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Beef Business

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Cattle Industry Concerned about Changes to Animal Transport

Multi-drug Resistant Salmonella Dublin in Cattle

Fisheries Act Changes Could Threaten Cattle Production

Canada Launches New Food Guide

2019 Enhancements Made to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance

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Industry News Cattle Industry Concerned about Changes to the Animal Transport Regulations The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) unveiled its amendments to the humane transport requirements of the Health of Animals Regulations (Part XII) on February 21, 2019. The updated regulations are set to take effect on February 20, 2020, providing the animal transport industry a one-year transition period. Dr. Jaspinder Komal, Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer, explained that these amendments are the first since the provisions were enacted back in 1977. According to Komal, the amended regulations better reflect the needs

of animals and improve overall animal welfare in Canada. They were prompted by societal expectations having changed regarding the humane treatment of all animals and the need to update language and content. According to the CFIA, the updated regulations will also be more in line with the standards of Canada’s international trading partners and the World Organisation for Animal Health welfare standards for animals transported by land, air and sea. Komal stressed that the proposed amendments received unprecedented feedback and that consultations had been carried out with

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farm groups, producers, veterinarians, transporters, international organizations, animal advocacy groups, the public and other groups. Although the amended Animal Transport regulations appear well-intentioned, the cattle industry has concerns that the amended regulations will undermine cattle welfare. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) cited concerns that the revisions will likely increase stress to cattle and create more opportunity for injury, mostly due to the changes in regulations requiring more loading and unloading for rest stops. The aim for the Canadian beef industry is for animals in transport to reach their destination in good health with no injuries and with a minimum of stress. Transport Times The industry is concerned about changes made to the maximum time for transport until a food, water and rest interval (FWR) must be taken. Komal noted that there are different maximum transport hours for different animals and conditions of animals. For example, the maximum that beef cattle can be transported before taking a mandatory FWR stop has been cut from the current 48 hours to 36 hours. But compromised animals and very young ruminants that can’t feed solely on hay and grain can travel for a maximum of 12 hours before a mandatory FWR interval must be taken. At the time of loading, the transporter has to determine the date, time and place where the animal was last fed, watered and rested, and must maintain records of FWR intervals. In addition, the length of the FWR stop has increased from the current five hours to eight hours. “These amendments go beyond transport journey times to cover the full time an animal is prepared for transit to the time they are installed in their new location,” Komal stated. “The animals need to arrive at the destination safely and hydrated continued on page 7 MARCH 2019

Industry News Multi-drug Resistant Salmonella Dublin in Cattle on the Rise in Saskatchewan Salmonella Dublin in cattle has come to Saskatchewan. While the number of reported cases is still relatively low, there has been an evident increasing trend in incidence rates. Beef Business sat down with Dr. Wendy Wilkins, who is the Disease Surveillance Veterinarian at the Animal Health Unit under the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, to understand Salmonella Dublin, how it emerged in the Canadian cattle industry, and how cattle operations can prevent its introduction and transmission into their herds. What is Salmonella Dublin Salmonella Dublin is a specific species of salmonella that is adapted to cattle. Generally, salmonella infections in humans are considered a food-borne illness. Salmonellas are not uncommon

Transport Regulations cont. from pg. 6 and rested.” The maximum time begins at loading. According to the amended regulations, an exemption to maximum intervals will be made to speciallyequipped transport which will have the capacity for onboard feed, water and rest. Although Komal stated that CFIA inspectors will allow flexibility for transporters to reach their destination, the industry is concerned because, unlike the current regulations, the changes don’t provide an additional four-hour grace period for ruminants that will reach their final destination in Canada where they may be fed, watered and rested. This concern about taking more FWR intervals is amplified because there is a lack of suitable infrastructure to support more frequent rest stops for animals on truck transport routes across Canada. Furthermore, there are concerns that the maximum FWR times for animal health may not correspond to the updated

and are part of the environment. There are thousands of salmonella species, but only a few of them actually cause disease in animals and humans. Salmonella Dublin can cause disease in cattle and it can cross over to humans as well. “It can cause quite serious disease in humans so that’s why we get concerned about it,” stated Wilkins. The issue with finding it in a dairy herd is that humans might be exposed to infected animals or to the raw milk containing salmonella. Salmonella Dublin is of particular concern because this species is multi-drug resistant to antibiotics. Salmonella Dublin has been found in Saskatchewan recently, but it is unknown how long ago it entered the province. Laboratory data from the last five years in

transportation regulations and the hours of service and rest period requirements for drivers. Responsibility of Care Komal stressed that the regulations place responsibility for transport on the operator. “Everyone involved in the transportation of animals in Canada must comply with the Health of Animals Act and the amended Regulations,” he stated. The regulations will establish standards of knowledge and care for any person loading, confining, transporting or unloading animals by boosting requirements for employee training. Therefore, commercial carriers will be responsible for training their employees so that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the loading, confining, transporting and unloading. The training has to include, for example, topics like animal behaviour, animal handling, spacing, the animal’s capacity to withstand loading and FWR requirements.

Saskatchewan shows that the incidence of Salmonella Dublin is growing. There were no diagnosed cases in 2014 or 2015, but two cases were diagnosed in 2016. There were four cases diagnosed in 2017, and then in 2018 seven cases were diagnosed. “That’s definitely a trend on the upside,” Wilkins noted. Transmission While it is unclear when Salmonella Dublin arrived in North America, its transmission pathway is evident. “It moves within the animal community through animal movement and shedding animals,” Wilkins said. Healthy-looking animals may be infected and may be shedding the bacteria. As they move between herds, they introduce it to new herds. B continued on page 8

“If at any time the operator feels that the animals need feed, water or rest, they have the flexibility and the obligations to stop and provide these requirements,” stated Komal. According to the CFIA, it will be providing guidance to industry to help them comply with the new regulations. Inspectors will allow flexibility for transporters to reach their destination if transporters encounter circumstances beyond their control such as poor weather, traffic accidents, or equipment breakdown. The amended regulations also stipulate the transfer of care of the animals. Before the transporter can leave the animal at a slaughter establishment or assembly centre, they must provide the consignee with a written notice that the animal has arrived and a document that contains information regarding the condition of the animal, the date and time it last received FWR, and the date and time of arrival. The consignee assumes responsibility for the animal’s care as soon as the consignee acknowledges receipt of the notice and document. continued on page 16

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Industry News Salmonella Dublin cont. from pg. 7 Salmonella Dublin is typically passed on by fecal-oral transmission. “Salmonella affects the gastro-intestinal system, and it is shed out in large amounts in the feces. It can also invade the body and become a systemic infection,” Wilkins explained. Salmonella Dublin has the possibility to be transmitted by feed if there is fecal contamination of the feed through crosscontamination. Because salmonella and other disease-causing bacteria are an issue in milk as well, milk is pasteurized before we drink it.

Handling Sick Animals Wilkins recommends using good sanitation procedures and good biosecurity when handling sick animals. “That applies to whether it is salmonella or any other suspected illness,” she added. “If you have sick animals, you should always be managing sick animals after you deal with healthy ones.” When moving between healthy and sick animals, producers are advised to first feed or process healthy animals, then work with the sick ones.

In beef cattle, salmonella is not found in the meat itself in a healthy animal, but cross contamination could occur during processing and handling. Wilkins recommends following safe food handling methods like washing hands with hot water and soap before handling, and thoroughly washing cutting boards.

For safety, it is advisable to change clothing and boots before working with the sick animals as well as to clean boots and clothing and wash your hands thoroughly after handling them. Wilkins added that equipment and anything that has been in contact with these sick animals or their environment should be cleaned or not used in working with the healthy animals.

Symptoms and Treatment Several diseases can cause gastrointestinal illness and show the same symptoms. “To be absolutely certain, a laboratory test is required,” said Wilkins. Typically, diarrhea is one of the symptoms of salmonella in animals and humans. Young calves would also become dehydrated very quickly. For example, if veal calves suddenly become ill with diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, it is possible that they had S. Dublin. “It’s certainly something you would consider if you were having a gastro-intestinal illness affecting a number of calves at one time,” she added. Because it is difficult to know if it is S. Dublin for certain, a swab or fecal sample would need to be sent to the lab for testing. S. Dublin is a disease that could be treated with antibiotics, but there is little benefit, and, in some cases, it creates more harm. Salmonella Dublin is multi-drug resistant, Wilkins noted, “Antibiotics is not the number one treatment for salmonellosis.” Usually, it is treated supportively, such as by providing fluids and electrolytes for dehydration, in both animals and humans.

Impact Salmonella Dublin is a disease of young animals, and calves are hit especially hard. The veal industry or dairy calves can be greatly impacted. “Like a lot of salmonellas, it has a more severe impact on the younger animals,” Wilkins explained. Right now, Salmonella Dublin is predominantly found in the dairy industry across Canada. Quebec has experienced the greatest impact. It is believed that S. Dublin entered that province in 2014, registering the first cases that year. Since then, it has spread to about 10% of the Quebec dairy herd. Dairy herds can feel a greater effect because production is more intensive, and animals are more closely managed.

drying wind would eliminate the bacteria on the pasture. Nevertheless, serious calf illness could occur in a beef herd if the bacteria is introduced at an optimal time. It can become a problem indoors, such as in indoor calving facilities. Prevention Good prevention can go a long way to keeping Salmonella Dublin out of your herd. “Don’t bring in animals that may be suspect,” says Wilkins. Producers are advised to ensure their animals are coming from healthy herds. Many producers in Quebec are now requiring animals to be tested before introducing new dairy animals to the herd. “That would be the ultimate recommendation if you are serious about keeping Salmonella Dublin out of your herd,” she added. The advice also holds for equipment. It is also recommended not to share equipment between herds which could lead to cross contamination. Equipment should also be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before bringing it onto your premises. “Producers in the agricultural community are getting more used to the idea of biosecurity with clubroot and the need for cleaning equipment,” Wilkins stated, “and that’s really important when working with livestock as well.” Because Salmonella Dublin has only come to Saskatchewan’s notice quite recently, there is no provincial response established for the moment. It is being considered to make S. Dublin a provincially notifiable disease. This would allow data to be collected on the disease and for Animal Health to monitor incidence and the location of cases. B

S. Dublin has less impact in beef herds because they are managed differently. Beef operations are less intensive, and herds spend more time outdoors with more space and less contact. Typically, the pasture environment with sunshine and

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Industry News Fisheries Act Changes Could Threaten Cattle Production A last-minute amendment to the Fisheries Act, Bill C-68, would greatly expand the definition of fish habitat and could make it very difficult for the daily activities of beef producers to comply with the Act. The bill is now being studied by the Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans before it receives a final vote in the Senate. Beef Business spoke to Larry Thomas, manager of Environment and Sustainability for the Canadian Cattleman’s Association (CCA), to learn more about the bill and its potential impact on agriculture. Cattle producers are concerned about managing water and water flows because water is critical for raising cattle and managing farms and ranches. In Saskatchewan, which has seen two summers of severe drought and flooding in different parts of the province, the issue of adequate water quality and quantity is uppermost in the minds of producers as the spring production season approaches. The Bill The House of Commons passed Bill C-68 at third reading on June 20, 2018 just before breaking for summer recess, Thomas explained. Notably, the amendment to the definition of fish habitat, Subsection 2.2, was added late – just before the third reading in the House of Commons without consultation with stakeholders. The bill was passed on to the Senate for debate and had reached second reading on December 11, 2018. It will now be studied by the Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans before third reading takes place. The amendment raises a number of concerns in the cattle industry and among agriculture sectors. “Our concern,” says Thomas, “is basically what is known as habitat alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD), and how a specific amendment was slipped in at third reading that makes virtually all water bodies a fish habitat.” The amendment deems to be fish habitat areas with the necessary water flow

characteristics to sustain ecosystems of fish habitat, even if there are no fish utilizing the area for any life process. “What we are getting at here is that these proposed amendments to this act make all water bodies potentially fish habitat,” he said. With one reading left at the Senate level, stakeholders have a final chance to be heard. The CCA is asking to present to Senate seeking for the removal of Subsection 2.2, called the “Deeming Habitat Provision.” “And we want the bill to address the regulatory burden on the agricultural sector by providing a streamlined process and approval or exemption criteria for small and low risk activities,” Thomas explained, adding that the CCA had presented earlier in the process, but Subsection 2.2 was not yet included in that version at the time. Definition According to Thomas, the proposed definition of “fish habitat” has raised major concerns for agricultural producers of all types as well as rural municipalities. Fish habitat is defined as “water frequented by fish and any other areas on which fish depend directly or indirectly to carry out their life processes, including spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply and migration areas.” This means that a water body could be deemed fish habitat for its potential alone to hold fish. That is, if it had the suitable flow, quality and quantity of water to hold fish, the water body does not actually have to hold fish to be regarded as fish habitat. Issues Thomas pointed out that there are several issues associated with the amended legislation. To begin with, the current Bill C-68 essentially detaches water flows from fish and fish habitat. This will result in the potential for significantly more activities associated with cattle production to be in contravention of the Fisheries Act despite having a limited impact on actual fish populations. Two examples illustrate this point.

