Alberta beef

• Alberta fights new labelling on ground meat

  The Alberta government is calling the new Health Canada labelling on ground meat “scientifically baseless” saying it will drive up prices and hurt producers.

  Consumer

  Jun 13
  
• Beef industry voices ‘serious concerns’ about Coutts border blockade

  Canadian beef producers say they are seriously concerned about the impact the blockade at a southern Alberta border crossing is having on their industry.

  Canada

  Feb 3
  
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• Feed shortages reaching crisis levels for Canadian cattle producers

  The Alberta Cattle Feeders Association says several large feedlots could run out of food within days.

  Economy

  Jan 21
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• Alberta beef industry reacts to import bans after atypical mad cow disease case

  Alberta's beef industry is reacting to news three countries have banned imports of Canadian beef after an atypical case of mad cow disease was found.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Beef a bigger challenge than oil and gas when it comes to tackling methane emissions in Canada

  Methane is a natural byproduct of cattle digestion - emitted every time a cow burps or passes gas. The cattle industry is responsible for 24 per cent of Canada's methane emissions.

  Environment

  Oct 28, 2021
• Long-standing shortage creates strain on rural Alberta veterinarians

  A shortage of veterinarians across Alberta has put a strain on the industry. Some areas, such as rural practices, are struggling to retain vets.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2021
• World body says Canadian beef officially poses ‘negligible risk’ for mad cow disease

  Canadian beef producers are finally able to turn the page on the mad cow era after an international animal-health watchdog gave the industry a long-awaited all-clear.

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
• Food site Epicurious will no longer post beef recipes, citing environmental harm

  "We think of this decision as not anti-beef but rather pro-planet," Epicurious said.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2021
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• Alberta company directly connects beef producers to consumers

  The Craft Beef Company is way to show Albertans where their beef is coming from and what it's fed.

  Consumer

  Jan 31, 2021
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• ‘Megascale’ slaughterhouses, meat-packing plants put beef industry at risk: report

  A study released Wednesday warned that beef production shutdowns similar to what occurred early in the pandemic could "easily happen again.''

  Health

  Dec 16, 2020