As summer approaches, many Canadians begin planning vacations and welcoming visitors to their farms. With increased travel and farm traffic, everyone —both those working on and visiting farms— are part of keeping Canada free of foreign animal disease such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). For beef cattle producers, travelling safe involves knowing key information before returning to…
What happens when a cattle producer walks straight into a trade war? That’s exactly the whirlwind Tyler Fulton stepped into when he became the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) this March. In Season 3, Episode 10 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down…
Alberta fed prices continues to march higher settings new highs. For the past couple of years, the markets have followed a very similar trend as prices have strengthened throughout spring. Dressed sales were reported at mostly $502/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. For the week ending May 24th, Western Canadian…
In response to increasing wildfire activity, Alberta’s government is taking steps to safeguard communities and improve emergency response. This includes investments in equipment and personnel, alongside strategies to boost local firefighting capacity, readiness, and resilience. Through the Wildland Urban Interface Program, six local fire departments will receive funding to improve wildfire preparedness and response capabilities….
What if the secret to better beef starts underground? In this Episode of The Bovine Podcast, host Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Jonathan Bennett, associate professor of Plant Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan, to explore the complex, unseen world of soil microbiomes and how they are reshaping the future of beef and forage…
Starting with Budget 2025, the Alberta government is allocating $9.5 million over three years to the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM). This funding will support the operation of a comprehensive veterinary diagnostic laboratory. UCVM’s diagnostic services provide local veterinarians with accurate diagnoses at competitive prices, aiding in treatment decisions that enhance animal…
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has appointed Trevor Sears as the new permanent Executive Director. After a comprehensive four-month search led by WCI’s Interim board and Osborne Talent Acquisition, Sears will officially assume the role on June 2, 2025, just after WCI’s first Annual General Meeting. Trevor Sears brings over 30 years of experience in Canada’s…
Whether beef cattle producers retain females from within their own herd or purchase them, replacement heifers come at a cost and are an investment into the future herd. Selecting the right animals and proper management is necessary to meet on-farm goals and improve the longevity of heifers as future breeding cows. A recent analysis of 63 farms…
As of May 1, 2025, the United States reported a total of 11.4 million cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head. This figure represents a 2 per cent decrease compared to the same date in 2024. In April, feedlot placements amounted to 1.61…
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed cattle prices are $38-39/cwt higher than a year ago. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.00-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were…
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) is pleased to announce the semi-finalistsfor the upcoming 2025–2026 program year. Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program welcomesyoung people ages 18–35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain.The CYL Program aims to build the next generation of industry leaders…
It was another exciting week for the fed cattle market with new highs being established. Fed prices have trended steady to higher for the past ten weeks. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.50/cwt live, $3.50/cwt higher than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from…