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June 15, 2022
Health & Production
Taking a closer look at Johne’s disease
Johne’s disease is a sneaky production-limiting disease that damages herd health. We introduced Johne’s in the November 2021 issue. A new digital risk-reward calculator has been developed to help beef producers predict the future spread of Johne’s in their herds, and compare costs and benefits of different management strategies. As cattle herds grow and consolidate,…
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June 14, 2022
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What We’re Watching | Proposed health warnings on ground meat met with opposition
Issues with proposed front-of-package labelling made CBC’s The National this week: ‘What We’re Watching’ is a quick look at some of the issues and insights Alberta Beef Producers’ content creators and editors are watching to stay up-to-date, to broaden perspectives, and to explore issues relevant to the agriculture industry.
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June 13, 2022
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Alberta government supports exemption to front-of-package labelling for ground beef
The Government of Alberta is supporting efforts to exempt ground beef and ground pork from front-of-package labelling being proposed by Health Canada. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner and Minister of Health Jason Copping held a press conference in Calgary to express their concerns over the current proposal. Here’s what’s up…
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June 13, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 13, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $172.25/cwt, $1/cwt higher than the previous week. Alberta fed prices have averaged in the low $170’s/cwt for the past five weeks. Last week dressed sales were reported from $286.50-288.50/cwt FOB the lot. Ontario fed prices were trading at a $18/cwt premium against the Albert market,…
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June 11, 2022
Trailblazers
What We’re Reading | Fewer farmers in Alberta in 2021, but number of women increasing: StatsCan
By Nicholas Frew for CBC News Valerie Ehrenholz is busy on the family farm. Her to-do list varies by season, but last Thursday it included caring for the cattle, setting up an electric fence and tending to a barbed-wire fence, and helping her father, who seeded a field to grow grain. If time allowed, she’d tend to…
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June 10, 2022
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Here’s what’s up with ground beef labelling in Canada
Editor’s Note: Alberta Beef Producers reached out to Health Canada to join us on The Bovine in answering a list of supplied questions. Health Canada responded saying they “do not have an expert to provide for an interview on this issue at this time.” The issue In October 2016, Health Canada launched the Healthy Eating…
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June 9, 2022
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Survey: Attention Grazing Leaseholders
Earlier this year, a random sample of grazing leaseholders received a package in the mail regarding a grazing lease cost survey. Unfortunately, there has been very poor survey response. As this survey is being done to benefit disposition holders we need some help meeting the numbers necessary to provide significant cost reporting. The cost survey…
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June 8, 2022
Inspiration
Let’s talk Tomahawk
When it comes to the Tomahawk steak, we refer to it as the “showstopper.” For those of us who grew up watching cartoons, it’s the steak that Fred Flintstone ate. Its massive presentation on the bone makes the steak look primal – which is all part of its appeal, and of course when prepared to…
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June 7, 2022
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Developing a strong vaccination program
A good vaccination program for your calves is vital in protecting the health of your animals and ensuring your bottom line when it comes time to sell them. Kent Fenton is a veterinarian with Feedlot Health Management Services powered by TELUS Agriculture. “Calves can probably go through more stress of all sorts and still be…
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June 6, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 6, 2022
Last week’s large speculative cash offering saw lackluster buying interest, and procurement volumes were limited. The bulk of dressed sales were reported steady to $2/cwt lower than the previous week at $288-289/cwt delivered. Weighted average prices were generally $1/cwt lower than the previous week. June kill schedules have been booked up and deliveries are now…
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June 6, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Dry spring forcing some Alberta cattle ranchers to evaluate their herds
By CBC News After last year’s summer drought prompted many Alberta cattle ranchers to cull their herds, ongoing dry weather this winter and spring, especially in the southern part of the province, could mean more of the same. “If we don’t get some significant rainfall, you know, in my area in the next couple of weeks,…
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June 5, 2022
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What We’re Watching | Preserving the Canadian grasslands
Via Better Living TV Canada For hundreds of years, the Canadian grassland has been home to a cycle of harvest & restoration. Years ago, the bison would live, traverse, eat and thrive in the venerable Canadian grasslands; a true partnership of nature, where both animal & environment flourished. In our modern life, this legacy lives…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 02/05/2024
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
