Canada's cattle herd is the smallest in decades. Here's what that means for Alberta ranchers
It’s the third year in a row that StatsCan has recorded a decline in cattle numbers across the country. And while it's been a tight couple of years for producers — with some facing the prospect of getting out of the industry altogether — economists say there are signs that this could be the bottom of the curve before herds start to stabilize.
It’s the third year in a row that StatsCan has recorded a decline in cattle numbers across the country. And while it's been a tight couple of years for producers — with some facing the prospect of getting out of the industry altogether — economists say there are signs that this could be the bottom of the curve before herds start to stabilize.