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Manitoba Beef Producers’ bursaries awarded

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 9, 2016

Six students have been awarded Manitoba Beef Producers’ (MBP) bursaries for the upcoming school year. Each year MBP offers six $500 bursaries to members, or the children of members, who are attending university, college or other post-secondary institutions. Students pursuing trades training are also eligible. Preference is given to students who are pursuing a field

This year’s Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup saw 49 junior participants and 91 head of cattle. Photos: Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup

Livestock, Local news

Junior cattle producers work on show skills

Cattle producers under the age of 25 from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan  recently came together for a weekend of education and camaraderie

By Jennifer Paige August 23, 2016

The annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup (MYBR) continues to strengthen the skills of young folks in the cattle industry. “It is a great way for juniors of all cattle breeds to work together, learn new skills, and meet new people,” said event organizer Lois McRae. “Where else can you attend an event with 49 junior

Beef cattle, Livestock

Examining the impact of transportation on cattle

A research study looking at the effects of transportation on cattle says to be cautious of high speeds  on uneven roads and prolonged stationary times as this may result in increased bruising

By Jennifer Paige March 15, 2016

Cattle are being moved every day but what are the true implications and how can negative impacts be minimized? “Even though transportation is only a small part of a cow’s life, it can have lasting impact on them. Transportation can affect animal welfare, production, social and even trade,” said Carolynn Kehler, project co-ordinator with the

CFIA veterinarian Max Popp speaking at the Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting in Brandon on Feb. 4.

Livestock

Cattle producers warned to avoid transport violations

'Out of sight and out of mind' is the wrong attitude when shipping animals

By Jennifer Paige February 23, 2016

Cattle producers should keep an extra-close eye on their animals’ condition before loading for transport, says a Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinarian. “Cattle hide their pain so that they don’t look vulnerable to predators. Keep that in mind when monitoring your herd,” said Max Popp, CFIA animal health district veterinarian, western area operations. “The primary

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation points to this bullet hole in a rural northwestern Manitoba home as an example of the risks to the public from unchecked night hunting. (MWF.mb.ca/Nightwatch)

Livestock

Manitoba hunters, ranchers seek rural night-hunting ban

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 18, 2016

Manitoba’s hunter and rancher groups are calling on the province to tighten its enforcement against night hunting and ban the activity among all hunters in the province’s populated rural areas. The call Tuesday from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation follows a Sept. 10 near-miss in which a couple near Winnipegosis, about 60 km north of Dauphin,

Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, manager of sustainability and government relations for McDonald’s Canada.

Beef cattle, News

McDonald’s Canada announces investment in beef research

One of Canada’s largest fast-food companies sees value in the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative

By Jennifer Paige February 16, 2016

McDonald’s Canada has put its money where its mouth is with an investment into the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative (MBFI). “We are trying to balance being responsive to our customers and responsible to our downstream supply chain,” said Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, manager of sustainability and government relations for McDonald’s Canada. “I really look at this

Livestock, Local news

New requirements in place to mitigate pain during specific procedures

Provincial extension veterinarian says the new Code of Practice requirements make  calves easier to handle and typically allow faster recovery due to reduced stress levels

By Jennifer Paige February 3, 2016

Changes to the National Beef Code of Practice, which took effect earlier this month, place new requirements on producers to provide pain control for dehorning and castration in cattle that are older than nine months. “A lot of producers do these procedures earlier on so it won’t have a huge impact on them, but for

Opinion

Editorial: GHG-reduction policy not a bad deal

By John Morriss December 14, 2015

The chart in last week’s Winnipeg Free Press article on the Manitoba government’s new policy to reduce greenhouse gas neatly illustrated some of the interesting but complex implications for agriculture. It listed Manitoba’s top GHG-producing facilities, and No. 1 by a wide margin is the Koch nitrogen fertilizer plant at Brandon. The No. 2 emitter

Ron Glaser, vice-president of corporate affairs and public relations with Canada Beef Inc., discussed the increase to the National Beef Checkoff at the District 7 Manitoba Beef Producers meeting held on November 6 in Strathclair.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Increasing support to cattle industry research and marketing

Canadian cattle producers are being asked to support industry research  and marketing through an increase to the National Beef Checkoff

By Jennifer Paige November 24, 2015

Canadian cattle producers may soon be paying an increased checkoff to fund industry research and marketing efforts. A representative from Canada Beef Inc., attended Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) district meetings to update producers on the National Beef Strategy and discuss the proposed increase to the National Beef Checkoff (NBC). “Your expectations have to match your

General manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, Melinda German, reviewed the group’s efforts and advancements over the past year at the District 7 meeting held in Strathclair on November 6.

Beef cattle, Local news

Manitoba Beef Producers provide industry, organization updates

Beef producers are meeting throughout the province

By Jennifer Paige November 23, 2015

Beef producers have been filling community halls across the province over the past month to hear updates on animal health concerns, industry support tools and progress made on trade agreements and research initiatives. Members of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) organization gathered in Strathclair on November 6 as general manger, Melinda German reviewed efforts made

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soy hits 17-month high, corn to four-month top as trade braces for U.S. data

Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue downward

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