Public consultations on a revised Canadian code of practice for the care and handling of beef cattle, with updated guidance for ranchers on best practices, opened April 13.
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Public consultation open on national beef code of practice
New code would update guidance on branding calves, shelter from weather, euthanasia, more
Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes
The Canadian Cattle Association says it won’t support proceeding with the CFIA’s proposed changes to federal cattle traceability regulations after feedback from members.
Canadian Cattle Association launches traceability survey
The Canadian Cattle Association wants producers to share their thoughts regarding the proposed traceability regulations.
Brocklebank named Canadian Cattle Association CEO
Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association’s chief executive officer in March the association said on Tuesday.
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
ABP to conclude its membership with CCA, effective July 1, 2026
Alberta Beef Producers announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
Ontario CCA Association and OSCIA form strategic collaboration
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Association and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of agronomic advisors across the province. Through a formal collaboration agreement, the two organizations said in a release they will jointly develop and deliver targeted training that supports the […] Read more
Ontario beef producer stress increases as Cargill strike stretches on
BFO says some financial institutions are offering relief
The strain increases for eastern Canadian beef producers as Cargill’s Guelph Dunlop strike stretches into its fifth week. “We respect and support the collective bargaining process, but the disruption here is placing incredible strain, stress and anxiety on producers,” explained Richard Horne, Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) executive director. “And it’s creating cashflow constraints.” The […] Read more
Canadian Cattle Association president Reg Schellenberg dies
Saskatchewan rancher had led CCA since March
Updated, Dec. 7 — Western Saskatchewan rancher Reg Schellenberg, who had led the national organization representing Canada’s beef cattle producers since March this year, died suddenly Friday at age 63. The Canadian Cattle Association reported Schellenberg’s death in a release Saturday, adding that the association’s current vice-president, rancher Nathan Phinney of Sackville, N.B., will now […] Read more
National cattle producer group rebrands
Former Canadian Cattlemen's Association renamed
Canada’s national beef cattle producer body is rebranding under a slightly shorter new name that serves in part to clear away any potential whiff of a guys-only club. The organization formerly known as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association on Thursday launched what it describes as a “a new brand identity, highlighting the strong and diverse group […] Read more
Farm and agrifood groups press for clear border crossings
Injunction granted to clear Ambassador Bridge blockade
Groups representing Canada’s farm and agrifood sectors want to see an “immediate” end to multiple border blockades thrown up in recent weeks by protestors in three provinces — while the auto sector has secured a court order that one blockade be taken down. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, […] Read more