Canada's cattle herd is the smallest in decades. Here's what that means for Alberta ranchers | CBC News

"The number of cattle in Canada has dwindled to the lowest level since 1987, falling to 11.9 million head with beef cattle declining 2.2 percent."

"Alberta accounted for 44 percent of the national herd, followed by Saskatchewan at 29 percent; the shrinking herd means grocery prices will likely rise."

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