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BSE-Affected Producers Get Their Day In Court

By Ron Friesen March 12, 2009

“Effective systems are in place to protect Canadians from exposure to BSE.” – FEDERAL MEMO, 1993 When Karen Emilson and her husband Mark recently saved the life of a prematurely born calf on their beef farm near Vogar, neighbours remarked, “Now you’re going to lose another $100.” A joke, yes, but a dark one and

Beef cattle, Livestock

Glen Nicoll – for Mar. 5, 2009

March 5, 2009

Glen Nicoll is unable to cover livestock markets from his regular perch in the auction mart bleachers these days, but last week was able to take in the Ashern Auction Mart sale over the Internet. U. S. beef cow inventory as of the beginning of 2009 is down a million from the year earlier at

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Closing Feedyards Could Increase Beef Prices

By Bob Burgdorfer March 5, 2009

“In the long term, consumers are going to see much higher meat and poultry prices because the economic conditions are causing livestock producers to cut production.” – JIM ROBB Amer icans are eat ing more hamburgers and fewer steaks as the economy wallows in recession, and that has led to huge losses at U. S.

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Look Beyond Alberta, MCEC Urges

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 5, 2009

“Had the industry not been so concentrated in Alberta, it is possible that we never would have developed an overcapacity.” – Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council Report A new report from the council charged with building Manitoba’s cattle slaughter capacity sees grave risk in flowing federal support to the “already overdeveloped” beef sectors in Alberta and

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National Beef To Go It Alone As JBS Bid Abandoned

By Bob Burgdorfer March 5, 2009

National Beef Packing Co. intends to operate as an independent company now that Brazilian beef company JBS SA has abandoned its attempt to buy the No. 4 U. S. beef producer, National Beef’s chairman told Reuters Feb. 20. While disappointed the deal was cancelled, National Beef chairman Steve Hunt said the company would move forward

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Cattle Going To Alberta Need Age Verification

By Ron Friesen March 5, 2009

Manitoba cattle producers are being told to swallow their resentment and follow new livestock guidelines set in Alberta if they want to sell calves there. That includes age verifying animals as required by a new Alberta meat and livestock strategy. The $356 million program announced last year requires a mandatory traceability system for livestock in

Beef cattle, Livestock, Opinion

I’d Laugh If I Could Stop Crying

By Paul Beingessner February 26, 2009

It is widely known that the Canadian public has a low opinion of politicians. The best evidence of this comes not from surveys or coffee shops, but from the low turnout in Canadian elections. Of course, politicians always try to spin this to suit their purposes. The winning party claims it is because people are

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock

Brazil’s JBS Drops U. S. National Beef Bid

By Roberto Samora February 26, 2009

Brazil’s JBS, the world’s largest beef producer and owner of JBS-Swift, has abandoned its attempt to take over U. S. meat company National Beef Packing Co., saying it could not work out an agreement with U. S. authorities over terms of the deal. JBS became the No. 3 U. S. beef producer in 2008 when

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In Winter, Feed The Cows And Feed Them Right

By Kris Ringwall February 26, 2009

Winter continues to pummel us with extreme cold, wind and snow. A normal winter, if there is such a thing, occasionally gives us a breather, but not this year. Winters like this year create discussion about what type of cattle operation is best. Despite the discussion, the fact remains that the cows need to be

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Beef 911

February 26, 2009

roy lewis dvm With all the stressful events leading up to and including calving, the incidence of several problems does increase and we would be remiss if we did not review them. By being ever-vigilant of these conditions we can initiate treatment before the problem worsens. The whole goal is to keep cows healthier so

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