It is my privilege to have been elected Chair of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency in August following our AGM. As a beef producer, I know how important it is to have strong representation on our national boards, and I am confident I can bring the voice of Canadian producers to the table. I have…
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $179/cwt $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-300.50/cwt FOB the lot. Lift times were all over the map depending on who bought the cattle. Two packers were buying for September delivery while the other packer was buying cattle for…
Fall is coming, it’s time to talk to your veterinarian to discuss a vaccination program that prevents and controls disease risks in the herd, including cows, calves, and bulls. (Don’t forget the bulls!) Core vaccines to discuss include, but are not limited to: IBR, BVD, BRSV, and Clostridial species (BRD may also be recommended). BCRC:…
Actively engaging the Government of Canada on the priorities of the Canadian beef industry is a key focus of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). In early December 2021, Bob Lowe, CCA Past -President) and Carley Henniger, President of the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC) had the unique opportunity to interview the Federal Agriculture Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau,…
Western Canadian fed prices continue to edge higher, setting new annual price highs. Even though sale volumes were light, competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers bidding on cattle. Most dressed sales were reported at $300/cwt delivered and were scheduled for mid-September delivery. Recent slaughter volumes have been somewhat…
The Breakdown – with Corey Meyer Skirt steaks are almost a forgotten cut. They are the diaphragm muscle of the beef and have a very obvious and prominent grain which makes them easy to slice. They are a very similar cut to the Flank steak but rather than being oval in shape, they are long…
Let’s do what we can to keep our animals safe from blue-green algae By Roy Lewis, for Alberta Farmer Express Over the years with increased phosphorus and nitrogen getting into bodies of water, there have been more blue green algae blooms and that means more contact with cattle, as well as dogs, birds, wildlife and,…
Earlier this Spring, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program announced its 24 semi-finalists for the upcoming 2022-2023 program year. Included in this year’s 24 semi-finalists are 11 impressive young leaders from Alberta. The CYL program is designed for young people aged 18-35 across Canada involved in various areas of the…
Establishing new annual highs, the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $176.75/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $294.50-296.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Premiums were…
By Beef Cattle Research Council Biosecurity hazards on beef operations are sometimes overlooked, however the risk of introducing disease onto your farm is real and relatively common. It can be especially prevalent in the fall when cattle return from various community pastures, grazing leases or even pastures that border neighbouring livestock. Other common fall practices…
By Ciara Yaschuk, Global News Alberta Open Farm Days takes place this weekend, Aug. 13-14, and more than 100 farms across Alberta are participating. Chatsworth Farm, located east of Edmonton near Vermilion, is one the properties opening its doors to visitors. Started in 1994, the farm is run by seven family members who are dedicated to making…
Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Guns Contest. We want to know, “How do you burger?” Our summer marketing campaign is asking beef lovers…