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In one case, a producer applies herbicide according to the label on land not anywhere near fish habitat, and then heavy rains occur, and cause run off which contains herbicide residue. In another case, a producer has cleared brush on a hill for a fence line, but a heavy rain occurs and washes debris and sediment into a water flow. Both cases could be considered a contravention under the proposed new legislation. However, in the Fisheries Act prior to 2012, serious harm had to be caused to a fish habitat to be in contravention of the Act. Under the new Act, if the residue or sediment enters water that could theoretically hold fish, then it is still a contravention. The potential to kill fish is prohibited under section 34.1 of the new proposed Act and section 36.3 putting a deleterious substance into a fish habitat. “If it has the possibility to hold fish, if it has the quantity and quality and timing and flow to support fish, even if it doesn’t hold any fish,” Thomas explained, then the presence of the substance will be in contravention of the amended Act. The above example highlights the fact that agricultural producers do not have any control over Mother Nature. There could be a massive flood event that causes sediment to alter or disrupt or destroy a fish habitat. Although the flooding occurred on the property of one or more producers, they themselves have not intentionally altered the habitat. This leads to a related question about artificial water bodies not intended to be used for fish such as drainage ditches, reservoirs and dugouts. These water bodies also have the potential to be deemed “fish habitat”. The CCA is seeking clarity on the “Deemed Habitat” definition which could impact the treatment of artificial structures in the legislation. At the same time, Thomas has not yet seen any indications in the amendments that will prohibit the use of water bodies for watering livestock. “You just can’t do continued on page 12 MARCH 2019

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Industry News Fisheries Act Changes cont. from pg. 10 anything to alter, disrupt or destroy the habitat,” he said. Impact The impact of the amended Bill C-68 is expected to be wide-ranging if it successfully passes through the Senate. It will be felt by rural governing bodies in the management of lands. For example, Rural Municipalities in the province have had to increase their noxious weed control activities due to the rapid spread of club root and other weeds. However, under the proposed amendment, spraying in or near a ditch could be considered causing harm to fish habitat if there is sufficient heavy rain to cause run off which carries the spray residue into the ditch or water body. “Under the proposed regulation, you would actually alter the fish habitat with the chemical in there,” Thomas explained. Moreover, the water body doesn’t have to contain fish. “If that residue goes into water that could theoretically hold fish, then it would be in contravention.”

Furthermore, “what used to be defined as a ditch could now be defined as fish habitat,” Thomas noted.

fish habitat could result in the potential for Department of Fisheries and Oceans enforcement.

Cattle producers will have to take care with their stock movement and watering. For example, cattle are crossing an agricultural ditch to move between pastures. The ditch has no fish and is not connected at the surface to any water body containing fish. However, the deeming provision means that the quantity, timing and quality of water flow could be comparable to other agricultural ditches that do support fish populations. As a result, this ditch being used by the cattle could be deemed fish habitat, and any harmful habitat alteration, disruption or destruction would be prohibited. Thus, the cattle crossing the ditch could potentially alter the quantity and quality of the water flow and potentially other characteristics of the ditch banks and stream bed. According to the provision, even non-permanent alteration of the

The bill amendments could also affect water bodies in fields when excess rains or flooding create sloughs in fields. Depending on the amount of water and land topography, it’s a temporary body of water that now has the quantity and the quality to potentially support fish. The potential exists because waterfowl could potentially transport the eggs of tiny fish who lay eggs on aquatic vegetation which can attach to the waterfowl. Even though there are no fish in that water body, “that would be deemed a fish habitat under the new interpretation,” Thomas noted. Another impact has to do with the safety of water bodies for cattle and humans. During hot periods in the summer, producers may treat dugouts and surface water collection systems with products continued on page 14

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Industry News Fisheries Act Changes cont. from pg. 12 like copper sulphate to prevent bluegreen algae because the water is used or accessed by humans and livestock. However, this commonplace safety activity would be in contravention of the amended Act because the dugout could potentially hold fish and could be defined as a fish habitat and the control product can be highly toxic to fish. Clearly, Bill C-68 will lead to disruptions of all types of typical agricultural activities that are unconnected to fish activities. In addition to agriculture, other industries would also be greatly impacted by the Fishing Act amendments. The mining and resource development industries have expressed similar concerns. “Anybody involved in resource work, hydro power, nuclear power – all that – has the potential

to be greatly affected by this amended act,” Thomas added. Monitoring Details about enforcement and penalties have not been determined at this early stage because the bill has yet to be passed. However, “we can anticipate there will be increased emphasis on enforcement,” Thomas stated. The last federal budget allocated significant funding to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that are expected to be allocated to increased enforcement. Fines and penalties will be determined once the Act has been adopted and its regulations developed.

Subsection 2.2. It recommends that the science, policies and procedures be developed before introducing a new approach. The CCA has also requested an opportunity to present to specific committees. Subsection 2.2 has huge implications for agricultural producers and rural municipalities with impacts ranging from cattle crossing man-made ditches to access pasture to run-offs of pesticides and sediment due to heavy rain or flooding. Even treating non-fish bearing water sources for blue-green algae could potentially be in contravention of the Act. B

Meanwhile, the CCA has made a submission of a set of recommendations to the Senate, which includes asking for the removal of the deeming provision,

Canada Launches New Food Guide Health Canada launched its new Canada Food Guide on January 22, 2019, featuring the new concepts and themes. A major change is replacing the four food groups and serving sizes with the concept of an “ideal plate” which places the priority on plant-based eating. The plate devotes 50% to vegetables and fruits, 25% to protein and 25% to grains. “We’re glad to see them dedicating half a plate to vegetables and fruits,” stated Registered Dietician Carol Harrisson. “The fact of the matter is, 50% of the calories in the Canadian diet actually come from ultra-processed foods.” She noted these are high calorie-low nutrient foods like chips and pop which have contributed to the soaring obesity rate in Canada. For this reason, the guide also advises what not to eat – foods high in saturated fat and sodium. This follows Health Canada’s earlier initiative to place front-of-package labels on foods high in sodium and saturated fat. Another new concept is merging the former meat and dairy categories into a single protein category. Harrison is glad to see beef on the plate because it is proteinrich and one of the best bioavailable 14

sources of iron. Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) welcomes the Food Guide’s promotion of healthy eating and beef’s role on the plate, but is concerned that the Guide downplays the benefits of beef as part of a healthy diet. A new theme entering the guide for the first time is environmental sustainability. This guide is designed to help Canadians choose the most sustainable foods to address green-house gas emissions, food production/distribution and food waste. According to SSGA, the guide references the footprint of food production, yet overlooks the many environmental benefits of beef production. Compared to other countries, Canadian beef cattle production has one of the highest levels of sustainability and efficiency and one of the lowest rates of greenhouse gas emissions due to efficient grazing practices and improvements in feedefficiency. The guide also addresses the theme of food skills and knowledge emphasizing how to eat. While some Canadians saw the advice about sitting down for a family meal and mindful eating as invasive and patronizing, food skills are a growing

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problem that threaten the health of Canadians. This comes as a surprise in an age of celebrity chefs and dedicated television food channels, but Harrisson concurs: “We need to really address the lack of food skills in Canada because it’s a real concern.” The average person may not pay much attention to the guide on a daily basis, but it does have a large impact on health for a lot of Canadians. School lunches, hospital menus, institutions, prisons, daycares and elderly care homes use the Food Guide. This raises some concerns for Dr. Andrew Samis, assistant professor of surgery at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. The new version of Canada’s Food Guide is not for everyone and is only one of several possibly healthy diets, he said, but Health Canada is promoting it at the expense of other options. Samis is also concerned that vulnerable people like children and the elderly will not have other dietary options. SSGA shares the concern that reducing red meat consumption could put some Canadians at risk of iron, zinc, vitamin B12 deficiencies and inadequate protein intake. B

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Kelly, Tracy, William & Wyatt Brimner Box 93, Manor, SK S0C 1R0 T 306-448-2028 • C 306-577-7698

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Industry News Transport Regulations cont. from pg. 7 Definitions According to the CFIA, the amendments also strengthened definitions of compromised and unfit animals. Extensive definitions for compromised and unfit animals are stipulated clarifying whether an animal could be transported with special measures (compromised) or not transported, unless it is to receive veterinary care and in accordance with certain requirements (unfit). There are sections that detail the handling of unfit and compromised animals. While transporters are prohibited from loading or transporting unfit animals, there is a provision for transporting these unfit and compromised animals for the purpose of receiving care. Compliance The CFIA will be checking on compliance with humane transportation requirements at various locations, including auction markets and other assembly points,

slaughter facilities, border crossings into Canada and roadside inspections. “The CFIA will use the range of enforcement and compliance tools available to pursue non-compliance both now and under the current regulations and next year when these strengthened amendments come into force,” stated Komal. The regulatory amendments will also include prohibitions against unacceptable handling practices by those involved in the loading, confinement, transport and unloading of animals. According to the CFIA, about 98% of shipments are already in compliance with the new food, water and rest requirements. But this still leaves an estimated 16 million animals of all species being transported across Canada annually that are not in compliance. Concerns Raising industry concerns, the CCA pointed out that research by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) shows that

99.95% of cattle on long-haul journeys reach their destination in good condition, although the revised regulations disregard this research. Furthermore, ongoing research supported partly by AAFC would inform a decision on how to change the regulations to ensure the best outcomes for animal care. This data is gathered from commercial cattle, transport trailers and drivers under typical commercial distances and conditions in Canada. Yet, the amendments have been released before the data collection or analysis will be completed in 2021. The industry is also disappointed that the regulations have disregarded recommendations made by cattle producers based on their long experience and practice in animal handling and minimizing stress on their animals. As the CCA noted, the amended regulations are incomplete because factors such as the stress of unloading and reloading, temperature, trailer design, among others, have not been adequately evaluated. B

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BELL ANGUS Ken & Sheila Bell COTTONWOOD ANGUS Brett Gaube GLEN GABEL ANGUS Glen Gabel HI LOW ANGUS Dan, Erin & Cassidy Howell NU-HORIZON ANGUS Kieran, Deb & Kodie Doetzel TRIPLE H ANGUS Perry, Dawn & Cory Hart VALLEY LODGE CATTLE CO. Gordon C. Roger WILLOWVIEW ANGUS Ken & Sandy Harle

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For Pictures, Video & Sale Catalogue visit www.DelormeRanch.ca Their Dams & Sires are also on display!

Monday

Da W E N

April 1, 2019 1:00 pm (CST)

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Pioneer Breeders of Angus Genetics: With integrity, pride and commitment to you; the beef producer, we continue to offer the sound, progressive, Angus breeding stock which our family has focused on for over 55 years. We welcome your calls and emails to chat or request further information, a herd tour or a sale catalogue delivered to you.

Private Treaty Sales ~ All Home-Raised

The 33 offering of Commercial Replacement Heifers: Straight Black Angus and Black Simmental/Angus Open Replacement Heifers. Prospects and Riding Horses sired by NRCHA, APHA & NCHA Hall of Famer sons.

South Shadow • Boundary & Jay En Dee • Kay Dee & Prairie Pride Angus Herds. Darby & Sarah Delorme

Don & Connie Delorme

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Industry News 2019 Enhancements Made to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance by Kim McLean, PhD, PAg

2018 was a reminder that weather is one variable that is out of the hands of livestock and forage producers. Forage production relies on early spring moisture to keep livestock on pastures longer and ensure adequate winter feeds. 2018 saw close to $10.5 million in indemnities paid out due to a lack of moisture on the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program (FRIP) alone. Producers were faced with many difficult business decisions due to this shortage in feed production. Recognizing the importance of business risk management for livestock and forage producers, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) works closely with producer associations to enhance existing programs. Much of the work focused on comments from producers and resolutions brought forward at various meetings regarding the weather station network and coverage levels available for the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program. For the 2019 growing season, SCIC is pleased to offer 55 additional weather stations for Saskatchewan producers. This expands the existing network of 131 stations to 186 which are distributed throughout the province. Nearly all agricultural land in the province will be located within 30 kilometres of a station compared to the previous 40 kilometres. These stations are highly monitored and maintained, plus, they provide the highest quality data. Producers can select whichever weather station they believe best represents their growing conditions, if the station falls within 100 kilometres of the land to be insured. Forage producers often commented that, while FRIP coverage levels matched their cost of grazing, when in a rainfall shortage, these coverage levels did not cover the costs required to replace the feed lost due to reduced production. SCIC reviewed the productive potential of the forage acres and the cost of replacing feed when hay supplies are low. The current scarce forage supply is strongly reflected in this year’s coverage. 18

Table 1. 2019 Forage Rainfall Insurance Program Coverage Options Type

High

Medium

Low

Black

Soil

Tame

104

Dark Brown

Tame

102

Brown

Tame

Black

Native

Dark Brown

Native

Brown

Native

FRIP has always relied on market pricing. Thus, in this current, short supply year with record high prices and the revised methodology, 2019 coverage levels have significantly increased. Tame grazing coverage increased over three times and native grazing over one and a half times. To give producers options and a way to manage the premium cost, SCIC created three coverage options: low, medium and high per soil zone (See Table 1). Fire insurance is included with all levels of coverage offered.

would have been a great fit for last year’s growing season.

Corn production in Saskatchewan is increasing and, while highly competitive and productive, corn does carry risk to producers growing it. In 2019, SCIC created a new Corn Rainfall Program (CRP) for all Saskatchewan corn producers, no matter the end use – grain, silage or grazing. CRP insures against a lack of rainfall, similar to FRIP or Alberta’s lack of moisture program. This program utilizes the weather station network and allows producers to select from three monthly weightings (See Table 2) to determine what best suits their growing season needs. In 2018, many areas of the province received adequate heat throughout the growing season but lacked timely rains in August resulting in lower yields than expected. Option three

2019 is an exciting year at SCIC for forage and livestock producers in Saskatchewan. The addition of new weather stations, higher coverage options and a new corn rainfall program will be highly beneficial as part of a producer’s business risk management strategy. Producers requiring additional information on these enhancements or other program offerings should talk to their local customer service office to discuss their options. B

CRP and Corn Heat Unit (CHU) have four coverage levels from which a producer can choose: $100, $150, $200 and $300 per acre. Corn growers can participate in both CRP and CHU. When doing so, their coverage will automatically be $150 per acre. New in 2019, corn acres enrolled in CRP or CHU that fail to establish will automatically be insured at $90 per acre, subject to an adjustment.

*For more information, please visit: www.saskcropinsurance.com or contact Kim McLean at 306-728-0678 or kim.mclean@scic.ca.

