What happens when your most reliable water source melts away? That’s the urgent question at the heart of this episode of The Bovine podcast, hosted by Kara Mastel and brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers. This week’s guest, Dr. John Pomeroy, offers a deep dive into the future of water in the Canadian Prairies…
In late November 2024, a six-year-old cow infected with bovine tuberculosis (bTB) was detected at slaughter. This animal was traced back to a premise in Saskatchewan, where more positive animals were detected. As part of rigorous eradication protocols, a thorough disease investigation must occur to maintain Canada’s current international trade opportunities. Updates on the current…
Imagine leading Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors while juggling feed runs and national policy meetings. In Season 3 Episode 5 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down with Doug Roxburgh, the newly elected Chair of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), to talk about leadership, resilience, and…
Minister of Alberta Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, signed an Order in Council to amend the Recreational Access Regulation, which oversees recreational access to grazing leases in Alberta. This amendment introduces several significant changes aimed at improving the management and accessibility of these lands. One of the key updates is the addition of a purpose…
What’s been happening behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers? In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel takes us inside Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2024 Year in review. Recorded at the end of the year, this discussion features key ABP staff as they reflect on the major issues, projects, and policies shaping the…
As we dive into bull sale season, cattle producers face a critical question: how do you find the right herd bull to meet your operation’s goals? In Season 3, Episode 3, of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel is joined by Dr. Carling Matejka, a veterinarian with Veterinary…
Following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors. The 2024 Board’s first meeting was called to order following the AGM, where Directors elected the Executive, with: In addition to networking with ABP delegates, AGM attendees heard updates from staff, saw discussion on resolutions, and had…
Save the date! Join Alberta Beef Producers at our Annual General Meeting to connect with delegates, staff, beef producers, and industry representatives. For the second year, we are holding the AGM to coincide with the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, AB. Please feel free to join in-person or online from the tractor, office, or…
What happens when the temperature swings from -30°C to +5°C in just a few days? For cattle producers, these rapid fluctuations need to be managed to mitigate the risks to herd health, nutrition, and overall performance. In the newest episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist with…
In the first episode of the third season of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel tackles one of the many concerns facing Canadian cattle producers today — potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. With newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, the beef…
In conversation with media after his inauguration on January 20, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested a 25 per cent tariff on all products imported into the United States from Canada could be announced as soon as February 1. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is expressing disappointment over the comments. “The United States and Canada…
Editors note: The contest deadline has been extended from February 24th to March 7, 2025. Unleash Your Creativity! Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is excited to introduce the Young Creators contest, an opportunity to showcase your creativity, passion, and knowledge of the beef industry! With tailored challenges and amazing prizes, this contest is designed to inspire…