Cattle

• Flesh-eating screwworm in U.S. cows not cause for concern in Canada: association

  The Canadian Cattle Association said the New World screwworm, the parasite at the centre of the CFIA's pause on Texas livestock imports, shouldn't be too harmful in Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 8
  
• As screwworm spreads in U.S., what to know about the flesh-eating parasite

  Two new cases were found in a calf and a dog hundreds of miles apart in Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday, bringing the state's total to four.

  Health

  Jun 8
  
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• Canada to limit livestock imports from Texas over flesh-eating screwworm

  A calf at a ranch in Texas tested positive on Wednesday for the flesh-eating parasite, the first case confirmed in Texas since 1966.

  Health

  Jun 5
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• Interlake cattle producers concerned by dry conditions

  An Interlake cattle producer is sounding the alarm, saying dry conditions in the area this summer are stunting his hay crop.

  Weather

  Jul 7, 2025
• As tariffs take effect, Canadian cattle groups look to diversify markets

  The cattle sector is tightly interwoven between Canada and the United States, with animals often raised here before being sent across the border for slaughter.

  Economy

  Mar 5, 2025
• Nature Conservancy of Canada speaks about deal to protect southern Alberta ranch from development

  The 22,000-hectare McIntyre Ranch was founded south of Lethbridge, Alta., in 1894 by William McIntyre.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2024
• Alberta ranchers feeding cattle nearly double during extreme cold

  Ranchers struggle with increased costs keep cattle nourished in extreme cold.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2024
• Calf prices in Alberta hit record high amid drought conditions

  Experts say a shrinking cow herd is driving demand and that's pushing up calf prices to the highest they have ever been. It’s a pay day many ranchers have been banking on.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Cattle killed in weekend barn fire in Arthur

  Firefighters responded to the barn fire on Saturday on Line 12 between Sideroad 3 and Wellington Road 14. The cause and estimate of damage is under investigation.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
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• Cattle theft from pasture east of Calgary prompts RCMP investigation

  Six longhorn steers and heifers were stolen from from a pasture about 25 kilometres east of Calgary on either the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 22 or the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 23.

  Crime

  Aug 24, 2023