Table 2. Monthly Corn Rainfall Program Weighting Options May

June

July

Option 1

20%

40%

Option 2

15%

35%

Option 3

20%

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August

Total

40%

100%

35%

15%

100%

40%

100%

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SONS SELL

RED SIX MILE MOONSHINE MAN

RED LAURON SCENIC ROUTE 8Y

EPDs BW: -1.1 WW: 41 YW: 78 Milk: 17 TM: 38

EPDs BW: -6.8 WW: 16 YW: 25 Milk: 26 TM: 34

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RED TR LITTLE DEEP 285B SIRE: RED BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

DAM: RED TR MISS PATHY 1170Y

EPDs BW: 3.1 WW: 56 YW: 96 Milk: 25 TM: 53

Other Herd Sires

Red Flying K Wyoming 105C Red Flying K Arrow 182D Red Flying K Ajax 252D Red Lazy MC Parker 197C Red Lauron Rolling Deep 127B

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Markets and Trade

230

2017 2018

180

2019 130

360 310 2016 260

2017 2018

210

2019

160

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

2016

Price per hundred weight

SK Weekly Average Price 500-600 lbs Steers

280

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Source: CanFax

AB Fed Steer Prices 180 170

2016

160

2017

150

2018

140

2019

130

CDN $ - US terms

Price per hundred weight

0.98

190

0.93 0.88

2019

0.83

2018

0.78

5 yr avg

0.73

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

0.68

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

120 Source: CanFax

Alberta Weekly D1 & D2 Cows 120.00

290.00

110.00

270.00

100.00

Source: Bank of Canada

Lethbridge Barley Price

2016

90.00

2017

80.00

2018

70.00

2019

250.00 2016

230.00

2017

210.00

2018

190.00

2019

170.00 150.00

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

60.00

Price per tonne

Price per hundred weight

Source: CanFax

Weekly Canadian Dollar

200

Source: CanFax Source: CanFax

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Price per hundred weight

SK Weekly Average Price Heifers 500-600 lbs

Source: CanFax

For more information visit www.canfax.ca

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he t n o ht g u a c t n e i g g t n ’ i n ok do o l e d outsi CRESCENT CREEK OUTSIDE 7F

WMO 7F

SIRE: HA Outside 5161 DAM: Bar DK Ruth 57’14

CRESCENT CREEK FNA 22F

WMO 22F

SIRE: HA OUTSIDE 516 1 DAM: AW ESTER 23A

21st ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE saturday, APRIL 6, 2019 ON THE FARM GOODEVE, SK SALE 1PM

OFFERING APPROXIMATELY 60 BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS & 35 TOP CUT OPEN REPLACEMENT FEMALES FEATURING PROGENY FROM: CHAPMAn MeMeNto 3589A - hA oUtSide 5161 CReScent CReek alteRnatIVe 516 CReScent CReek FoRTUne 169C - MAR iNnoVATion 251 CALVING EASE SPECIALISTS: PA FoRTitude 2500 - S McCoY 373 PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR ON FARM OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 17, 2019

CATTLE VIDEOS AVAILABLE EARLY MARCH @ WWW.CRESCENTCREEKANGUS.COM KIM, WES & FAMILY - IRENE OLYNYK - BOX 192 GOODEVE SK S0A 1C0 - HOME: 306-876-4420 WES CELL: 306-728-8284 - WADE CELL: 306-730-7673- INFO@CRESCENTCREEKANGUS.COM

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Markets and Trade RETAIL MEAT PRICE SURVEY as of March 1, 2019 ($/lb)

CO-OP

SAFEWAY

Ground beef/lean

4.50

4.99

SAVE-ONFOODS 6.20

Ground beef/regular

4.50

Roast/cross rib

6.50

Roast/rib Roast/outside round

CUTS

SOBEYS

SUPERSTORE

4.99

2.88

5.00

4.50

4.23

9.00

9.41

5.21

12.01

15.02

6.00

5.57

Steak/rib eye

15.22

17.02

19.53

18.02

14.56

Steak/round

7.00

7.50

8.00

6.40

Steak/sirloin

12.01

5.00

6.99

6.98

Steak/T-bone

12.01

17.03

17.53

Steak/tenderloin

24.08

24.54

25.03

23.62

* these items were not in the display case on this date

DIAMOND W 65 CHAROLAIS & RED ANGUS

BULLS

On Offer

CHAROLAIS 45 Two Year Olds & Yearlings RED & BLACK ANGUS 20 Yearlings

Our bulls will work for you:

17th Annual Tuesday, March 19, 2019 • 1:30 PM Bull Sale VALLEY LIVESTOCK SALES, MINITONAS, MB

WIE 63F Sparrows Marcellus x M6 Grid Maker BW 100, Oct 21 WW 800, Feb 6 YW 1345 CE 7.8 BW -.3 WW 42 YW 82 M 23 TM 44

• Big, solid bulls that can cover pastures • Lot of Hair – Full of Meat • Big Testicles, Good Feet, Easy Fleshing • Structurally sound • Performance Tested • Semen Tested, Measured and Ready to Work!

WIO 15F Red Geis Rambler 72'11 X Red Get-A-Long Unltd 863 BW 90, Oct 21 WW 750, Feb 6 YW 1310 BW 1.7 WW 38 YW 58 M 15 TM 34 CE 1.5

Commercial Consultants:

Orland Walker Box 235, Hudson Bay, SK S0E 0Y0 T 306-865-3953 C 306-865-6539 diamondw@sasktel.net

Clayton Hawreluik, Heartland Livestock, Yorkton, SK 306-621-3824; Ron Reed Livestock, Lethbridge, AB 403-625-0233

Valley Livestock Sales: Randy Hart, 204-734-8624

WOB 45F Sparrows Barbato x LT Bluegrass BW 110, Oct 21 WW 845, Feb 6 YW 1400 CE 9.1 BW .8 WW 41 YW 87 M 23 TM 43 Sale Manager:

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55 CHAROLAIS YEARLINGS • 50 BLACK & 15 RED ANGUS YEARLINGS 15 BLACK and RED ANGUS 2 YEAR OLDS • SELECT GROUP OF OPEN HEIFERS

WALKERBRAE WARRIOR 116Z

LEO 19F • CALVING EASE LEGEND

YOUNG DALE ZORIAN 106Z

LEO 153F • DEEP DIPLOMAT

RED KENRAY STAUNCH 61D

LEO 159F • PERFORMANCE LEGEND

Catalogue available online at www.cattlemanagement.ca and www.bylivestock.com • Videos available at www.livestockplus.ca Sale Manager:

Collin, Michelle & Hillary Sauder T/F 306-677-2507 C 306-677-7544 windy.willows@sasktel.net www.windywillows.ca

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OBI LIVESTOCK LTD. Mark Holowaychuk 403.896.4990 Roger Peters 403.828.9815 www.cattlemanagement.ca

Garner & Lori Deobald Brian & Kylie Hawkins T 306-677-2589 C 306-677-7777 g.deobald@sasktel.net www.cedarleafarms.com

Online bidding:

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Feature Surveillance System Keeps Canada's Bovine Tuberculosis Free Status The second case of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in two years was found in Western Canada in late 2018. Back in November, laboratory testing confirmed bovine TB in four animals on a farm in British Columbia’s southern interior. Since bovine TB is a reportable disease in Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) immediately launched an investigation, which is still ongoing. As of February 25, CFIA is looking at 18 herds in three provinces involving 15,000 animals. Is Bovine TB making a comeback in Canada? It’s unlikely and, in fact, these cases indicate how highly effective the bovine TB surveillance system and the national TB eradication program have been in keeping bTB a rare disease in Canada. Beef Business sat down with Dr. Betty Althouse, Saskatchewan’s Chief Veterinary Officer and Manager of the Animal Health Unit, to understand more about bovine TB, its threat to the Canadian herd, as well as Canada’s bTB surveillance system. The Disease Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic contagious bacterial disease of livestock, and sometimes other species of mammals, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). M. bovis is quite resilient and has adapted to remain undetected in the animal’s immune system. “It can lie dormant in the lymph nodes or other parts of the body for years,” Althouse explained. Given the difficulty in detecting it with diagnostic testing, that raises the probability that animals can be carriers. In addition, she added, M. bovis “is quite hardy in the environment surviving in the cold or in an organic environment.” Nonetheless, exposure to sunlight and high temperatures over time will deactivate it. Transmission Normally, bTB is transmitted along respiratory and oral routes mostly from animal to animal through coughing or through saliva. It can also be transmitted in milk. For example, in untested animals, when a calf drinks the infected milk, 24

lesions are more likely to be found in the lymph nodes and along the gastrointestinal tract. Transmission is possible through urine and feces as well, but is less likely. Transmission usually occurs through direct contact, but it can take place through the environment as well. For example, if an infected animal is feeding off a hay bale and leaves respiratory secretions on the feed, the bacteria could be picked up by another animal eating the bales. This was the suspected transmission pathway between wildlife and livestock in Manitoba around the Riding Mountain National Park area. Infected elk would leave the park and feed on round bales in pastures, mixing with local livestock. Reservoirs of TB in wildlife can lead to infections in cattle. There are two known wild animal reservoirs in Canada – in elk in Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba and in bison in Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta. Thus, additional surveillance of domestic and wild animals takes place in these areas to control and prevent transmission between the wild animals and the livestock around them. “We have no known reservoir in Saskatchewan,” Althouse said. Saskatchewan’s white-tailed deer population is healthy and is not found to have bTB. Animals Almost any mammal can contract bTB and some are more susceptible. Cattle are the main species to be infected by M. bovis. The disease can spread to other small mammals on a farm, like horses, sheep and dogs. During a TB investigation, the CFIA conducts a risk assessment of the farm to identify the probability of contact and the degree of infection of bTB and how it spread within the herd. They also assess the likelihood of other animals on the farm to have been infected. Previously, all animals on an infected farm were routinely destroyed. In recent years, the CFIA has refined its risk assessments so that a dog or a horse on an infected farm

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doesn’t always have to be destroyed along with the cattle herd. Although there are human strains of TB (M. tuberculosis), people can also be infected by the bovine strain with Africa and Asia having the highest rates of bTB. According to the World Health Organization, there were an estimated 147,000 new cases of bTB in 2016 and about 12,500 deaths. Humans can become infected with bTB mainly through drinking unpasteurized milk from an infected cow, but also by handling infected meat, for example, by workers during the slaughter of cattle or at a post-mortem. The routine handling of cattle for day-to-day management activities has a low chance of transmitting the disease. Generally, the CFIA would advise the owners of an infected herd or trace out animals to speak to their public health care provider or health district for questions about their own health. Still, the risk of humans being infected is still quite low. Symptoms Because Canada is at the point of eradicating bTB, symptoms are very rarely seen in live cattle. The long-standing clinical cases would indicate weight loss or emaciation, or some signs of coughing or respiratory disease. “It would be pretty unusual to actually see clinical signs in Canada where we have a long-standing eradication program,” she stated. Most cases of bTB are seen at slaughter when lesions that look suspicious are found in the lymph nodes or lungs in what appear to be healthy animals. In fact, the Canadian meat inspection system was originally designed to detect TB. “The way we examine carcasses and check lymph nodes was initially developed for TB detection when there used to be much higher levels in North America,” said Althouse. continued on page 26

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Feature Bovine Tuberculosis cont. from pg. 24 Policy and Protocols Bovine TB is a federally reportable disease. Therefore, all cases must be reported to the CFIA. Canada has had a mandatory nationwide eradication program for bovine TB since 1923. As a result, it’s a rare disease today. “We’ve had a long ongoing battle with TB to eradicate it from the levels it was at in the 1920s, where up to 5% of animals were infected,” Althouse noted. If an animal is suspected to be infected, the CFIA conducts an investigation to determine if the disease is present. Testing for bovine TB is done on a herd basis using a robust testing procedure. The CFIA uses a skin test on exposed herds and any reactors receive a blood test or they are sent to slaughter where an enhanced post-mortem takes place. At slaughter, a whole series of lymph nodes and tissues are collected, tested and then sent for culture.

Testing A DNA analysis of the bacteria is carried out when a case of bovine TB is confirmed, and a laboratory culture is grown. The genome of the bacteria, which determines its strain, is compared to the genomes found in previous incidents. If a strain is a close match to a previous incident it could help identify a potential source. For example, in the current B.C. investigations, test results of the infected herd have identified the strain of bovine TB to be distinct from any cases previously detected in Canadian wildlife or domestic livestock. The strain in B.C. is not related to the 2016 case of bTB in Alberta, and does not match the strain of bTB detected last fall in North Dakota. The source of the B.C. strain is currently unknown, and it may not be identified at the conclusion of the investigation. Canada has seen a few isolated cases of bTB in the recent past couple of decades. In 2011, there was a case in the B.C. interior and in 2016 there was the

case in Alberta that involved trace out herds in Saskatchewan. In Manitoba, the Riding Mountain Eradication Area (RMEA) was established in 2003 to address the risk of infected deer and elk in the area transmitting the disease to livestock. The most recent case of bovine TB in livestock in the RMEA was in 2008. Interestingly, at the same time that the B.C. case was identified, North Dakota officials confirmed a rare strain of bovine TB in seven cows in late 2018. Globally, TB is still a worldwide problem with the highest rates found in developing countries. Prevention The Canadian domestic herd is considered bovine TB free despite the occurrence of occasional outbreaks. This means that Canadian cattle and beef can continue to be freely traded to the U.S. and abroad without barriers. Some countries might request a negative TB test before they import animals from Canada. However,

If testing confirms bovine TB on a premises, the CFIA alerts the provincial health department and implements strict disease eradication measures to eliminate the infection and prevent further spread to livestock, humans, and wildlife. There is no treatment option for the cattle and vaccination is prohibited in Canada because there is an eradication policy. Currently, there is no approved bovine TB vaccine in Canada. The animals are destroyed as part of the disease control program. The CFIA’s eradication measures include implementing a quarantine and restricting the movement of animals and equipment; humane destruction of all infected and susceptible exposed animals; cleaning and disinfection of infected premises and equipment; investigation and testing of all at-risk livestock herds which are epidemiologically associated with the infected premises (tracing); testing livestock and wildlife within a surveillance zone surrounding the infected premises; and testing any livestock herds that are re-stocked onto a premises where bovine TB was previously confirmed.

continued on page 58

Vaccinate against anthrax Anthrax is present in the environment across much of Saskatchewan. Beef cattle and bison are the animals most likely to contract the disease, but vaccination provides good protection against it.

