Beef Is Not The Tarsands
I rely completely on the cattle business to try to make a living. I am writing you because of an article published in MACLEANS magazine Mar. 28. It was titled “The War on Meat.” It was an extremely one-sided article about livestock and the environment. I was so upset I did send a letter to MACLEANS. I have also sent a request to the CCA to respond to this article. I guess I want to make sure you are aware of this propaganda being published in a well-respected national publication. I love the cattle business but it is getting very frustrating dealing with trade, currency, environmental, traceability issues and consecutive years of low prices. These issues are all for naught if the greatest stewards of the land are lumped in with the tarsands as far as care for the environment.
ALLAN MUNROE MARYFIELD, SASK.
Calving cover just fine
I was completely shocked to read Dr. Ron Clarke’s letter in the March edition of CANADIAN CATTLEMEN in regards to the cover of the Calving Edition featuring little Levi Debney and a twin calf.
I don’t think many (if any) parent would purposely try to expose their child to any danger from a calf or anything else that life has to offer. I would also argue the fact that there likely haven’t been too many farm homes that haven’t had a calf on their kitchen floor trying to save it either from the elements or other factors. You may have noticed that the calf was completely dry and Levi was staring at the calf not even touching it. Linda is a wonderful mother and would never
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