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Cattle producers encouraged to have a risk management plan in place

The Canadian cattle industry has seen some strong prices in the first half of 2023.

Brenna Grant, the Executive Director of Canfax, says the tight supplies in North America have been the underlying factor that's really driven the market to where we're at today.

The tighter supplies in the cattle sector have also resulted in higher prices at the grocery store.

During a recession, beef tends to do fairly well as long as prices with competing proteins stay within historical ranges,  if the other proteins go lower it could have an impact.

"The big question mark going forward is really on the consumer demand side of the equation. Are we going to see the erosion of demand? Are we going to see consumer switching to other proteins?"

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At World Pork Expo 2026, Swine Web caught up with Alfonso Agulair, a herdsman with Tosh Farms and one of this year's Zoetis Caregiver Award winners.

Known for his genuine care and dedication, Aguilar helps build a strong team culture while encouraging those around him to continually improve. During this interview, he discusses his journey into the swine industry, the importance of animal care, and what motivates him each day.

Before finding his home in pork production, Aguilar worked in construction. Today, he takes pride in helping provide safe, high-quality food while caring for animals and supporting his team.