Contact your local veterinarian for more information on anthrax vaccines for your herd. saskatchewan.ca/livestock

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Feature Tapping the Potential of Irrigation in Saskatchewan Irrigation in Saskatchewan has the potential to boost the economy, providing cash crops, more jobs and an economic spin-off for local economies. “The opportunities in Saskatchewan are really endless,” said Aaron Gray, president of Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association (SIPA), adding. “We have lots of land and lots of fresh water all over the province. There is no reason why irrigation can’t expand at an exponential rate.” This conclusion has been supported by research. The expansion of irrigation in the province can bring about significant economic impacts, according to Jillian Brown, an agricultural economist, who completed her master’s thesis on Saskatchewan irrigation. She concluded that, beyond increasing crop production, irrigation can be used as a tool for economic stability as well as for regional and community economic growth.

Background SIPA represents its member irrigation districts and is a voice for producers. It believes that irrigation needs to be developed with sustained planning, investment and action. Part of SIPA’s mandate is to work with the federal and provincial governments to develop the province’s water resources. The province has four development areas for irrigation. The big irrigation projects in the province are the Luck Lake Irrigation District (LLID), the South Saskatchewan River Irrigation District (SSRID) and the Riverhurst Irrigation District (RID), which are around Diefenbaker Lake. While irrigation takes place in each area, the Lake Diefenbaker District (LDDA) is the most intensive of the areas. At the same time, Gray noted that Diefenbaker Lake is not being used to its full potential with only about 2% of the water reservoir

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being used for irrigation. Gray explained that reservoirs and dams, as well as rivers, are the best sources for irrigation. Reservoirs also offer protection from drought and flood. Today, about 550 million cubic metres of water in the province are diverted for irrigation, according to Cassi Smith who authored Our Greatest Resource: A Look at Irrigation in Saskatchewan for SIPA. Notably, this volume is less than the volume that is evaporated. With improved technology, irrigation is being used more efficiently to grow better crops with substantially less water than 30 to 40 years ago, Gray stated. Development According to Brown’s research, Saskatchewan potentially could expand irrigation up to 500,000 acres through continued on page 30

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MERIT RENEGADE 8130

MERIT STONE COLD 8151

MERIT WHISKEY 8010

MERIT KINGSMAN 8030

Better

The basics of cattle breeding are the fundamental building blocks of a successful program. It starts with vigorous, unassisted born calves, out of mothers that are feminine, hardy, sound structured and minded, efficient, fertile and motherly with quality udders, and sired by bulls that are masculine, athletic, fertile, sound, with good performance. Merit bulls are bred to be better at the basics.

COCKBURN/MERIT BULL SALE Monday, March 25th, Moose Jaw, SK grassroots – family – passion – program Trent, Janelle, Macy, Garrett & Carson Liebreich Radville, Saskatchewan

MARCH 2019

MERIT KINGSMAN 8030

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Feature Irrigation cont. from pg. 28 the development of Lake Diefenbaker, but so far, only a fraction, 116,485 acres (23.3%), has been developed in the LDDA. Irrigation development in the LDDA began after the completion of Lake Diefenbaker and its related infrastructure. Between 2011 and 2016, there were 8,472 irrigated acres developed for a total of $26.54 million, including $21.13 million of federal funding and the remainder from various irrigation districts. This occurred as a result of infill development, an extension of water uses from the existing irrigation infrastructure. While the numbers look promising, developing irrigation is rather capital intensive, Brown pointed out. She has identified in her research four types of expenditures required for irrigation development in Saskatchewan: off-farm infrastructure, including operations and maintenance, on-farm development of

infrastructure for delivery of water to crop, and the actual use of water for crop irrigation and raising livestock. At the same time, more irrigation would boost production and help the province to meet its export targets, she added. Brown’s study estimated that the total economic impacts of the LDDA development in Saskatchewan over 20 years to be $200.83 million in output (sales), $86.60 million in GDP impacts, and $62.48 million in impacts to household income, with 1,179 full time jobs to have been created as a result. Her study also determined that, regionally, irrigation stimulates economic development. The direct impacts include larger and more productive cash crops and livestock production, employment generated from managing and processing the additional production. There is also indirect benefit locally and to the province by the producers increasing their spending on equipment, goods and services.

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For 2011, she found the total economic impacts to be $116.53 million in output (sales) which generated $78.47 million in GDP contributions at market prices. In the region, $58.72 million was generated in household income along with 1,323 full time-equivalent jobs. With further irrigation expansion of 32,250 acres in the LDDA region as a single project developed over 20 years, Brown projects the total economic impact to be of $603.70 million in output (sales) impacts, $240.89 million in GDP impacts, and $181.12 million in household income impacts with 2,908 full time jobs. Benefits Many stakeholders have an interest in Saskatchewan’s water resources, including the government, agriculture, industry, recreation groups, wetland managers and others. Irrigation is an important use of water resources. “Having a reservoir sending controlled water would also allow for water security for some cities that do not have that advantage,” said Gray. “A fully-diversified irrigation economy will create returns to farmers and society and make significant contributions to provincial output as well as increase household and rural farm incomes and employment,” stated Smith. Gray believes that water infrastructure benefits the province as a whole for agriculture, recreation and industry like mining and the oil and gas sectors. It could also benefit the development of cities, towns and municipalities. One potential benefit for livestock production is being able to produce continuous fodder and hay to reduce costs. “In the livestock sector it would be very beneficial because you are guaranteed fodder for your cattle,” said Gray. “You can pretty much get three full high-quality hay crops a year and not have to worry about having to put up dry feed in between times.” He added that irrigation will also benefit growing corn, which has become a popular crop in Saskatchewan. “You can really get some good tonnage off every acre, whereas you wouldn’t be able to get that off of dryland acres,” Gray added. continued on page 39 MARCH 2019

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Feature Irrigation cont. from pg. 32 Irrigation can benefit the crop sector by being able to expand seeded acreage and the productivity of crops. It has helped to diversify crops being grown. “Irrigation has also been benefiting the vegetable growers in the province,” said Gray. Significantly, fresh vegetables have been grown in the province bringing a value-added benefit to farms and they are distributed to local retail stores. We are only producing less than 5% of consumption in Saskatchewan. In turn, the irrigation creates an economic spin off at the local community level, creating new jobs with the construction of irrigation projects and the increased productivity on farms. For every dollar spent, Gray noted, there is a trickledown effect to the growth economy to local retailers, producers and equipment dealers as well as to heavy industry, where any funding would be returned to the province exponentially.

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“This is another reason why the government should be developing this infrastructure because it helps the general public overall,” Gray said. Ideally, he would like to see the province develop a long-term irrigation strategy and invest in infrastructure with a network that producers can tap into. Process If a producer wants to set up irrigation on their farm, there is an established process. They can apply to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Crops and Irrigation Branch in Outlook. A farm assessment would be conducted to determine the possibilities for irrigation. They would have to apply for a soil analysis to ensure the soil supports irrigation. If the farm meets the criteria, they will be issued an Irrigation Certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture Crops and Irrigation Branch for the project location. They would further need to apply for water allocation and an Approval to Construct permit from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency and a Water Rights file number with the Water Security Agency.

Rent

Change

2012

$6.09

54.96%

2013

$5.99

-1.64%

2014

$6.42

7.18%

2015

$11.19

74.30%

2016

$10.87

-2.86%

2017

$7.17

-34.04%

2018

$8.97

25.10%

2019

$8.50

-5.24%

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November

Weighting

$76.41

$71.74

12.00%

$8.89

Feeder steers 800-900 lbs

$196.98

$187.25

17.00%

$32.66

Feeder steers 500-600 lbs

$220.32

$213.14

35.00%

$75.86

Slaughter D1 & D2 cows

Feeder heifers > 800 lbs

$175.46

$168.03

21.00%

$36.07

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$180.54

15.00%

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Rent

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Traditionally, producers have selected for calving ease by choosing to use low birth weight bulls, thinking that low birth weight means high calving ease. The two traits are associated but they are not the same. Low birth weight contributes to calving ease, but it is not the complete answer. Females should be able to easily calve a calf that is seven percent of their body weight, so females ranging between 1100-1500 pounds should calve a 77-105 pound calf unassisted. Successful calving is also genetically inﬂuenced by the shape of the calf, gestation and calf vigour. All traits where Angus leads the competition.

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Science and Production Supplementing Cattle with Pellets on Pasture: An Example Where Bigger is Better!

by Greg Penner, PhD, and Liam Kelln, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan While it might seem far away right now, the new grazing season is coming and with it comes both opportunity and challenge. As forage quality and supply are dependent on weather patterns, being aware of options to manage cost or maximize return on investment can greatly improve cattle productivity and profitability. For example, while grazing is a low-cost and high-value feeding system, there are times when the quality of forage may not meet the nutrient requirements of cattle, or when it may be desirable to extend the available forage (e.g. drought). In such situations, the use of supplemental feed, such as pelleted feeds, can be a viable option. Feeding pellets on grass or snow is the simplest approach and allows you to ensure there is adequate “bunk” space. Have you ever wondered how much of the pellet cows actually are consuming, and whether there are ways to ensure cows get what you provide? Surprisingly, this type of information hasn’t been available before. A recent study conducted at the University of Saskatchewan tried to answer this question. We wanted to find out how much pellet would be left when cattle are fed on the ground and whether the pellet size affects the amount consumed. We ran a test to examine the effect of pellet size. We produced pellets that were 4 mm (SM) and 11 mm (MED) in diameter using a conventional pellet mill. We also used a Biomass Briquette System (model BP–100, Biomass Briquette Systems, Chico, CA, USA) to produce pellets that had a diameter of 50 mm (LRG). The photo above illustrates these pellet sizes. This allowed us to apply treatments using three pellets that differed markedly in size. A particular challenge the research team faced was that there were no methods to

measure how much of the pellets were not eaten when the cattle were fed on the ground. Simply put, it is not possible to accurately separate pellet fines from the grass canopy and soil below. To address this challenge, we developed a system where cattle were fed the pellet on artificial turf, as seen in the photo below. The artificial turf was used to mimic the physical structure of pasture, while allowing us to measure the residual pellets and pellet fines that cattle could not eat. All cattle received the same diet and 2.44 kg/d of their respective pellet. The study found that heifers consuming the LRG pellet had the greatest pellet consumption (2.24 kg/d), those consuming MED pellets had intermediate (2.12 kg/d), and heifers consuming SM pellets ate the least (2.06 kg/d). It is important to remember that the amount of pellet offered was equal for all treatments. The amount of pellet that was not consumed represented 7.9%, 12.4% and 14.4% relative to the amount offered for LRG, MED, and SM pellets, respectively. Taking a closer look at what made up the pellet refusals, it was found that 37.8%, 44.2% and 45.8% of the refusals for SM, MED, and LRG pellets, respectively, were pellet fines that passed through a 1.18 mm sieve. Notably, the greatest pellet refusals were seen with the SM, then MED, then LRG pellets. Importantly, feeding the LRG pellets reduced the quantity of wholepellets that were not eaten relative to SM and MED pellets. Unfortunately, when feeding SM and MED pellets, some of the intact pellets can fall through the grass canopy and are unable to be consumed due to the way cattle eat. What does this all this mean? First of all, when feeding pellets directly on grass, we observed that pellet waste ranged between 8% and 14%. This is a consideration to be factored in when

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This photo shows the relative size of the large pellets (LRG: 50 mm diameter), medium pellets (MED: 11 mm diameter), and small pellets (SM: 4 mm diameter). providing the pellet (feed more to account for waste as we do with forages) and when calculating the cost of the pelleted feed. For example, assuming a pellet cost of $250/metric tonne, the cost of consumed pellet would range from $271 to $291/ metric tonne if pellet wastage was 8% and 14%, respectively. This also can be interpreted to suggest that producers could justify paying $20/metric tonne more for the large pellets than the small pellets. Of course, pellet waste can nearly be eliminated if using a feed bunk. Secondly, pellet quality can have a large impact. Most of the wasted pellet in the present study was due to fines. Fines may be present even after the pelleting process and as pellets are damaged from mechanical action such as auguring and transportation. Increasing the percent of fines will drastically increase the risk of wasted feed. Currently, we are not aware of any mills producing the large pellets. However, trends for greater utilization of the MED pellets relative to the SM were also observed. Producers could request MED pellets from their local feed mills. However, producers should anticipate that pellet cost may be slightly greater for MED pellets than SM pellets given that throughput during pelleting decreases

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Science and Production and there is labour associated with changing the pellet die. Nevertheless, this study has demonstrated that pellet size has an impact on pellet waste and the amount consumed by cattle. The data can also be used to provide an indication of the amount of waste producers can expect if choosing to feed on grass or snow. *Dr. Greg Penner is an Associate Professor and Centennial Enhancement Chair in Ruminant Nutritional Physiology in

the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Liam Kelln is a graduate student working under Dr. Penner in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. This study was funded by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture through the Agriculture Development Fund in partnership with the Growing Forward Program administered by the Government of Canada.

Artificial turf used to enable measurement of pellet intake. This photo includes large pellets (50 mm diameter).

