Progressive Cattle — Canada

July 5, 2026 Progressive Cattle-Canada digital magazine

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Good talk

tyrell@agproud.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

There’s nothing like a real conversation with good cattlemen and women to restore your hope in the world.

Irons in the Fire: The cowboy if

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It may not be every morning, but on a semi-routine basis, my day begins with a little pep talk. Some days it’s simply a little note to myself in my head that prods me to just stand up, walk out the door and start the morning chores. On other days, it’s more of a stern talking-to or even a desperate plea to my guardian angels.

Canadian cattle sector looks to Indo-Pacific for long-term export growth

jeffrey@agproud.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In countries where rising populations are increasing demand for imported protein, such as South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) sees a chance to build stronger global trade relationships with Canadian producers and exporters.

Where conservation meets cattle country

s_joyce@ducks.ca — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For generations, Saskatchewan’s Touchwood Hills have been cattle country, a place where rolling grasslands, sheltering aspen bluffs and dependable water shaped ranching livelihoods and rural communities.

Water quality: The problem child on beef operations

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When breedback rates drop and herd health becomes a concern, have you thought to check your water sources?

AAFC cuts threaten Canadian agri-food research and innovation

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sweeping job and program cuts across AAFC are reshaping Canada’s research landscape, as the Liberal government targets a 15% budget reduction across all federal departments. Seven research facilities are slated for closure.

Is managing for drought the new norm?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 -0400

Winter has faded in the rearview mirror, yet the summer road ahead is dogged by one unwelcome word: drought. Or, at the very least, excessive dryness. On beef ranches in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, producers are also facing forecasts of an El Nino effect, which could worsen conditions.

Cash flow planning for beef producers

kelleen.tait@mnp.ca — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Strong cattle prices don’t automatically mean strong cash flow. Many beef producers have learned the hard way that good prices can still lead to tight cash, tax surprises and rushed decisions.

Trace minerals’ impact on reproductive performance

mromulo@axiota.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Reproductive efficiency is a main driver of profitability in beef operations, as an open cow still eats and grazes but doesn’t produce a weaned calf. Herds often focus on genetics, body condition and synchronization, yet trace mineral status is a common, hard‑to‑see limiter of conception, embryo survival and calving season length.

Mannheimia haemolytica: When balance is lost, respiratory disease follows

rogerio.eduardo@hipra.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most significant health and economic challenges in both beef and dairy production.

The ovaries need air conditioning

caleb@rbnutritionconsulting.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Weather patterns have been difficult to nail down with any degree of accuracy this year. When the summer heat hits, your herd’s reproductive health and efficiency could take a nosedive if not monitored and managed attentively.

From feedlot to fuel: How Eusi Farms is redefining farm sustainability

abby@agproud.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 1993, the Eusi family left their dairy farm in Switzerland, arriving in southwestern Ontario with a vision for building something that could support not just one generation, but many to come.

Jeffrey Kennett hired as new Progressive Cattle – Canada intern

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Progressive Cattle – Canada magazine has hired Jeffrey Kennett as its first freelance intern to write coverage of the beef industry in the provinces.

Canadian cattle industry warns Mercosur deal could threaten fragile herd rebuilding

jeffrey@agproud.com — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Amid historically high cattle prices, Canadian producers say Ottawa risks undermining the country’s herd rebuilding efforts if Mercosur trade negotiations result in expanded South American beef access, as the sector remains economically vulnerable.

Should I buy or grow my own hay?

wmeteer@gmail.com — Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Feeding hay is often just part of the cattle business, and it's almost an afterthought to some. Habit and routine can sometimes overshadow a piece of your cattle business that deserves further evaluation.

May 5, 2026 Progressive Cattle-Canada digital magazine

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Irons in the Fire: Ken’s worthy adversary

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The skies were clear as the sun flirted with the idea of peeking over the mountains to the east. Despite the cool of the early spring morning, it promised to be a beautiful day.

Breeding season decisions that stick

abby@agproud.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Breeding season has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re finishing up calving, and the next you’re turning bulls out or timing when to inseminate and hoping everything lines up the way it should. It’s a busy time, but it may also be the most important few weeks of the entire year.

Setting calves up for success: Building a strong start

abby@agproud.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Success starts at birth. A recent BCRC webinar highlighted just how critical those early decisions are, from precalving management to colostrum intake and postnatal care. It’s about stacking small advantages, such as nutrition, environment, timing and intervention, right from the start.

Southern Cross Livestock: Rolling with the punches, blazing a trail

tyrell@agproud.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Graeme Finn could have been happy raising cattle anywhere in the world, so long as there was grass to graze and land to improve. He and his family ended up raising cattle, grazing grass and improving land in the foothill country of western Alberta near the town of Madden.

Scratching the surface with itchy cows

brenda.ralston@lakelandcollege.ca — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When cattle start rubbing and losing hair in late winter or early spring, lice are often the first suspect. Follow-up checks by producers and veterinarians, however, show the cause is not always that simple.

Inside the pen: Advancing BRD detection in Canadian feedlots

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a leading health concern in Canadian feedlots. Currently, pen riders quietly surveying thousands of cattle daily are a feedlot’s main defence against this challenging disease.

BVD control: From assumption to strategy

rogerio.eduardo@hipra.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BVD remains one of the most economically significant infectious diseases affecting cattle worldwide. While many producers vaccinate routinely, the virus can still circulate quietly within herds, reducing performance long before obvious clinical signs appear.

The right time to buy time

caleb@rbnutritionconsulting.ca — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Whether up north in last summer’s ash or down south in the dust, winter feeding is nearing its end, and the need for a grazing plan is mounting. Year over year, producer efforts to balance grazing and growth will hopefully result in profitable calf crops as well as healthy grasslands.

Bringing broadband to the farm: Unlocking agriculture’s digital future

emmahoman@cattlekrush.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Feeding cattle used to be a pen-and-paper business. Now, more producers are relying on cloud-based software to streamline operations, but hesitation remains, especially if internet access is limited.

March 5, 2026 Progressive Cattle-Canada digital magazine

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Ensuring AI is the tool, not the master

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As AI tools rapidly expand, the advantage will belong to those who make informed, deliberate decisions and use AI as a tool instead of putting it in the driver’s seat.

Found what they’re looking for: U2 Quality Seedstock

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Located an hour north of the U.S. border near Coaldale, Alberta, U2 Quality Seedstock is a second-generation operation raising Angus and Red Angus cattle with a focus on traits that keep commercial cattlemen in business.

Irons in the Fire: Cowboys and vegans

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

I can’t help but think that much of the reason we may not like each other is because we don’t know each other.