Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry “Based on Statistics Canada's July 1 inventory numbers, the national beef cow herd declined by 1.7% in 2022 over 2021,” says Ann Boyda, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. “This decline...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $2.3 million over three years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 4-H Ontario programming. This funding will allow 4-H Ontario to...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change and are already taking action to improve resilience and enhance profitability while reducing emissions. The Government of Canada set a target to reduce fertilizer-related emissions,...
Tim Nickel - Bovine Technical Services Veterinarian, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. Article Summary: It would be fair to assume a Canadian cattle herd has worms rather than assume they are worm-free. Young animals tend to have higher burdens,...
Dr. Tim Nickel, Technical Services Veterinarian, Bovine, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. Article Summary: In any robust parasite control program, there should be both management and treatment options. Animals that have all their nutritional needs met are better able...
Source: Alberta Beef Producers 2023 ESA NOMINATIONS OPEN We are now accepting nominations for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award! ESA Form 2023.pdf Please have your nominations in by 11:59 p.m., February 28, 2023. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Alberta beef producers are committed to producing beef in an...
Source: University of Saskatchewan “I don’t fit into any box. I do interdisciplinary work and because of that, I’m connecting all these different pieces and I find the work to be super exciting,” said Kelln, assistant professor in the College...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.1 There is less risk of injury to both animals and handlers when cattle are handled quietly and calmly. Experienced handlers who...
Source: Natural Resources Conservation Board The start of a new year is a great time to look ahead. If you’re planning to build new or expand existing facilities at your confined feeding operation be sure to check with a Natural...
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