Sulphate in Water Research Project at LFCE A research project looking at high sulphate levels found in the drinking water of cattle across the Prairies has been launched by livestock researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. The impact of poor-quality water made headlines in the summer of 2017 when 200 cattle died in a pasture near Shamrock, Saskatchewan. Researchers determined that the extremely high level of sulphates (SO42-) in the animals’ drinking water contributed to their deaths. The sulphate research project received $82,900 in funding under the new Strategic Field Program through the federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) initiative. Dr. Greg Penner, a University of Saskatchewan associate professor has been contracted by Saskatchewan Agriculture to conduct the research. The study is evaluating the sulfate intake in varying quantities of water consumed. Once the researchers determine the effects of various levels of sulphates in drinking water, they hope to conduct further research in order to recommend how to properly compensate for elevated sulphates in water by providing cattle with mineral supplements. The project will be based at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence and will make use of its Metabolism Barn, whose world-class facilities are unique in North America. “While we call it a “barn”, this

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really is a lab, not a barn,” said Penner. “The design of the barn is intended to support highly-detailed and frequent scientific measurements. We are really trying to find out why things happen nutritionally and how things happen nutritionally, not just what happens.” “With the new barn, we can manipulate the quality of water and measure the quantity of water delivered at an animal level, something we can’t do in outdoor pens and something we couldn’t do in our previous facility,” said Penner. Within each of the barn’s 24 stalls, researchers can precisely measure several factors on an individual animal, including body weight and feed and water intake. The stalls make collecting blood, fecal and urine samples safer for the animals and those working with the animals. A lot of marginal land is used for grazing cattle, but sometimes the water sources located there are of lower quality. The cattle can survive drinking poor-quality water in some cases, but it makes it difficult to thrive. When cattle drink water with high levels of sulphates, those sulphates bind trace minerals in the animals’ rumens, which means their bodies can’t absorb the minerals. The consequences can include diarrhea, reduced fertility and milk production, slow growth, a depressed immune system and polio.

Dr. Greg Penner, associate professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan is at the Metabolism Barn at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence south of Clavet. Penner is leading a research project on sulphate levels found in the drinking water of cattle. Photo courtesy of Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

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Science and Production Here’s to a Successful Grazing Season by Jason Pollock, CEO, Livestock Services of SK

With spring around the corner, it is a good time to be shopping for bulls, making last minute preparations for seeding or next winter’s feed requirements, and generally thinking about how to get the most out of the few short months we call summer. For those of you who are planning to send your cattle to pasture in someone else’s care or doing some custom grazing yourself, it is important to consider a few key components to a successful experience. We have discussed this topic a few times and we will continue to do so as the most common issues we face between producers regard poorly written agreements and contracts that aren’t worth the paper they are written on – assuming they are on paper at all. Given the large number of cattle involved across our province, the number of problems we assist with is relatively small. It’s not often that a cattle deal goes bad, but when it does, having the right contracts and agreements in place can save you a lot of hassle. The basic template for a custom grazing agreement should include, at a minimum, the length of term, price, and conditions (fencing, mineral, death loss, herd health, etc.) agreed to by the parties. An original dated and signed copy of the agreement as well as a signed delivery receipt (manifest) showing the total number of animals should be retained by each party as well. If you are putting your cattle in a co-op or community pasture, it is a good idea to have adequate ownership identification on the animals as well due to the mixing of cattle from different producers into larger herds. From an inspector’s point of view, the best and easiest form of identification is a hot brand. A properly applied hot brand provides the best means to visually inspect each animal in the shortest amount of time and with the least amount of stress. A proper hot brand is easy to identify and eliminates many mix-ups that

can occur in non-branded animals or in animals that only carry a dangle tag. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is also a form of identification, but this information is not accessible to the inspector. We are limited to simply reporting the number to the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) and then allowing them to follow their process for reaching the owner of the RFID tag. This does not help much when dusk is approaching, and you are loading a truck out on the pasture. Each fall, when cattle start to come off pastures, we seem to spend an exceptional amount of time sorting through cattle that have been mixed throughout the grazing season, usually due to fence crawlers, wildlife taking down fences and just general cattle issues. On large pastures, with good management, load out time isn’t very eventful, but in some of the areas where large groups of animals are brought together from across the prairies, we see many mix ups. We are left to sort out issues relating to ownership and rightful destinations. Proper identification on your animals will help our inspectors ensure your cattle do not go where they do not belong. In addition, being on site yourself during load out, or having a knowledgeable representative there can also help to protect your interests. A little planning now, while the snow is on the ground, will go a long way to help you have a successful grazing season. Regardless of the identification method you choose, our inspectors will use it to help sort through things this fall when you move your calves to market or bring cows home from pastures. This past fall, we had a couple of pairs end up in Alberta and then they were brought back to their rightful owners. While it was a good thing to get it sorted out, it did add quite a few unnecessary miles of travel for the animals.

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As I have stated in past articles, our inspectors work diligently throughout the year to identify ownership of animals before sale and movement out of province. This provides a critical link of protection to all producers within the industry and provides significant value. In the 2018 fiscal year, we redirected funds in excess of $4.5 million on almost 3,000 head of cattle. This is only one element of value that inspection provides to the industry. There are also withholds, stray animal identification, missing and stolen livestock investigations and other benefits. While we cannot advocate one form of identification over another, any form of identification is better than none. There are undoubtedly better options for producers that allow our inspectors to do their job most effectively. Your cattle are your asset and your identification choices can matter a great deal if there happens to be a mix-up that our inspectors are required to help figure out. Regardless of your choice of identification, our inspectors will work to the best of their ability to protect you and all producers from the issues that arise when cattle go out and return from summer grazing. If you do not own a brand or have questions about brands, please give our Brand Registrar a call at (306) 546-5086, or talk to your local LSS inspector. They will be happy to help you.

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Science and Production Active Missing Livestock Files February 2019

Area missing from

Number of head

Animal description

Glen Ewen

Broadview

Brand description

Brand location

RCMP subdivision

Livestock Branch contact

Date reported

Yearling heifers

Left Hip

Carnduff

Moosomin 306-435-4582

Feb. 6

Cows

Left Hip

Broadview

Moosomin 306-435-4582

Dec. 24

Sceptre

2018 Calves

Right Rib

Leader

Swift Current 306-773-8312

Jan. 3

Waseca

Cows

Right Rib

Lloydminster

North Battleford 306-446-7404

Feb. 2

Waseca

Calves

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Lloydminster

North Battleford 306-446-7404

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Bull

Left Rib

Macklin

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Stewardship Managing Habitat for Single Species, Multiple Species, Communities, or Ecosystem? by Diego Steinaker, SK Prairie Conservation Action Plan

Managers have a continuum of options for managing habitats and resources, from one species or a few species to the management of the entire communities, landscapes or ecosystem. Each approach has pros and cons, and managers must decide which approach meets their objectives. Single to Multiple Species Management Habitat management for target species generally relies on the principle that, by managing for one or a few species, it would provide a suitable habitat for numerous other species as well. This assumption is particularly valid for a group of species that utilize similar resources. However, an ecosystem generally encompasses a large number of species and each species exploits a unique ecological niche (e.g., food and shelter needs). Many of the species’ niches overlap to some extent, but many other species may have completely different ecological niches. Therefore, managing for one or several species may reduce habitat quality and quantity for species with different ecological requirements. For example, managing grassland habitats for Sprague’s Pipit that requires continued grass vegetation (not too tall and dense or short and spare) with light to moderate grazing and periodic prescribed fires will reduce habitat availability for species that require isolated tall shrubs and variable height grass vegetation such as Loggerhead Shrikes. Thus, management plans that aim to reach species-specific habitat targets may conflict with habitat requirements of other species. In other words, best management practices (BMPs) for one given species may be not the best practices for another species. The main challenge for land managers here is managing habitat for multiple species, dealing with conflicting BMPs for species that share the same landscape and time, but have different ecological requirements. An advantage of multiple38

species approaches is that managers can account for numerous species through management activities at a cost that is equal to or even less than that incurred for single species. However, we should not rule out specificspecies approaches for management and conservation. Ultimately, the managers’ chosen approach will depend on their specific objectives. If the main objective is to recover a particular threatened or endangered species with relevant ecological, economic or social importance, then a single-species management approach will be more convenient for faster and more effective results. In addition, federal and provincial funding for research and conservation mainly supports habitat management projects for species listed as threatened by the Canadian Species at Risk Act, encouraging species-based approaches over conservation to higher levels of organization (community, landscape, and ecosystem). Some authors maintain that there is not much difference between approaches (i.e., species, community, landscape, and ecosystem): If you want to manage for a species you need to look at community, landscape and ecosystem. In addition, it is valid and even desirable to use the ability of iconic or emblematic species to capture the public’s attention and, thereby, funding support for conservation. If Greater Sage-grouse, for example, is an emblematic species on native prairies that mobilize people, a singlespecies management approach may be more appropriate. Managing for that particular species will finally contribute to preserving the entire ecosystem for all the other species that share its habitat. However, as Ken Thompson, the author of Do We Need Pandas?, asserts, this “iconic species” approach may lead to the wrong idea that there is a “Greater Sage-grouse problem” when in fact the decline in

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Sage-grouse - and all other species-at-risk - populations is the result of the same mix of problems: habitat conversion, habitat degradation, climate change, invasive species, disturbances, among others. Much as we like Sage-grouse, it would be more convenient to raise awareness and educate people to understand about the real problems and causes. Ecosystem Management Approach Species are just one component of the whole ecosystem. Conservation plans should be more effective if we shift from species-based approaches to more comprehensive and holistic ecosystem approaches, i.e., management plans that provide diverse environmental conditions to meet the needs of multiple species. Such management plans cannot be focused on particular speciesspecific habitat requirements, but must strive to maintain the functionality of the ecosystem, that is, the biological, biogeochemical and physical processes and components within the ecosystem. Managing habitat to maintain ecosystem functions will finally provide adequate conditions for all component systems, including species populations. In turn, the monitoring of the performance of species populations may be used by land managers as reliable indicators of the effectiveness of ecosystem management. We should also mention that managing for ecosystem is also important for maintaining the capacity of the ecosystem to supply other goods and services including mitigation of floods and droughts, generation of soil, carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling, pollination, and stabilization of climate. Habitat Loss: The Greatest Threat There are many threats for species-at-risk in Canadian native prairies, such as climate change, invasive species, over-hunting or trapping, changes in the frequency and intensity of disturbances, use of pesticides, change in land use, habitat degradation MARCH 2019

Stewardship and habitat loss, among others. Canada has made significant progress in reducing some of these threats and in helping some species to recover. Thus, the importance of these threats has varied through time. For example, trapping and hunting are generally well regulated today and are not a significant threat to endangered species in Canada as they were at the beginning of the last century. Of all the threats to native prairie species and of all the factors endangering wildlife, the challenge for our generation is stopping habitat loss (even over climate change). To save and recover species-at-risk we need to save habitat. Dan Kraus from Nature Conservancy Canada stated that, now, you might have thought climate change is our biggest challenge, but to save species, to prevent the further loss of Canada’s wildlife, we need to save habitat. There is no opportunity for species recovery if their habitat is lost. Changes in hunting regulations couldn’t have saved pronghorns if there wasn’t any habitat left. And solving climate change won’t protect species if, in our race to reduce carbon emissions, their habitat disappears. The leading cause of this loss is the conversion of grasslands to cropland. The conversion of intact grasslands represents a significant ecological loss that cannot easily be recovered. Agriculture and AgriFood Canada inventory indicates that an

Irrigation cont. from pg. 32

Native Prairie at Mankota Community Pasture Photo credit: D. Steinaker

average of 2.4 million acres of grasslands were converted to cropland between 1990 to 2010 in the Prairie provinces. An analysis by University of Regina professor Joe Piwowar shows a decline of 3.3 million acres over the last 25 years. The last World Wildlife Fund’s Plowprint Report, which uses AAFC data maps in its measurement of grassland conversion to cropland, confirmed the trend by stating that the highest rates of grassland conversion in the Northern Great Plains were in Saskatchewan and Alberta. At present, less than 8.2 million acres of grassland remain in Saskatchewan. This means that, out of the historical 60 million acres the Prairie ecozone once encompassed in the province, only 13.7% remains. Stopping habitat loss is the key to saving native prairie endangered species.B

Grants are available to develop the off-farm infrastructure. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s (CAP) Irrigation Development Program supports infrastructure development to increase irrigation capacity by creating a secure water supply to the edge of irrigable land parcels. It is meant to develop new irrigation both on a district or for a private irrigator. Each applicant can receive up to 67% of eligible costs for development. A maximum of $1,320 per irrigable acre developed is available, to a program maximum of $300,000 per applicant. *For more information on irrigation program: www.irrigationsaskatchewan.com https://www.saskatchewan.ca/ business/agriculture-natural-resourcesand-industry/agribusiness-farmersand-ranchers/canadian-agriculturalpartnership-cap/environmentalsustainability-and-climate-change/ irrigation-program/irrigationdevelopment-program

SSGA Members Attend Species-at-Risk Meeting Kelly Williamson, Land Use Committee co-chair for the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), and SSGA Past President Miles Anderson attended the Species-At Risk Advisory Committee (SARAC) meetings in Ottawa at the end of January. The SARAC committee met with Parliamentary Secretary Sean Casey to discuss species-at-risk conservation programs and agreements. B

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Stewardship SSGA Member Wins Conservation Award Tom Harrison was awarded the Prairie Conservation Award for Saskatchewan at the 12th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Winnipeg on February 19-21, 2019. The award is granted to one deserving recipient from each of the three Prairie Provinces once every three years, in recognition of significant long-term contributions to native habitat or speciesat-risk conservation.

The conference is held every three years since 1986. This is the premier conference for scientists, landowners, consultants, educators, nature enthusiasts, land managers, and others to share information and new approaches to conservation, agriculture and protection of prairie landscapes and native species. The next conference takes place in Alberta in 2022. B

Tom Harrison is the executive director of the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program Inc. He is a SSGA member and a well known agrologist. This award reflects Harrison’s 30 years of dedication to conservation and promotion of grassland stewardship. He takes a common-sense approach in working with producers.

