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Historical sale sets pace for upcoming season

Historical sale sets pace for upcoming season

Maintaining the heritage of the world's oldest continuous consignment bull sale is a serious responsibility for each generation of Alberta purebred beef producers. The 110-year-old Calgary Bull Sale, held March 3-4, sets the pace for the rest of the bull buying season. "It is a tradition for us to bring our best bulls to the Calgary Bull Sale and that is why we do well," said Brad Dallas, president of the Alberta Cattle Breeders and Alberta Hereford Association. His ranch, CGD Herefords of Bowden, was also awarded grand champion this year....MORE

Livestock depleting fish stocks: expert

Livestock depleting fish stocks: expert

LINDELL BEACH, B.C. — Finding a way to reduce pressure on the planet’s dwindling fisheries depends greatly upon finding...MORE
Expansion hindered by lack of slaughter animals

Expansion hindered by lack of slaughter animals

Canadian bison markets continue to grow, but a limited supply of slaughter animals is a key hurdle to further expansion. Dean...MORE

Entries down at bull sale

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. — Some 186 bulls were shown at the 91st annual Pride of the Prairies Bull Show and Sale...MORE

Feed pellets can offer advantages

Pellets are a better feed for pigs than straight mash from a mixer, researchers generally agree. However,...MORE

China attempts self-sufficiency in pork products

China is going to continue importing pork, but it may not be the kind of pork the world’s exporters want to...MORE
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