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Bison prices rise with market access

By GFM Network News May 29, 2018

CNS Canada — Prices for Canadian bison are slowly gaining ground as the industry continues to try and expand its global footprint. While the U.S. remains Canada’s largest export market, efforts have been made to increase access to Mexico, Europe and some parts of Asia. Last year, roughly 11,500 animals were slaughtered domestically while 17,600 […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Producing clean bison genetics

New ‘washing’ techniques could benefit cattle industry as well

By Angela Lovell April 26, 2017

Genetic research in wood bison may have wider implications for wildlife conservation and for the Canadian livestock industry. Scientists have developed tools using assisted reproductive technologies such as cryopreservation (freezing), artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer which could help increase dwindling wild bison populations and prevent the spread of disease. Canadian wood bison is an […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Canada reintroduces bison to Banff National Park

By GFM Network News February 6, 2017

Calgary | Reuters — Parks Canada has reintroduced a herd of plains bison to the country’s oldest national park in Banff, Alta., officials said on Monday, more than 130 years after the iconic North American animal last grazed the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. The conservation team moved 16 bison from a protected herd […] Read more

Saskatchewan farmers Les and Kathy Kroeger have been sold on bison for nearly 30 years.

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

The bison industry is on the move

It takes specialized management, but there are opportunities in bison

By Edna Manning May 27, 2016

While North American bison populations are nowhere near where they were 200 years ago, conservation measures and private breeding programs have helped to bring numbers back to support a successful, albeit specialized, agriculture sector. An estimated three to four million bison once roamed freely on the North American continent, providing the aboriginal peoples with many […] Read more

Beef Cattle

Drought, high temperatures create prime conditions for anthrax

Two bison deaths in North Battleford confirmed as anthrax

By Beef Cattle Research Council July 16, 2015

With high temperatures and drought, cattle and bison are at a higher risk of anthrax. Two bison deaths northwest of North Battleford, Saskatchewan have recently been confirmed as caused by anthrax, and seven others are suspected. Producers are encouraged to keep a watchful eye and to refresh their memories on what to do when anthrax […] Read more

China soybean imports hit record June high on strong Brazil shipments

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

GFM Network News

China soybean imports hit record June high on strong Brazil shipments

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

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Bison prices rise with market access

Producing clean bison genetics

Canada reintroduces bison to Banff National Park

The bison industry is on the move

Drought, high temperatures create prime conditions for anthrax

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