Diego Steinaker (left), manager of the Prairie Conservation Action Program, presents Tom Harrison (right) the Prairie Conservation Award in Winnipeg.

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Stewardship The Future of Species-At-Risk Conservation Programs by Jeremy Pittman, University of Waterloo

How can we design species-at-risk conservation programs that work with ranchers’ existing operations and achieve conservation goals? This question is top of mind as the conservation and agricultural communities aim to advance conservation policies that maintain, or even enhance, working landscapes – or landscapes that work for people and wildlife. When it comes to designing conservation programs, we often think of them in terms of two key components: instruments and incentives. The instruments component is the general approach that is taken, or the general type of program used to advance conservation. For example, two types of instruments that have been applied for a while are land securement and conservation easements. Land securement is essentially purchasing the land for conservation purposes. Easements refer to situations where some restrictions that benefit conservation are placed on the land title. There is also a suite of more recent instruments making their way into the conservation program portfolio. Two prime examples are conservation management agreements and certification. Conservation management agreements are contracts between ranchers and conservation organizations that support conservation-friendly practices. These agreements can be set up in multiple ways and include things like the Results-based Agreements and Habitat Management Agreements currently promoted by the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) and the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program Inc. (SODCAP). Certification refers to programs, which aim to set a defensible and monitored standard for conservation outcomes on ranches, that then serves as a signal to consumers that a rancher is doing right by species-at-risk. This type of instrument is just emerging on the prairies, but there is potential for it to grow in the future. There are also other instruments out there, but MARCH 2019

these four – land securement, easements, conservation management agreements and certification – are currently top of mind. Instruments are one part of the equation, but the other critical part is the incentives. Incentives refer to the different benefits that are provided to ranchers for participating in the programs and how these benefits are structured or distributed. Many incentives are typically some kind of economic payment. Four common economic incentives are onetime payments, annual payments, costsharing and market-based premiums. One-time payments and annual payments are fairly self-explanatory; the former referring to payments that are received at a single point in time, and the latter referring to payments that are received every year that a rancher is enrolled in a program. Cost-sharing is also fairly straight-forward. It typically involves a rancher splitting the costs of conservation practices (e.g., water infrastructure, fencing) with the public via a government-administered program. Many existing conservation and environmental programs work this way. Market-based premiums are somewhat outside the norm for conservation, but again, they show great potential for the future. Market-based premiums are essentially the added economic benefits that ranchers could receive due to consumer demand for beef that protects species-at-risk and their habitats. It is an interesting idea which could be developed further in years to come. The final type of incentive to be discussed is not economic, but, rather, legal. They are often called assurances, and they come in the form of legal protection and guarantees that shield the rancher from certain aspects of legal liability associated with species-at-risk or other legislation.

and align with ranching operations, we conducted a survey of key agricultural and conservation organizations operating on the Canadian Prairies or Northern Great Plains of the United States. We asked individuals from these organizations to rate how much they thought each instrument and incentive could help improve uptake of conservation programs by ranchers, which is a critical component of achieving conservation goals. The two most highly ranked instruments were conservation management agreements and certification. Both of these are new and emerging tools that greatly extend the toolbox traditionally used for conservation. Easements – and, more specifically, term easements – were also seen as having potential. Term easements are similar to more traditional easements in that they include some restrictions and may relate to land title. But they differ in one key element – they provide land owners with greater flexibility by not requiring restrictions to remain indefinitely. The “term” part of a term easement essentially means that these instruments can be used for various lengths of time and don’t necessarily extend into perpetuity. The incentives that were ranked highest were annual payments and market-based premiums. Both of these incentives provide ranchers with a continual flow of income which can help meet the cash flow requirements of an agricultural operation, while at the same time providing an added benefit to species-at-risk and their habitat. What types of conservation programs would work best on your operation? How might some of the new and emerging conservation incentives and instruments align with your ranch’s priorities? These are key questions to think about as the conservation program landscape continues to evolve and unfold. B

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Angus Association Report by Trent Liebreich, President

Greetings from the Saskatchewan Angus Association. 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of our provincial association. As I reflect on this milestone, I am grateful for the contribution and efforts of all the stockmen and women who have believed in this great breed. Their dedication and commitment have put us at the forefront of the North American cattle industry. Our association continues to put substantial effort towards producer engagement. We have hosted a number of information sessions covering a wide range of topics ranging from water quality to marketing. Please look for more information on our next session in the Yorkton-Melville area on April 14. The Canadian Angus green tag program continues to grow – both in producer uptake and in branded beef program potential. The Canadian Angus Association and the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) are happy to announce that, starting February 2019, Canadian Angus RFID indicators (tags) are available through the CCIA web store. Visit www.canadaid.ca or call 1-877-9092333 to order either the new Temple Tag® ComfortEar® Canadian Angus RFID, or the Allflex Canadian Angus RFID indicator. Please ask for them specifically for your Angus cattle and remember that our tag program is somewhat of a “chicken and egg” scenario. In order for branded programs to be sustainable, they need a consistent supply of Angus green-tagged slaughter cattle. Junior programs continue to be a major focus for both our provincial and national associations. This year’s GOAL - Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders - conference will be held in Moose Jaw. We encourage youth from both purebred and commercial Angus operations to contact Belinda Wagner about future opportunities. There are many scholarships, awards and travel bursaries available.

representative for Saskatchewan is Bob Toner. Bob will be attending many functions and sales across the province this spring. Please take the time to visit with Bob regarding our tagging program and other Angus programs and opportunities. This past year at Canadian Western Agribition, the Saskatchewan Angus Association provided class winners in the commercial show with a package of 25 Angus RFID tags. Angus influence was strongly represented. Our 2018 Commercial Producer of the Year was Ferch Farms of Kipling, Saskatchewan. Brett Ferch and family run 400 plus straight Black Angus mother cows. They believe in and use our green tags and are a Verified Beef Plus producer. As a closing note, bull sale season is upon us. Mail boxes are filling up with sale catalogues and promotional material. There can be a lot of data and information to sort through. Don’t be afraid to ask for explanations on how that information can apply to your operation. As seedstock producers, we all want to provide the best tools for the job at hand. A friend told me once that no matter how much money or effort is spent on promotion or field services, no breed will survive if it loses its relevance to the commercial industry. The Angus breed has met great demand from the feedlots through to the packers and, ultimately, from the consumer. It’s still the adaptability and production efficiency of the Angus mother cow that has made that possible. B

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Bison Association Report by Les Kroeger, President

The Saskatchewan bison industry operates within a global marketplace. With 33.8% of the bison and 31% of the producers in Canada, according to the 2016 Agriculture Census, any changes in the Canadian bison industry will undoubtedly have an impact on the Saskatchewan bison industry. Also, changes in the Saskatchewan bison industry certainly will have an impact on the Canadian bison industry.

Growth in the bison industry in Canada is driven by domestic and global consumers. This is not going to change. What is changing is consumer tastes, preferences and eating habits. These changes are driven to some extent by the breadth of information bombarding consumers about healthy eating, competition amongst protein suppliers, including plant-based alternatives, and the influence of a number of interest groups.

In 2018 drought in many areas of Western Canada had negatively impacted pastures and feed supplies requiring producers to adjust their business strategies. In Saskatchewan the drought impacted all livestock sectors as producers adjust their herd size or compete for limited feedstocks. Reports indicate that there will be some herd adjustment as producers replace older breeding stock with younger animals with future growth dependent on weather conditions in 2019.

In Canada confusion is being created with changes to the Canada Food Guide focusing on proteins, fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Red meats and dairy have been included within the protein segment which includes vegetable proteins. To many, this suggests reduced consumption of red meats and dairy products. Other research reflects the importance of red meat and dairy products in our diets. In the U.S. marketplace the emergence of mislabeled water buffalo in both the pet product and human food marketplace is compounding some of the market uncertainty.

The bison industry relies heavily on exports of live animals as well as on meat exports. The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect in September 2017 between Canada and the European Union is showing signs of increased bison meat exports. Through the focus on targeted marketing strategies, exports to the European Union are expected to grow. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a free trade agreement between Canada and 10 other countries, has created a foundation for future exports.

As it has done in the past, the bison value chain continues to rebalance returns as it responds to market signals domestically and globally. With this rebalancing the bison industry continues to be profitable and provides great long-term investment opportunities. A survey of bison producers in the first quarter of 2014 indicated that 42% of the survey participants planned to expand their operations. The survey in the first quarter of 2018 showed that 68% of

producers planned to expand. Although the drought may have tempered the rate of growth, the bison industry continues to be profitable. One of the best indicators of the trends in the marketplace is the price of finished Grade A bulls. As the chart below demonstrates, bison prices have remained at a near three-year high. With factors like drought, trade uncertainty, higher interest rates and higher feed costs, price adjustments must be expected as conditions change. At the provincial level, the 2018 bison bull sale was very successful as were other public auctions. The Saskatchewan Bison Association in partnership with the Canadian Bison Association has completed its eighth year of its Benchmark Program. The production and financial performance indicators have proved most valuable to improve individual ranch performance as well as in developing business plans to capitalize individual ranches. At the policy level, we continue to reflect the interests of the Saskatchewan bison industry as well as to support the Canadian Bison Association in its advocacy role. As we have several members who raise both bison and cattle, please do not hesitate to contact the Saskatchewan Bison Association office at 306-5856304 if you are interested in obtaining information about opportunities in the bison industry. B

The recently completed U.S.-MexicoCanada Trade Agreement (yet to be ratified by the U.S.) has removed trade uncertainties and will allow for the continued movement of animals and product between the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. market continues to be the only market for live Canadian bison and continues to be the largest market for bison meat products from Canada. Such trade is important for the growth of both the Canadian and U.S. bison industries. MARCH 2019

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Charolais Association Report by Kelly Howe, President

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to send out best wishes for 2019. It has been a very busy and successful year for the Saskatchewan Charolais Association. The year 2018 marked another successful bull sale season building off last year’s success. Thanks to you, the commercial cattleman, because you have purchased more Charolais bulls consecutively year-overyear again. With these results and the acceptance of the Charolais cross calf on the markets these past three falls, we do believe our provincial Charolais breeders are producing a great product. I would like to thank every commercial producer for selecting Charolais genetics this past year, and I hope you continue to trust in our great product. If you are looking for a source for Charolais bulls in your area, please visit our website at http://www.charolaisbanner.com/sca/ index.htm for the Saskatchewan Charolais Breeder Directory with a listing of great Charolais genetics right in your backyard. Another thank you goes out to our 4-H and youth. We awarded over 100 promo items to provincial youth for exhibiting Charolais-influenced cattle this past year. This program continues to grow, and it is great to see the success of the Charolais steer and female working for our provincial youth. We also know that there is likely more out there. If you are showing a Charolais-influenced calf, please follow the information in the 4-H guide and submit your photograph and information to the Saskatchewan Charolais Association. As well, we are continuing with the program where any youth exhibiting a Charolais-influenced animal as a project is eligible to have their name in a draw for a $1,000 sale credit towards a purebred Charolais heifer from any Saskatchewan Charolais breeder. Our hope is to encourage youth to start their own Charolais herd. Make sure to keep your eye on the Saskatchewan 4-H publication along with our website to submit your photos and information for your Charolais gift and a chance at a sale credit this 44

upcoming fall. Submissions need to be in to the association before our Annual General Meeting on July 12, 2019. We held our 55th Annual General Meeting and Pen Show this past year in Moosomin on July 21, 2017, at McTavish Charolais. Close to 25 pens of cow-calf pairs, calves and bred heifers were on display to enhance our AGM and a steak dinner was held that night. I would like to thank our retiring director, Dave Blechinger, for his service to the board, to the breed and to the province. We welcomed one new director to three-year terms: Kurtis Phillips of Estevan. The event was a huge success. Make sure you mark your calendars for the 2019 AGM and Tours at Creek’s Edge Land and Cattle in Yellow Creek on July 12-13, 2019. The Canadian Western Agribition this past fall was once again a first-class event. Numbers were lower in the purebred show, but the quality was amazing. It was great to see the excitement in the barns with the new facility fully completed. Between a successful commercial show, purebred show and sale, once again, the Agribition has proven itself the place to be in the livestock industry.

Congratulations to the following recipients who were given awards at Agribition: • 2018 Charolais Commercial Breeder of the Year: M & M Ranch, Mel Patton

• 2018 Charolais Purebred Breeder of the Year: Stephen and Kristen Wielgosz, Creek’s Edge Charolais, Yellow Creek, SK

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Overall, once again, I extend heartfelt appreciation to all the commercial breeders within the province who allow us to be able to be in this business. The livestock industry is in good hands with strength in Saskatchewan youth and their families producing a great product. Be sure to check for Charolais pre-sorted sales at your local auction mart when you market your calves this fall. These sales fill up fast since buyers are looking for Charolais-influenced cattle. Many sales are sponsored by your local purebred Charolais breeders. B All the best for a successful 2019!

