On July 23, 2014 Brandon RCMP were dispatched to a report of livestock that had gotten loose along Highway 1 in the RM of North Cypress.
Upon recommendation of the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council (MCEC), the Farm Products Marketing Council is ending collection of the voluntary cattle enhancement levy effective Sept. 1.
On December 5, 2012, at 11:30am, Blue Hills area RCMP were dispatched to Road 75 W and Highway 1, where it was reported that an injured cow was laying on the highway.
Canadian producers will immediately benefit from the newly secured market access for live cattle to Ukraine, announced Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast.
Some cattle and hog producers facing hard financial times now have extra time to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP).
The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for support that will help the Canadian cattle industry become more competitive.
Canadian producers and exporters will benefit from full market access as Panama announced the re-opening of its market to Canadian breeding cattle and expanding market access to bovine genetics.
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association reports ongoing uncertainty over U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling continues to depress the value of live Canadian and Mexican cattle.
The Canadian and Mexican cattle and swine industries are appealing for small changes to U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling to restore the movement of cattle and hogs throughout North America.
Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister has announced a 71 million dollar program to assist the province’s cattle and hog producers and called on the federal government to provide additional support.
