International Cow Appreciation Day celebrates diversity in Saskatchewan
International Cow Appreciation day has people all over the world raising their milk glasses in a salute to the bovine, and that includes the people of Saskatchewan.
To commemorate the cow on this day, battlefordsNow spoke with individuals who work closely with cattle to get their opinions on why the cow is one of the most important animals found on Saskatchewan farms.
Ryder Lee, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattleman’s Association, said Saskatchewan farmers are often encouraged to keep cattle on their property because they are one of the most versatile animals which can provide a number of services.
He said cattle ranches of varying sizes can be found throughout the province, with bigger grassland operations in the southwest and a growing number in the northwest where the land is less flat but gets more rain. He said cattle are the best thing to have on unworkable terrain.