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Manitoba Agriculture Summer Pasture Workshops
“Beefing Up Herd Health on Pasture”
Gladstone
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Gladstone Auction Mart - PTH 16 W
Killarney
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Killarney Auction Mart - ¾ mile South of Hwy 3 & 18
Agenda
Coffee and registration
Precision Pastures: Enhancing Grazing with Virtual Fencing
Dr. Mary-Jane Orr – Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI)
The Mineral Match-Up: What Your Cows Really Need
Rachel Claassen-Haeusler - Masterfeeds Representative
Cattle Health on Pasture: Common Issues and Practical Solutions
Dr. Tanya Anderson – Gladstone Vet Clinic
Dr. Christian Scott – Pembina Valley Vet Clinic
Long-Distance Doctoring: Remote Drug Delivery Done Right
Local Veterinarians and practical producer experiences Hands-on practice with RDD equipment and targets
Smart Implanting: Hands-On Techniques and Economic Benefits
Ben Hamm, Farm Management Specialist & Cindy Jack, Livestock and Forage Specialist – Manitoba Agriculture Practice using implant guns on cattle ears
Lunch will be provided. Please pre-register by Friday, May 29, 2026, to assist with meal planning. Contact Manitoba Agriculture at: 1-844-769-6224 or agriculture@gov.mb.ca. Registration fee at the door - $25
NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Intake Open SCAP Food Safety & Traceability Program
The Food Safety and Traceability Program is designed to assist Manitoba agri-food and agri-product sectors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices. The intake for this program is currently open; funding requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 11:59 PM on July 16, 2026, or until available funding has been allocated.
RCMP Launches Community Notification System in Select Detachments
Beginning May 21, the Manitoba RCMP will launch a pilot project using Rave Mobile Safety, a voluntary mass notification platform that allows local RCMP detachments to send timely and targeted alerts
Manitoba to Have Trade Rep in India
Manitoba will establish a regional trade representative in India as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify trading partners and expand market access around the globe. The trade representative will provide market intelligence, build business connections, attract investment, support trade missions and events, and report on results to ensure the delivery of real, tangible outcomes for Manitobans.
Time Change Survey Open
Manitobans are being invited to share their views on seasonal time changes and whether Manitoba should adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight time. A recent analysis by
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program Reveals 2026 Semi-Finalists
May 21, 2026
Calgary, AB Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) is pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the upcoming 2026–2027 program year.
Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the Canadian CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18–35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain. The program aims to build the next generation of industry leaders by providing unique mentorship, training, and professional and personal development opportunities in the Canadian beef industry.
With impressive submissions from youth across the country, our judging panel had a tough task of selecting this year’s semi-finalists Applications are available annually from early January to the end of March on the Canadian CYL Program website
Semi-finalists will be invited to attend the annual Selections Competition in August which will be held this year in conjunction with the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, MB The semi-finalists will participate in judged roundtable discussions on timely beef industry related topics to compete for a spot in the upcoming program year.
“Being named a semi-finalist is a meaningful achievement, and we congratulate those selected for distinguishing themselves through their leadership and forward-looking perspective on the future of the Canadian beef industry. We look forward to welcoming this impressive group in August as they advance to the next stage of the process,” said CCA President Tyler Fulton
The 2026 semi-finalists, in alphabetical order and from west to east, are:
• British Columbia: Sarah MacDonald (Vanderhoof)
• Alberta: Caith Cameron (Didsbury), Andria Carlyon (Dapp), Quinn Devine (Innisfree), Sydney Fortier (Diamond Valley), Derek Friend (Rosalind), Fisayo Oretomiloye (Lethbridge), Jordyn Prior (Irma), Karin Roen (Oyen), Shayelyn Scott (Sundre), Lauren Stefaniuk (Airdrie), Ralph Thrall IV (Lethbridge), Paulina Wolswinkel (Red Deere County)
• Saskatchewan: Blythe Clemence (Broadview), Jessica Davey (Southwest of Saskatoon), Olivia Woytiuk (Shell Lake)
• Manitoba: Doris Doelger (Beausejour), Emma Falconer (Tesswater), Mae Fulton (Birtle)
• Ontario: Shayne Dow (Lucan), Elizabeth Teel (Listowel)
• Quebec: Emilie Blondeau (Princeville)
• Nova Scotia: Jacy McInnis (Bass River)
The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots www.cattle.ca
• New Brunswick: Katie Yerxa (Wakefield)
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Following the competition, the selected finalists will be matched with an industry leader in their specific area of interest in the beef industry for a nine-month mentorship opportunity. They will also be granted a travel budget to fund engagement in various industry events, networking experiences, and learning opportunities throughout the program year.
These exceptional opportunities would not be possible without the generous support of program Platinum Partners, McDonald’s Canada and Cargill; Foundation Partners, MNP, and Elanco; and Gold Partners, Farm Credit Canada, and RBC.
