On August 19th, 2021, a report was received by the Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit regarding alleged fraudulent purchase of cattle in Tofield, Alta. The Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit’s investigation determined suspects had allegedly purchased cattle with a fraudulent cheque and transported the cattle out of province without brand inspection. Livestock Services of Saskatchewan… Continue reading Two Males Related to Fraudulent Cattle Purchases Charged
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CFIA Seeks Public Opinion on Labels for Simulated Meat
Source: Barb Glen, producer.com, November 24, 2020 The CFIA launched an online survey until Dec. 3rd, to gauge consumer familiarity with simulated meat and poultry products. If it looks like meat and tastes like meat, is it meat? And how should it be labelled? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking public input on the… Continue reading CFIA Seeks Public Opinion on Labels for Simulated Meat
Intercropping – A New Look at An Old Practice
By Sherri Roberts PAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Weyburn Intercropping is the practice of planting more than one crop in a field at the same time. This practice was first used in the western prairies in the 1980s. The majority of producers became frustrated with crop separation issues, as well as limited weed control options. With… Continue reading Intercropping – A New Look at An Old Practice
Vitamin Supplementation for Cattle
By Colby Elford, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw Vitamins are a very important part of beef cattle nutrition and are crucial for the animal to efficiently use other nutrients. Many metabolic processes are complex and are controlled by specific vitamins. Vitamins are classified as being either fat or water soluble. Vitamin A,… Continue reading Vitamin Supplementation for Cattle
Dairy Farmers Disagree With Critical Report
Source: Ed White, producer.com, October 30th, 2020 Dairy Farmers of Canada are pleased to see the benefits of supply management recognized in the Supply Management 2.0 report but disagrees with its tone. Canadian dairy producers think a recent think-tank report misses the benefits and exaggerates the challenges that their industry faces. However, Dairy Farmers of… Continue reading Dairy Farmers Disagree With Critical Report
Regulation Changes Bring New Training Requirements for Livestock Transporters
By Janelle Smith, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Tisdale Regional Office In 1977, the federal government released the ‘Health of Animals Regulations: Transport of Animals’ to update standards on the welfare of animals in transport. Participants in the amendment process included researchers and veterinarians as well as legal, government, and animal advocacy stakeholders. The updated… Continue reading Regulation Changes Bring New Training Requirements for Livestock Transporters
Feed Options for Holding Feedlot Cattle Gains
By Murray Feist, M.Sc., P.Ag., Provincial Livestock Specialist, Livestock Branch Placement of finished feedlot cattle to the packing industry has been significantly reduced by the impact of COVID-19. While simple in concept, there are many considerations to account for when implementing a maintenance ration for feedlot cattle. Breed: Different breeds may require different ration adjustments.… Continue reading Feed Options for Holding Feedlot Cattle Gains
Calving trauma called production risk
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, January 30, 2020 Cattle producers can improve calf health and survivability by decreasing the negative effects of a difficult calving New beginnings and hope start with each calving season but sometimes things can go awry. About five percent of calves are assisted at birth and about four percent are either born… Continue reading Calving trauma called production risk
Video makes case for cattle as guardians
Source: Barb Glen, Producer.com, September 19, 2019 The documentary hopes to convince the public that livestock play an important role in preserving native grassland Sometimes what you thought was the problem is really the solution. That’s the opening thought in a short documentary called Guardians of the Grasslands. The statement is a reference to the… Continue reading Video makes case for cattle as guardians
Blackleg cases grim reminder
Source: Barb Glen, Producer.com, September 5, 2019 Several animals died of blackleg on a farm in the Melville, Sask., area in mid-August. The incident prompted veterinarian Zachary Johnson to remind producers about the importance and effectiveness of vaccination against the fatal illness. “That producer in particular hadn’t vaccinated within the last five years for blackleg,”… Continue reading Blackleg cases grim reminder