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April 8, 2021
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What We’re Reading | Alberta will vaccinate 2,000 employees at Cargill meat packing plant
The Globe and Mail by Carrie Tait Alberta intends to offer vaccines to about 2,000 meat-packing employees at their worksite this month as part of an effort to target citizens most at risk of contracting the coronavirus and who might otherwise struggle to access or accept shots. A mass vaccination clinic for employees at Cargill…
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April 8, 2021
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National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare (NFAHW) Council – March update
The NFAHW Council has put together an informative March newsletter with information on Animal Health Canada’s 2021 priorities, the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System, and updates from the Animal Health Emergency Management Project and Canadian Livestock Transport. Read the newsletter
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April 7, 2021
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What We’re Reading | Canadians won’t work on farms: survey
The Western Producer by Robert Arnason About three million Canadians lost their jobs last spring as COVID-19 forced thousands of businesses to shut their doors or lay off staff. Many farmers needed employees last spring and summer, but few Canadians applied for farm jobs, despite record levels of unemployment across the country. A survey of…
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April 1, 2021
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Consider registering as an Open Farm Days host
Alberta Open Farms Days is scheduled to take place August 14-15, 2021, and organizers are looking for farms and ranches interested in hosting visitors. Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house that showcases Alberta agriculture by welcoming neighbours of all ages to participate in engaging and meaningful weekend events. Host registration is open if…
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March 31, 2021
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COVID-19 Day 10 Testing for Temporary Foreign Workers in Alberta
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has been working with the Alberta Health Operations Centre to confirm that Temporary Foreign Workers arriving through the Calgary International Airport with Alberta work permits will now receive a requisition to complete their day 10 test at a participating Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy. This change is only applicable to Temporary Foreign…
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March 30, 2021
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Alberta coal policy engagement is now open
The Government of Alberta has released details on the public consultation to inform the development of a modern coal policy. An initial survey to help inform next steps is available online for Albertans to share their thoughts until April 19. An independent committee has been appointed to develop and lead the public engagement process. Ron Wallace will…
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March 29, 2021
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Western Canadian Animal Health Network quarterly meeting reports available
The Western Canadian Animal Health Network (WeCAHN) recently held the third quarterly meeting of the beef network discussing animal health events and data from the beef sector during the period October-December 2020. Highlights included an update on the investigation into the Anaplasmosis outbreak in Manitoba last fall, as well as recent Bovine Leucosis Virus testing….
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March 25, 2021
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125,000-acre initiative aims to conserve Canadian prairies through collaboration with ranchers
Ducks Unlimited Canada, McDonald’s Canada and Cargill support expansion of Canadian grazing land and forages to help combat impacts of climate change and protect wildlife. Beef farmers and ranchers play an important role in providing quality food, but few people know they also play an essential role in protecting Canada’s land, water and wildlife. With…
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March 25, 2021
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What We’re Reading | Synthetic meat may not be the answer to agriculture’s climate woes
The Pig Site by Global Ag Media Debates around livestock and meat consumption are on the rise in Europe as well as in other western countries. As European professionals of the livestock sector, we acknowledge this fact and are doing our best to take action on societal demands and environmental concerns. More progress can –…
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March 22, 2021
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Supporting Our Restaurant Customers, Pasture to Plate
Jill Harvie has a passion for the restaurant industry. Her podcast “Food Careers by Bright Pasture” highlights the people who move food from pasture to plate. She’s an outspoken advocate on behalf of the Canadian beef industry, knocking down silos between producers and customers. In a recent episode, Jill spoke with Marcel Blais, President of…
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March 18, 2021
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Agricultural Climate Solutions program holds promise as a useful mechanism to further beef sustainability initiatives
Today the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced $185 million for the Agricultural Climate Solutions program which includes the Living Laboratories initiative. This program is intended to assist the Government of Canada in achieving its greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets. Canada’s beef industry is well positioned to be a partner in reaching…
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March 11, 2021
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What We’re Reading | Focusing on the future while facing a pandemic
Canadian Cattlemen by Piper Whelan When Bob Lowe was elected president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in March 2020, he couldn’t have anticipated everything the year ahead had in store. Mere days after CCA’s annual general meeting, Canada was in lockdown due to the pandemic, changing the trajectory of everyone’s year and presenting numerous…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 30/04/2024
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Boner Cows
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