About the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) welcomes young people ages 18–35 across Canada, involved in various aspects of the beef supply chain, to be paired with an industry leader in their specific area of interest for a nine-month mentorship. Through mentorship, networking, and travel, the Canadian CYL Program acts as an industry succession planning tool to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills and tools they need to continue to drive the growth and profitability of the Canadian beef industry. Since established by the Canadian Cattle Association in 2010, the program has seen over 200 CYL graduates. Program applications are open annually for ages 18-35 on our website from early January to the end of March. Learn more at www.canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca.
For further information, contact:
Tina Zakowsky
Communications Manager
Canadian Cattle Association 403-451-0931 | zakowskyt@cattle.ca
The Canadian Cattle Association is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots www.cattle.ca
Beef Cattle Code of Practice Public Comment
Period Passes Halfway Point—Share Your Feedback by June 12, 2026
The public comment period for the Beef Code of Practice update is already halfway complete and producer input is needed in these final weeks.
The Beef Code sets the national on-farm standard of care for beef cattle in Canada and has been around since 1981.
Producers are encouraged to take 20–30 minutes to submit comments before the June 12 deadline to help ensure strong producer input in shaping the direction of onfarm animal welfare in our sector for the next decade.
Click Here to Participate in the Public Comment Period
What Updates are in the Draft Beef Code?
Updated areas in the draft Beef Code, among others, include:
• Enhanced requirements to provide pain control for painful procedures (castrating, disbudding/dehorning, branding) for all ages of cattle and a requirement to provide pain control for assisted difficult calvings, for both cow and calf.
• New requirements to monitor cattle more frequently during heat waves/high humidity and during adverse cold weather to promptly assist cattle not coping, and to provide shelter (natural or man-made) from high winds during cold weather.
• New sections on mud & moisture and nonambulatory cattle, and expanded section on weaning.
The Canadian Cattle Association has prepared a high-level summary of the draft Beef Code. This summary is intended to highlight key areas of change and support initial review; however, it is not exhaustive. Producers are encouraged to review the full draft Code and provide comments.
Draft Beef Code English French Producer Summary of Draft Beef Code Content English French
Considerations for Providing Feedback:
Here are some sample questions to guide your feedback as you review the content:
• Are the standards workable on your operation?
• How the Code applies across different production systems
• Are there areas that may need clarification or adjustment
• What is working well and should remain unchanged
Visit the Canadian Cattle Association website at www.cattle.ca/beef-code to explore frequently asked questions, access additional resources, and request a recording of the Public Comment Period webinar for producers.
The public comment period for the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle ends June 12th, 2026
REMINDER NOTICE: The draft CodeofPracticefortheCareandHandlingofBeef Cattleis available for public comment until June 12th. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Cattle Association announced the launch of the public comment period on May 13th, 2026.
The draft Code can be viewed and submissions made through NFACC’s web site at https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle. All comments must be submitted through the online system, for which easy-to-follow instructions are provided. This is an important opportunity for all stakeholders with an interest in equine welfare to contribute to the Code of Practice. Like all Codes, it includes requirements and recommended practices, and participants can review the entire draft Code or easily navigate to sections most of interest to them.
A Scientific Committee report summarizing research on priority welfare topics for beef cattle can be found alongside the draft Code online. This peer-reviewed report aided the discussions of the Code Committee as they prepared the draft Code of Practice.
Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals are the result of a unique consensus-based, multi-stakeholder approach that brings together relevant stakeholders with an interest in animal care standards. This Code’s update is led by a 15-person Code Committee that includes participants from across Canada; producers, animal welfare and enforcement officials, researchers, veterinarians, and government representatives. More information on the Code process is available here
The beef cattle Code is one of five Codes of Practice currently being updated. Codes of Practice serve as the national understanding of animal care requirements and recommended practices.
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Applications for The Environmental Stewardship Award
Due to MBP by December 18, 2026
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is accepting applications until Friday, December 18, 2026 for consideration for the local awarding of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA).
Since 1996, TESA has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public. As stewards of a vast portion of the Canadian landscape, Canada’s beef cattle producers play a significant role in protecting and enhancing the environment. They continuously strive to improve existing stewardship conservation practices to create a sustainable future – always farming for tomorrow.
At the local level, a producer receives provincial recognition for their outstanding environmental contributions. In Manitoba, this occurs in conjunction with MBP’s annual general meeting in February. All provincial award recipients then move forward to compete for national recognition from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). The national TESA recipient is announced during the CCA’s semi-annual meeting held in mid-summer or early fall.
Each nominee exemplifies significant innovation and attention to a wide range of environmental stewardship aspects in their farm or ranch operation. Such innovations extend beneficially to areas far beyond their land, including water, wildlife and air.
How to Nominate
All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply for consideration for TESA. Interested producers can either nominate themselves, or be nominated by another individual or an organization. All methods are equally encouraged. More details and the application form can be found at: TESA Information
Note: If you are a producer who is considering self-nomination, MBP can provide you with guidance and suggestions on completing the application process.
The completed application form, along with all supporting documentation (such as letters of support, photos and/or videos), is to be submitted to Manitoba Beef Producers by email to info@mbbeef.ca no later than Friday, December 18, 2026. If you have questions, please contact the MBP office at 204-772-4542.
