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from Trestle Creek

From spotting hidden inbreeding to predicting genetic outcomes, AI is helping Canadian breeders make smarter, data-driven decisions about herd health and productivity.

Snow, freezing rain and bitter winds are on the way. Here are 6 farmer-approved tips to keep your herd healthy until warmer weather arrives.

Choosing the right cattle shapes your farm's productivity, costs, and breeding results for years. Here's how to evaluate speckle park cattle before you buy.

Picking the right calf takes more than comparing size and price. Here's what to check before you commit to a speckle park calf.

Buying a bull is never a decision to be taken lightly. Here's how to weigh your environment and marketing plan before you invest.

Butchers know what top quality beef looks and feels like. Here's what draws them to speckle park carcases again and again.

Modern beef consumers want more than taste and price. They want to know how cattle are raised, and speckle park farmers are stepping up to answer honestly.

From outstanding feed efficiency to natural climate resilience, speckle park cattle are proving to be a rewarding investment for Canadian beef farmers.

With strict federal climate targets to meet in 2026, the beef industry in Canada is under increased pressure, and all while dealing with volatile feed costs and weather that is becoming more unpredictable with every passing year.

Operators of small cattle farms across Canada face a number of challenges in 2026, including trying to maximize returns, ensuring that herd sizes are manageable, and selecting breeds that help them align with more efficient, more sustainable practices.

Marbling genetics and feed conversion efficiency are two of the most important aspects that affect success. Producers who want to get the most out of their animals appreciate breeds that regularly produce high-quality meat and need less feed.

Choosing registered breeding pairs with confirmed Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) data is an important step for cattle farmers who want to improve the performance of their herds.