 million, excluding advances, up from $2 million. “We want to ensure cattle feeders are able to get the financing they need in time for the fall run,” said provincial agriculture and irrigation minister RJ Sigurdson. “As you know, […] Read more
Wildfire preparation requires thorough evacuation plan
Producers need to know ahead of time how and where they will move their livestock if a dangerous situation occurs
From the moment an individual decides to have livestock on their land Mikki Shatosky, emergency management co-ordinator for the Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) organization, said they must start thinking about how to deal with emergencies, whether it's weather or disease related.
Wildfire preparation requires a plan
From the moment an individual decides to have livestock on their land Mikki Shatosky, emergency management co-ordinator for the Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) organization, said they must start thinking about how to deal with emergencies, whether it's weather or disease related.
Livestock at risk as Alta. wildfires rage
Brad Dubeau, Alberta Beef Producers general manager, said he has never seen such a fire situation break out in so many locations at once threatening livestock operations during his time in the industry.
