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Don’t let cattle performance get stuck in the mud www.grainews.ca/cattlemans-corner/dont-let-cattle-performance-get-stuck-in-the-mud Letting cattle stand in muddy conditions is just asking for health problems

Young and passionate: Why these ranchers are taking a seat at the table www.albertafarmexpress.ca/livestock/young-and-passionate-why-these-ranchers-are-taking-a-seat-at-the-table It’s about focusing on things that matter now in order to build a better future, say these young leaders  

Skimping on livestock care can be costly www.albertafarmexpress.ca/livestock/skimping-on-livestock-care-can-be-costly Livestock producers are being urged to “think twice” before cutting back on health measures.

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) returns after a two-year in-person hiatus to celebrate its 100th anniversary at Toronto’s Exhibition Place from Nov. 4-13. https://farmtario.com/news/royal-agricultural-winter-fair-returns    

Beef demand appears to be shifting I’ve received many inquiries from cattle producers regarding beef demand. Throughout the pandemic, consumers ate more beef at higher prices. This was the only recession in history where incomes increased on average due to government stimulus packages. www.canadiancattlemen.ca/markets/beef-demand-appears-to-be-shifting

Coming to market soon! Um… is that too soon? or not soon enough? “I’m not enthralled at the prospect of eating a soy-based patty or crumble that has been processed to be passed off as ‘meat’.“ By Kajal Devani, Director of Science and Technology, Canadian Angus Association https://livestockgentec.ualberta.ca/2022/05/02/coming-to-market-soon-um-is-that-too-soon-or-not-soon-enough/  

Canadian Agricultural Partnership program funding to support global marketing of Canadian beef and veal Canada Beef will utilize $3.6 million in eligible funds from the AgriMarketing program, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), to promote Canadian beef and veal exports globally and to enhance awareness of the value proposition created by farmers and other participants…

Mexico hosts Livestock Congress of the Stars A number of Canadian beef producers along with breed association representatives including CAA CEO Myles Immerkar attended the 2022 Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas — which means Livestock Congress of the Stars in Spanish. Held at Cortijo Los Fernández Tonala, Jalisco Mexico, March 23-27, 2022. www.canadiancattlemen.ca/news/mexico-hosts-livestock-congress-of-the-stars  

TrustBIX announces agreement with JBS On April 28, 2022, TrustBIX Inc. signed a master services agreement with JBS Food Canada ULC. The companies will work as trusted partners to grow sustainable beef production in Canada. www.canadiancattlemen.ca/news/trustbix-announces-agreement-with-jbs

The Canadian Angus Association has honoured Medicine Hat Feeding Co. of Medicine Hat, Alberta, with the Auction Market of the Year Award. This presentation marks the thirteenth year that CAA has presented the award, and the first time since 2019. The award was not presented in 2020 or 2021 due to the impacts of the…