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Goat Breeders Association: 2018 in Review and Upcoming Events by Ashley Kattler

2018 was another successful year for the Saskatchewan Goat Breeders Association (SGBA). The Annual General Meeting was held February 24, 2018, in Regina and had some of the best attendance in more recent years. Speaker topics included mandatory tagging, fencing, on farm food safety and programs available to producers. A small trade show was also in attendance, as well as a silent auction to raise funds for the association. Canadian Western Agribition allowed the association to again visit and promote the goat industry among current and prospective producers. We always welcome the opportunity to educate the general public on farming practices and animal welfare.

you won’t want to miss is the farm gate sales rules and regulations portion. Other topics will include Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance forage insurance and other programs as well as a great speaker on holistic management of rangeland! This AGM is geared not only to goat producers, but also to the benefit of beef producers too! Pre-registration is required. Contact Rob Schill at 306-331-7858 to reserve your spot. This July plan to attend the Prairie Goat Expo in Moose Jaw. The event will cover

The SGBA is very happy to be partnered with the SSGA in the Johne’s Surveillance Program. This has been a request within the goat industry for a very long time. Producers can now apply to have testing of their animals subsidized by this program. The SGBA has created a diverse cookbook that includes traditional and nontraditional recipes from Saskatchewan producers. Contact any board member to purchase your copy for $10. The first annual Prairie Goat Symposium was held in Moose Jaw on January 12 and had a great turn out. This will be the first of two grower meetings where producers can learn about current practices and new items to help them improve their operation. The second meeting is being planned for the fall of 2019. The 2019 AGM will be held in White City at the Sleep Inn on April 6, 2019. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the speakers start at 10 a.m. One topic that

three days. So far, it has a dairy and meat goat show as well as a large trade show. There will be many educational events geared towards the goat producer, but also many that will benefit and be of interest to sheep and beef producers as well. The market conditions continue to be challenging for the meat sector. We hope that Mother Nature will cooperate more effectively this year and provide more feed. This will help to reduce the volume of animals entering the market. B

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Limousin Association Report by Jeff Yorga

Friends, Calving season for many has begun. It is so rewarding to see the results of choosing Limousin genetics. Whether you are a purebred or commercial breeder, this really is the most exciting time of year!! The vigor and consistency of the Limousin breed is showcased in those newborn calves. It is bull season. Be sure to keep checking in on the Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) website and the Saskatchewan Limousin Association (SLA) Facebook page for bulls available for sale from breeders by either private or consignment sale or via private treaty. Up-to-date semen test results and vaccination records should be made available upon request from the breeder.

Remember to mark your calendars for the Canadian Junior Limousin Association (CJLA) Impact Show 2019 coming up this July 18-21, 2019, in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan is so excited to be hosting this event! All juniors ages 6-21 are welcome to attend and participate. If you are a junior and need an animal to show, please contact a CJLA board member or the SLA and we will make that happen for you. Registration dates and itinerary will be announced soon! 2019 marks the 50th year of the Limousin breed in Canada. We are excited to share our success and mark the occasion. Join Saskatchewan Limousin breeders during Agribition week, November 25-30, 2019, in Regina.

2018 was another strong year for LimousinX calves. Demand is high at the sale barn as well as online. If you are looking to market LimoX calves, please contact either the SLA or the CLA directly for assistance putting groups together. The Limousin breed has improved on its past and is focused on the future. There is tremendous enthusiasm surrounding the breed. Take another look at your crossbreeding options. We are confident you will like what you see. B

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association Report by Betty Wyatt, Secretary-Treasurer

As another year comes to a close, the following reports presents what the boards have achieved with the help of many. First and foremost was the change to Digital Beef. This Canadian Shorthorn Association (CSA) changeover was met with challenges and much planning, but it all seems to be going in the right direction. Congratulations to the members who had the foresight to make this happen and in the smoothest possible way. CSA will have Shorthorn tags available for the 2019 calf crop. Order yours today! In June of this year, the Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association (SSA) played host to the CSA Annual General Meeting held in Moose Jaw at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa. The keynote speakers were Lance Stockburger, who spoke on Succession Planning and Taxes, and Dr. Karl Lessard, who spoke on the importance of semen banking for the future. A banquet rounded out the three-day event with two CSA Legend of the Breed awards presented to the Morisons of Eionmor Stock Farm of Red Deer, Alberta, and the Haydock family of Matlock Stock Farm of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.

on show day! Our deepest appreciation to Glenn and Ryan for offering this outstanding heifer. During Agribition, Graham and Brett Goudy and family of Century Lane Farms from Stoughton were honoured to receive the Saskatchewan Shorthorn Commercial Breeder of the Year award. They received an embroidered jacket at the annual banquet and gate signage during the show. We appreciate their many years of utilizing Shorthorn bulls in their breeding program. The lassies this year, who assisted with the show, were Danica Kiefer and guest lassie from Alberta, Amanda Cummings. They did a great job ensuring the ribbons and banners were promptly dispersed and were stand-ins in the official photos. I want to thank both of them for their assistance.

Another loss to the SSA was the passing of Marjorie Lehmann (wife of Wes) of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, in November. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Lehmann family. B

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The sales in the province have been steady to good. The addition of the Shorthorn-influenced cattle within a couple of sales brought out many commercial cattlemen which, in turn, generated interest in the purebreds on offer as well. As I write this, the Canadian Western Agribition 2018 has just passed. Again, it was another great year with good participation and a great turnout at the show. Bender Shorthorns very generously donated a heifer for our annual fundraiser and offered from the top of their string. Horseshoe Creek took her home. Glenford Baby Blue 59F stood at the top of her class

SSA 4-H awards this year were presented to Royce Mollenbeck, Danica Kiefer and Bryar Jones, who showed their projects to reserve or champion status. Congratulations members. If you have a 4-H member who received Champion within their club, or Grand or Reserve at the regional level, please send a 5 x 7” hard copy photograph and a report of their 4-H year to the secretary no later than September 1 of the 4-H year to qualify for an award. Junior members who exhibited in the CWA Junior Beef Extreme were presented with book bags and travel cups from the Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association.

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Association News, Reports, and Events Saskatchewan Simmental Association Report by Carolyn McCormack, Secretary-Treasurer

The Saskatchewan Simmental Association (SSA) had a successful year in 2018! The SSA works hard to promote the Simmental breed and support its members. This is evident by another busy year. We are striving to promote the breed at purebred and commercial levels, as well as through the support and encouragement of our youth – the future of the breed and of the cattle industry. Once again, spring bull sales remained strong and proved that the demand for Simmental genetics is getting stronger. The SSA’s “Win a $2,000 Sale Credit Bull Promotion” has proved to be very successful. The buyer’s name of any bulls purchased from SSA members accompanied by the transfer of the registration papers are automatically entered into a draw for a $2,000 sale credit. The more bulls that were purchased, the more chances a buyer had to win. The draw for this credit was made at our annual meeting in June. The lucky winner has one year to use the credit to purchase a bull or female at public auction or private treaty.

All members exhibiting a Simmental or Simmental-influenced animal received a pair of SSA gloves. The SSA also gave out hoodies to Grand Champions and Reserve Champions at all regional 4-H shows and to qualifying winners at spring steer and heifer shows. The SSA awards scholarships to juniors moving on to post-secondary education. This year’s recipients were Wyatt Miller, Alexis Ashworth, Dylan Sebastian, Cody Ray Lafrentz and Paige Holmquist. To qualify to receive a scholarship, applicants or their parents must be current members of the Saskatchewan Simmental Association. The application deadline is October 1.

The Saskatchewan Simmental Association Board of Directors continues to work hard to promote and encourage the breeding of Simmental cattle. Their hard work and dedication in the past and in the future will ensure the Simmental breed will continue to thrive in Saskatchewan. The board members are: President – Kirsten Fornwald, Vice President – Tyler Libke, Directors – Jody Woytiuk, Lyle Forden, Sarah Delorme, Kyle Ashworth, Jada Tyler, Lee Stilborn and Lane Scherger. B For a list of upcoming spring bull sales or classifieds, see our website www.sasksimmental.com or follow us on Facebook.

2018 Purebred Breeder of the Year: McIntosh Livestock. (left to right): Steph, Seth and Blair McIntosh accepting their Farm Sign from SSA President Kirsten Fornwald. Missing Carter McIntosh.

Congratulations to the 2018 draw winner – Mader Ranches and Sawley Ranches Ltd. of Carstairs, Alberta. Their name was drawn out of 1,350 Simmental bulls transferred from current Saskatchewan Simmental members. The 2018 Purebred and Commercial Breeders of the Year awards were presented during the Simmental Show at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina in November. The 2018 Purebred Breeder of the Year Award went to McIntosh Livestock of Maymont, Saskatchewan. Percyview Farms Ltd. of Kisbey, Saskatchewan, was awarded the 2018 Commercial Breeder of the Year Award. Both families received 3’ x 6’ farm signs in recognition of their achievement.

2018 Commercial Breeder of the Year: Percyview Farms Ltd. (left to right): Larry, Grant, Troy and Kris Gordon accepting their Farm Sign from SSA President Kirsten Fornwald.

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Association News, Reports, and Events SLA Honour Scroll Recipients The Saskatchewan Livestock Association (SLA) presented its Honour Scroll awards on January 17, 2019, at the banquet of the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference (SBIC). The SLA has presented the Honour Scrolls at each Annual Livestock Convention since 1927 to persons who were considered worthy for their outstanding contributions to the livestock industry, to their community and to the province. The Honour Scroll recipients for 2019 were Candace and Helge By of Regina, SK, Linda and Keith Kaufmann of Ceylon, SK, and Linda and Lyle Stewart of Pense, SK.

Helge and Candace By Regina, SK Helge and Candace have both served as the face of Canadian Charolais in many countries as they travel the globe promoting the Canadian livestock industry. Helge, originally from Kelvington, and Candace, from Flintoft, have been heavily involved over a lifetime promoting the Canadian livestock and the Charolais breed. Helge started with Charolais Banner in 1981, the same year he married Candace. Later, they became majority shareholders of Charolais Banner and moved the office to Regina. They co-managed the Regina Bull Sale for many years with D Bar L Livestock, and then in 2011 they started their own management company, By Livestock, where they manage many sales across the country. Helge has traveled throughout North America and traveled to many world events serving as an organizing committee member for the World Charolais Congress, attending livestock events and serving as Charolais International president. Helge and Candace are also very involved in Agribition. Candace is part of the 52

International Committee where she helped to transform the tour options available to international travelers. Both Helge and Candace have a variety of interests and remain active in their communities, youth and church life. Candace has taught music, sang and led choirs, and served on church committees. They are great supporters of youth through 4-H and the Canadian Charolais Youth Association where they are involved in organizing and judging events. Helge and Candace have three children and two grandchildren.

Keith and Linda Kaufmann Ceylon, SK Keith and Linda have been involved in the Angus industry and their community for many years. Keith took over the family ranch at a young age. Together with Linda, they began their purebred operation in 1990 with the Angus breed. Three decades later, they have built up their herd with Red Angus, Black Angus and commercial Angus females. Now, Keith and Linda host their own bull sale on the ranch every year for the past 18 years. Their South View Ranch genetics have sold to the U.S., Russia, Uruguay, Hungary, Brazil, Mexico and Kazakhstan. They also took part in cattle shows, particularly at the Canadian Western Agribition. Keith represented the Angus breed on many boards and committees. He served as a director of the Saskatchewan Angus Association for over a decade, as a director on the Canadian Angus Association board and as the Angus Association representative on the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association board. Keith and Linda are active in their local community. Keith has been a counselor and Reeve of his RM since 1980, and has been involved in local committees such as the Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Park board, Recreation board, Vet board and ADD board. He helped to

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initiate a feedlot in the Ceylon area, Border Line Feeders. Linda also played an active role on the ranch over the years as well as remains active in the community and parish council. They have two children and four grandchildren.

Lyle and Linda Stewar Pense, SK Lyle and Linda have made many contributions to their community and the province over the past 40 years. Both grew up around cattle on their family farms. After they were married, they started their own commercial cow-calf operation and become active members of their communities for their entire lives. They both were both active on the Pense rink board. Lyle served on the Pense District school board and was involved in many provincial and federal agriculture associations over the past 40 years. Lyle and Linda were also active in provincial politics since the 1970s, volunteering to assist parties and candidates. Lyle was one of the first members of the newlyformed Saskatchewan Party. Lyle made a great impact in provincial politics. He was first elected in 1999 as MLA for Thunder Creek (now Lumsden-Morse), and went on to be re-elected again four more times. He is most well known as Minister of Agriculture, when he had the privilege of passionately representing the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture communities. During his time in the legislature, he also served Minister of Enterprise and Innovations, chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Economy, member and deputy chair of the Treasury Board, and served as the president of the Pacific Northwest Economic region which was formed to promote trade and collaboration in this region of Canada and the U.S. He was also Interim leader of the Saskatchewan Party. Lyle and Linda have three children and five grandchildren. Photo credits: Sherri Grant MARCH 2019

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Association News, Reports, and Events Stock Growers Hold Semi Annual Meeting Members of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) deliberated key issues for the beef industry at their Semi-Annual meeting in Regina on Friday, January 18, 2019, during the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference. “The Semi-Annual meeting provided our members with a good opportunity to discuss issues the industry is facing, but also to work on solutions together,” stated Bill Huber, President of the SSGA. He reported on SSGA’s main activities last year that included monitoring and keeping members up-to-date on international trade negotiations and SSGA’s advocacy efforts.

The meeting adopted six resolutions (see p. 58), including truck driver training, modified Target 1 conservation agreements, the revised Canada’s Food Guide, traceability equipment, maintaining the license for strychnine and controlling the spread of invasive weeds.

effect on March 15. This is a timely issue since federal and provincial transport ministers have initiated meetings to discuss national standards for commercial truck driver training. B

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South View Ranch 19th Annual Bull Sale - At The Ranch

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Association News, Reports, and Events SSGA Semi-Annual Meeting Resolutions Resolution #1 WHEREAS traceability movement reporting regulations are coming into effect in 2019; and WHEREAS tag readers and scanners are an integral part of a functioning traceability system; and WHEREAS traceability technology is rapidly changing. BE IT RESOLVED that SSGA lobby the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to make traceability equipment an eligible expense under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP).

WHEREAS fresh red meat accounts for only 5% of our total calories while close to 50% come from calorie-rich and nutrientpoor highly processed foods; and WHEREAS reducing meat in the dietary recommendations could have significant negative consequences for Canadians who are at risk for deficiencies in protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12. BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Canada to maintain the current Food Guide recommendations for eating red meat recognizing that red meat is a nourishing, practical nutrient-dense protein food that is important for the health of Canadians.

