Posts by Canadian Angus Association
Canada Beef launches new information programs for Canadian consumers
Canada Beef is pleased to announce the launch of three new programs designed to enhance Canadians’ ability to access beef recipes that fit their culture, lifestyle, and health and wellness…
Read MoreNew program teaches communication in ag
Canadian students had no options. If they wanted to study agriculture communications, they had to attend programs at U.S. colleges and universities. But as of this fall, they can study…
Read MoreThe climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane
When dairy farmer Ben Loewith’s calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane.…
Read MoreKeeping foot-and-mouth disease out of Canada
What foreign animal diseases are we most concerned about entering Canada? You’ve probably heard a lot about African swine fever lately. Before 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza was high on…
Read MoreU.K. firm to process meats in Canada for Walmart
A British-based firm processing proteins for the retail and foodservice sectors plans to set up shop somewhere in Eastern Canada, after reaching a deal to supply meat products to Walmart’s…
Read MoreThe guiding light of beef research
Many beef producers might remember a time, say 25 years ago, that a 900-pound steer would be considered finished. Today, there’s a good chance that same steer would be 50 pounds…
Read MoreResearch into pain management and animal health
Castration, and to a lesser extent dehorning, are routine and necessary procedures on cattle farms, ranches and feedlots across the nation. These stressful events deliver varying levels of concentrated pain…
Read MoreJust say ‘no’ to Britain
Canada’s beef and red meat industry is asking the public for help to prevent the United Kingdom from joining a trade deal. The Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council and…
Read MoreRaising Replacement Heifers — What Does It Cost?
Understanding the cost of developing replacement heifers is crucial for informed decision-making. The most significant factor in heifer development cost is the opportunity cost of forgoing revenue from selling calves…
Read MoreCertified Angus Beef Launches Direct-to-Consumer Program
Could your freezer beef carry the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB) brand logo? Perhaps. With the launch of a new program, Angus farmers and ranchers have the option to market…
Read More5 Emerging Types of Consumer: A Breakdown of Meat Eaters
Consumer trends change, and your livestock operation can benefit from understanding how the meat case choices connect back to your operation. The meat case culture is ever-evolving, and it’s changed…
Read MoreBETSY Delivers Sophisticated Phenotyping System
“OneCup AI has designed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology using computer vision that is named BETSY, which stands for Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance,” explained Mokah Shmigelsky, OneCup AI. Shmigelsky…
Read MoreCowBytes is back
The Beef Cattle Research Council says CowBytes is once again available. The ration-balancing software allows cattle producers to formulate their own feed rations while considering various combinations of feed and…
Read MoreTB tracing continues in Sask
Post-mortem inspection is complete on the Saskatchewan beef herd that tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. The number of confirmed positive tests remains at 10 and laboratory tissue testing is ongoing,…
Read MoreBeef on Dairy Brings New Value to the Marketplace
The U.S. beef cow herd reached its lowest level in decades this summer as prolonged drought conditions in major cattle producing regions led producers to aggressively cull their herds. The…
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