CFIA hits the pause button on publication of amendments to traceability regulations
The CFIA says publication of proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations are being put on hold…
Livestock
Andrea Brocklebank Named CEO of Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association has announced Andrea Brocklebank as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Dec 11
Bitterly cold weather continues across most of the prairies Saturday. Warmer weather returns Sunday, especially in…
Health Canada Puts Brakes on Cloned Meat Policy After Pushback
Health Canada presses pause on a proposed food policy update that would have allowed cloned meat…
NL Farmers Face Winter Feed Crisis After Summer Drought
Farmers across Newfoundland and Labrador are facing a feed crisis after burning through their hay because…
Alberta Maltster Raises Concerns Over Barley Research Shift
Alberta researchers shift from premium malt barley to feed varieties, raising concerns about the province's barley…
Sundre, Alberta Rancher Receives 2025 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award
Canadian Cattle Young Leader Brianna Elliot from Sundre, Alberta, is the recipient of the 2025 Reg…
University of Calgary Expands Veterinary Program to Address Rural Vet Shortage
A new facility at the the U of C Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will expand capacity…
Plateau Cattle Co. Win 2025 ABP Environmental Stewardship Award
Plateau Cattle Co. has been named as the recipient of the Alberta Beef Producers' 2025 Environmental…
Alberta Hits Pause on Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Program Amid Producer Concerns
The Alberta government is hitting pause on recent changes to its On-Farm Slaughter Program following concerns…
Canada Beefs Up Its Defence Against Foot and Mouth Disease
The federal government has announced the creation of Canada's first dedicated foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank to…
How to Start A Relationship with Your New Veterinarian
Dr. Tommy Ware from Veterinary Agri-Health Services says that the relationship starts with the first phone…
Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets
Tele-medicine is gaining ground as a practical tool, allowing producers to consult with their vets remotely…
Event Aims to Strengthen Producer-Veterinarian Relationships
An upcoming event, organized by REACH Ag Strategies in Airdrie aims to help livestock producers build…
Reach Ranch Talks: Bridging the Gap for Local Farmers and Ranchers
Reach Agricultural Strategies' Ashley Nicholls is set to debut a new initiative aimed at making agricultural…
Exploring a World Without Cows: A New Documentary Offers Insight into Livestock Production Debate
A new documentary delves into the complex debate surrounding livestock production and the potential impact of…
Ashley Nicholls Brings Low-Stress People Handling to Advancing Women in Agriculture West 2025
The workshop will focus on Low-Stress People Handling and effective communication on the farm at the…
Canadian Mycotoxin Trends: Insights from Alltech’s 2024 Harvest Analysis
The latest findings from the Alltech 2024 Canadian Harvest Analysis reveal a mixed outlook for mycotoxin…
2024 Alberta Farm Weather Year in Review
Meteorologist David Spence takes a look back at the farm weather and how they impacted the…
The Effect of Processed Low-Quality Forage on Animal Efficiency and Enteric Methane Emissions
A University of Guelph researcher is examining the impact of processed low-quality forage on animal efficiency…