Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association has reviewed the monograph, Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat as published in The Lancet, which summarizes the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) review of red meat and processed meats. The Working Group charged with the review classified consumption of red meat in Group 2A, or “probably […] Read more
‘Probably carcinogenic’ needs to be put in context
The risk — if there is one — is small, and the nutritional benefits of red meat are known and are substantial
Applications for Beef Industry Innovation & Sustainability Award open
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Beef Industry Innovation & Sustainability Award is accepting applications for the 2016 award. The BIISA is presented on behalf of beef cattle producers by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association to recognize industry stakeholders and value chain members for their outstanding commitment to the sustainability of Canada’s beef industry through innovation. BIISA is awarded to any […] Read more
Beef industry forms foundation to support Cattlemen’s Young Leaders
Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation to back youth, environmental and research initiatives
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian beef industry leaders have established the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation, a registered charity, to support the sustainable advancement and legacy of the Canadian beef industry. “If we want to see our industry thrive in the future we need to make sure that we support the next generation, have a healthy land base and the knowledge […] Read more
New faces on Young Cattlemen’s Council
Albertans Laura Bodell, Rae-Leigh Pederzolli, and Jake Meyer join council, which provides leadership and learning opportunities for young producers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Albertans Laura Bodell and Rae-Leigh Pederzolli have been elected as members at large on the Young Cattlemen’s Council. They join another Albertan, Jake Meyer, who is president of the council. The organization was formed last year to provide leadership and learning opportunities for young producers aged 18 to 35. Council members sit on Canadian Cattlemen’s […] Read more
Vermilion ranch honoured
McGrath family’s detailed approach to stewardship also boosts the bottom line
Reading Time: < 1 minute Round Rock Ranching is the 2014 recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). The fifth-generation family farm near Vermilion is operated by Sean and Tanya McGrath and their three children in partnership with Sean’s parents, Fred and Anne McGrath. The award, created by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, recognizes producers who go above and beyond standard […] Read more
Beef advocacy program launches
Two courses help farmers and the public become advocates for the beef industry
Reading Time: 2 minutes CCA Beef advocacy Canada launched its live advocacy and education program at the recent Canadian Cattlemen’s association (CCA) annual general meeting. Canada Beef and the CCA, along with funding from the Alberta Livestock and Meat association (ALMA), have brought together industry partners to develop a comprehensive program that will walk future beef advocates through the entire […] Read more
CCA seeks producers to test drive BIXS Version 2
Reading Time: 2 minutes BIXS, the voluntary Internet-based database designed to capture and exchange data linked to an individual animal’s unique electronic ID tag number, is looking for test drivers for its latest version. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is offering early access to a limited number of producers to test drive the software before its official release. BIXS 2 […] Read more
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