Carried Resolution #5

WHEREAS the Government of Canada has committed under Target 1 to securing 17% of Canada’s terrestrial landscapes by 2020; and

WHEREAS the PMRA is currently conducting a review of the licensing of strychnine for ground squirrel control; and

BE IT RESOLVED that SSGA lobby the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to recognize modified SARPAL conservation agreements as contributing towards Target 1 goals. Carried Resolution #4 WHEREAS Health Canada is currently preparing to launch a revised version of Canada’s Food Guide; and WHEREAS red meat in moderation is part of a healthy, balanced diet; and WHEREAS a recommendation to eat less meat is not warranted given that the most current Canadian consumption data demonstrates that Canadians consume red meat in modest proportions; and 58

WHEREAS the Government of Saskatchewan has recently introduced mandatory trucker training; and WHEREAS the proposed training comes at a significant cost. BE IT RESOLVED that SSGA lobby the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada to include trucker training as an eligible expense under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). Carried

Carried

Resolution #2

WHEREAS securement and conservation easements have limitations based on provincial regulations and producer acceptance.

Resolution #7

WHEREAS there is currently no equivalent or adequate alternative to strychnine as an option available for controlling the overpopulation of ground squirrels on agricultural lands. BE IT RESOLVED that SSGA lobby the Government of Canada to maintain the license for strychnine until a viable alternative is available. Carried Resolution #6 WHEREAS invasive weeds are difficult to control and cause added expenses and labour to farms and ranches. BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the Government of Saskatchewan to provide adequate funding to all transitioning PFRA and SPP community pastures to implement weed management plans to limit the further spread of invasive weeds.

Bovine Tuberculosis cont. from pg. 26 bTB is not a disease where testing or isolation after purchase would give much benefit because it has a long incubation period and the risk of infection is so low. Nevertheless, isolating new animals as a general practice is a smart biosecurity measure. “I think isolation of newlypurchased animals for three to four weeks before they join the herd is always a good idea,” stated Althouse. Since the 1920s Canada has made enormous efforts to eradicate bovine TB, which has dramatically curbed the disease in animals and humans. Isolated cases do appear. The recent cases in Alberta and B.C. illustrate that the bTB surveillance system is effective and that the eradication policy – destroying all exposed animals in an infected herd – protects human and animal health, the food safety chain and the Canadian beef industry trade.

Carried

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We know that our bulls have to be better just to get your attention! That’s why we cull hard and only sell 50 bulls a year. These are the top cut from over 400 purebred Shorthorn cows. Thick, rugged, BEEF BULLS that are bred to handle the harsh conditions of Western Canada. Also offering a select group of open replacement heifers.

BSG PROFITWISE He was the high selling Shorthorn bull on the planet in 2018. This bulls sire, paternal grandsire, and both paternal great grandsires all sold through the "WHO'S YOUR DADDY" bull sale. More of the same available in Saskatoon on April 4.

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Association News, Reports, and Events A Report From Bill Huber President, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association The government will permit an “F” Exemption for drivers of semi trucks used in farming operations. We participated in stakeholder consultations regarding the agricultural portion of the truck training. The safety of drivers on the road and the animal being transported are always a priority in the livestock sector. However, we do have a concern that the additional cost of the mandatory driver training could become a barrier to attracting workers in the agricultural sector. We are seeking cost-effective solutions that uphold safety but don’t hinder industry. With 2019 well underway, the highlight of the year so far has been our SemiAnnual Meeting which took place in January during the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in Regina, SK. It was wonderful to see such a good turnout and we were pleased with the high level of engagement from members for discussions and questions. The meeting had an excellent program. We thank Justice Minister Don Morgan for attending the meeting and speaking on the proposed new Trespassing Act. Minister Morgan took the time to clarify a lot of questions that members had about trespassing issues and the revised Trespassing Act. We also heard an excellent presentation from SGI on the commercial truck driver training program. New mandatory training for commercial truck drivers will take effect on March 15, 2019. The Government of Saskatchewan will require those seeking a Class 1 commercial license to take a compulsory minimum 121.5 hours of training. The training includes classroom-based learning on a variety of topic areas and practical in cab experience. The comprehensive program will run an average of 20 days. We welcome training that would improve driver skills and knowledge to keep our roads safer.

One of our resolutions passed at the Semi-Annual Meeting was to ask the federal and provincial governments to include truck driver training as an eligible expense under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Another opportunity for funding exists through the CanadaSaskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) where Saskatchewan businesses and non-profit organizations can apply for funding to assist in training new or existing workers for available jobs. Saskatchewan residents and companies are eligible if they have less than 50 employees, which would include most farms. Applicants can receive five sixth of funding up to a maximum of $10,000 per person and up to $100,000 per employer. The Semi-Annual Meeting also adopted six resolutions. These resolutions dealt with truck driver training, traceability equipment, Target 1 conservation agreements, the Canada Food Guide and strychnine. For further information about the meeting and resolutions, see page 56, 58. SCIC just announced its enhancements for crop and forage insurance in 2019. We appreciate the SCIC’s cooperation in making enhancements to improve the program. I would like to thank Henry McCarthy for attending the announcement in Melville on my behalf.

The enhancements will improve coverage against damage to forage crops. For 2019, insured values on tame and native grazing are increased significantly to better reflect the losses producers experience during a shortfall in forage production. As well, corn acres grown for grain, grazing or silage are now eligible for protection through the new Corn Rainfall Program and the Corn Heat Unit Program. Also new for 2019, both programs will provide an establishment benefit of $90 per acre on corn crops that fail to adequately establish or suffer damage before June 20. The number of weather stations have increased by 55 this year throughout the province to ensure the weather information captured better reflects the farms it represents. Almost all agricultural land in Saskatchewan will be located within 30 kilometres of an eligible weather station (See page 18 for more information). The Saskatchewan Government began its carbon tax court challenge on February 13-14. After two days of hearings, the judges will now study the arguments. SSGA strongly supports Saskatchewan in its case because the carbon tax would hurt the beef industry, leading to higher input costs which cannot be passed down the value chain. The new Canada Food Guide was released in January. SSGA welcomes the Food Guide’s promotion of healthy eating and overall nutritional well-being and appreciates that beef remains on the plate. We encourage people to choose beef which is a safe, healthy and nutritious protein source. But we are concerned, though, that the guide downplays the benefits of beef as part of a healthy diet and the environmental contributions of beef production. (See page 14) We have been meeting with the PMRA on maintaining strychnine for Richardson’s

MARCH 2019

Association News, Reports, and Events Ground Squirrel control. We appreciate the government’s cooperation and attention to our feedback and we continue to lobby them on this issue.

out to your local Zone meeting to take in the speakers and get to meet everyone over supper and socializing. The board will also be meeting early in March.

We look ahead to a busy month of meetings in March. I’m looking forward to meeting those attending the SSGA Zone meetings starting in Maple Creek on March 1. I would like to encourage members to come out and participate and give us your input on policy and direction through your resolutions and discussion questions. They are a valuable part of the meeting and of our mandate. If you are interested in becoming a member, come

February has been one of the coldest winters on record in the past 80 years. The extreme cold weather has posed a challenge for calving and livestock operations. It has been hard on feed and watering systems.

MARCH 2019

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a call!

Bill

In closing, I hope all stock growers have a successful calving season and a productive bull sale season.

Calendar of Events MARCH March 1

Celebrating Rural Ranching Women

Maple Creek, SK

March 1

SSGA Zone 4 Annual Meeting

Maple Creek, SK

March 2

McMillen Ranching Ltd. 25 Annual Bull Sale

Carievale, SK

March 3

R+ Simmentals 19 Annual Bull Sale

Estevan, SK

March 4

Windy Hill Livestock Online Bull & Female Sale

March 4

Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd. 16th Annual Bull Sale

March 5

12 Annual Sun Country Shorthorn Bull & Heifer Sale

March 7

Calgary Bull Sale

March 8

SSGA Zone 3 & 12 Annual Meeting

Fir Mountain, SK

March 10

Early Sunset Ranch Production Sale

Edam, SK

March 11

Palmer Charolais With Nielson Land & Cattle Bull Sale

Bladworth, SK

March 16

Canada’s Red, White & Black Bull Sale

Moose Jaw, SK

March 19

Diamond W 17 Annual Charolais & Angus Bull Sale

Minitonas, MB

March 19

City View Simmentals & Ivanhoe Angus Bull Sale

Moose Jaw, SK

March 21

Elder Charolais Farms 9 Annual Charolais Bull Sale

Coronach, SK

March 22

McTavish Farms Bull Sale

Moosomin, SK

March 22

27th Top Cut Black Angus Bull Sale

March 25

Merit Cattle Co. & Cockburn Red Angus Bull Sale

March 28

SSGA Zone 2 Annual Meeting

March 29-30

Longview Angus Online Sale

March 30

Borderland Cattle Co. Bull Sale

March 30

Triple A Angus Bull Sale

March 30

Summit 3 Speckle Park Sale

Oungre, SK Moose Jaw, SK Calgary, AB

Maple Creek, SK Moose Jaw, SK Weyburn, SK Rockglen, SK Moose Jaw, SK Ardrossan, AB

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April 1

Your Choice Bull & Heifer Sale

Maple Creek, SK

April 1

Wilgenbusch Charolais North of the 49 Bull Sale

Halbrite, SK

April 1

Eastondale Angus 12 On the Farm Bull & Female Sale

Wawota, SK

April 2

JAS Angus 15 Annual Buy the Beef Bull Sale

Neepawa, MB

April 2

Git ‘R Done Bull & Female Sale

Hodgeville, SK

April 3-4

Kenray Ranch Online Red Angus Bulls 4 Sale

April 3

Peak Dot Ranch Bull Sale

April 4

Who’s Your Daddy Shorthorn 16th Annual Bull & Female Sale

April 4

Taylor’s Red Angus Bull Sale

April 5

29 Annual Northern Progress Bull Sale

Saskatoon, SK

April 6

Crescent Creek Angus Bull & Female Sale

Goodeve, SK

April 6

Burnett Black Angus Bull Sale

April 6-7

Saskatchewan Beef Expo

April 11

Sliding Hills Charolais 13 Annual Bull Sale

April 11

South View Ranch 19 Annual Bull Sale

April 12

Young Dale Angus Bull & Female Sale

April 19

Freyburn Angus Bull Sale

Oxbow, SK

April 20

41 Annual Shortgrass Bull & Female Sale

Aneroid, SK

April 20

Cornerstone More Bang For Your Buck Bull Sale

Wood Mountain, SK Saskatoon, SK Simmie, SK

Swift Current, SK Saskatoon, SK Canora, SK Ceylon, SK Alameda, SK

Whitewood, SK

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SSGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE EXECUTIVE

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Bill Huber President/Zone Chair Lipton, SK

Phone: 336-2684

Kelcy Elford 1st Vice President/Director at Large Caronport, SK

Phone: 690-5209

Garner Deobald 2nd Vice President/Affiliate Director Hodgeville, SK

Phone: 677-2589

Jeff Yorga Finance Chair Flintoft, SK Phone: 531-5717 Shane Jahnke Past President Gouldtown, SK

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Phone: 784-2899

Jerry Chanig, Mankota Keith Day, Lacadena Glen Elford, Avonlea Calvin Gavelin, McCord Joe Gilchrist, Maple Creek Paula Larson, D'Arcy Norm Nordgulen, Assiniboia Barry Olney, Estevan Roy Rutledge, Assiniboia Lee Sexton, Hanley Barry Wasko, Eastend

ZONE CHAIR DIRECTORS Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 - Zone 5 - Zone 6 - Zone 7 - Zone 12 -

Henry McCarthy, Wawota Stephanie Deg, Weyburn Rod Gamble, Pambrun Brad Howe, Empress, AB Bill Huber, Lipton Brent Griffin, Elbow Kimberly Simpson, Kyle Kelly Williamson, Pambrun

478-2658 375-2934 436-7121 478-2558 662-3986 379-4523 642-4961 421-1495 642-5358 544-2660 295-3852

AFFILIATE DIRECTORS

Garner Deobald - Charolais Affiliate, Hodgeville 677-2589 John Hylkema - SaskMilk Affiliate, Hague 604-798-6450 Tara Fritz - SImmental Affiliate, Shaunavon 297-3147 Ian Leaman - Shorthorn Affiliate, Chaplin 631-3694 Laird Senft - Angus Affiliate, Fort Qu’Appelle 332-4823 Ashley Kattler - Goat Breeders, Indian Head 695-7340 Jeff Yorga - Limousin Affiliate, Flintoft 531-5717

APPOINTED DIRECTORS

Dr. Andy Acton- Veterinary Advisor, Ogema

459-2422

SASKATCHEWAN CCA DIRECTORS 739-2205 891-9894 582-2077 661-0409 336-2684 854-2050 375-5534 582-6102

Pat Hayes, Val Marie Lynn Grant, Val Marie Reg Schellenberg, Beechy Duane Thompson, Kelliher

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New or Existing Memberships:

1 year

$105.00

1 entry

2 year

$194.25

2 entries

2 year spousal

$97.12

1 entry

3 year

$262.50

3 entries

3 year spousal

$131.25

2 entries

Life

$1050.00

10 entries

Life spousal

$525.00

4 entries

All draws will be made at the 2009 SSGA Annual Convention

For more information or to become a member, please contact the SSGA office at 306-757-8523

Email: nahachew@yahoo.ca Phone: (306) 594 2627 | (306) 290 6005

Membership type: Member

Associate

Membership status:

Affiliate (call for rate)

Renewal

New

1 Year $157.50................... Spousal $78.75 Spousal $145.69 2 Year $291.38 .................... 3 Year $393.75 .................... Spousal $196.88 Lifetime: $2625.00 ............ Spousal $1312.50 Junior Membership 1 Year $26.75 2 Year $52.50 3 Year $78.75 Subscription 1 Year $26.25 2 Year $47.25 3 Year $68.25

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