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Taylor (left) and Harleigh (right) with 
their show heifers on their family farm 
near Elm Creek.
Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba, Livestock

4-H family rolls out mobile ag-education display

Faces of Ag: Teenagers Taylor and Harleigh Carlson developed a mobile educational 
livestock display as a school project

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When Taylor and Harleigh Carlson were little, they’d sit in the barn and read books to their cows. That was their job. The cattle got used to having kids around, which made them easier to halter-break and train for cattle shows. Taylor and Harleigh were practically born into 4-H and cattle showing. Their dad Trevor
Ground-level grazing of long-stemmed forages is the key to equine dental health.
Livestock

Chewing essential to health and happiness of a horse

Horse Health: The mechanics of nibbling, chomping and crunching are important to horse health

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There is a harmonic resonance audibly evident when a horse chews. This chewing sound soothes, calms and contents the nervous system of the horse and most horse owners would agree that it also soothes the nervous system of the human. There are many reasons chewing is an important part of a horse’s life beyond that
An excavator works on Parliament Hill on the morning of Oct. 22, 2019, the day after the federal election. (Photo: Reuters/Patrick Doyle)
Markets

Industry reacts to divided vote, minority government

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Ottawa — A regionally divided federal election resulting in a minority Liberal government leaves a clear challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his caucus colleagues on how to handle the future of agriculture. Trudeau said clearly in his victory speech Monday night that Alberta and Saskatchewan are part of the country and will be
(Dave Bedard photo)
Weather

Wet fall raises risk of Manitoba spring flood

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MarketsFarm — Manitoba’s Red River Valley is very wet heading into the winter freeze, but it’s still too early to say if the saturated soils will lead to flooding in the spring, according to provincial forecasters. The Manitoba government on Wednesday took the unprecedented step of opening the Red River Floodway, marking the first time
Federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer campaigns in Langley, B.C. on Oct. 11, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Carlos Osorio)
Livestock

Federal Tories pledge to postpone new livestock transport rules

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A federal Conservative government would postpone major amendments to animal health regulations dealing with livestock transport, otherwise due to come into effect in February next year. Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives on Friday released a platform promising a number of regulatory changes of interest to grain and livestock producers ahead of the federal election on Oct. 21.
(Dave Bedard photo)
Markets

Liberals pledge revamp of federal farm lender

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The federal Liberals’ platform heading into the Oct. 21 election calls for an “expanded and enhanced” role for Farm Credit Canada in supporting the country’s agriculture and agrifood sectors. Platform documents released Sunday last week (Sept. 29) call for the merger of several existing federal financial and advisory services — which the Liberals said are
Tapeworms, seen here under a microscope, can cause both animal and human health concerns.
Livestock

Be vigilant when it comes to tapeworms

Beef 911: Even if you don’t have livestock, pets can be infected and pose a risk to their owners

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Over the years, it seems like different species of tapeworms are increasing in frequency, with the risk of production losses also increasing. It also appears the risk of contacting a potentially very serious human disease is also increasing. (I will briefly cover this disease, echinococcus, at the end of this article.) We see different tapeworm
Amanda Flintoft (left), and daughter April Webber, are welcoming all ages to summer horseback riding adventures.
Other

Mother-daughter duo hit the trail at Gypsy Ridge

Birtle-area women offer breathtaking views of Asessippi Valley from a saddle

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At Gypsy Ridge Horseback Adventures, the trails are all maintained and the sights breathtaking. As the sun gleams on the rippling water flowing within the Asessippi River, trees sway from a warm summer breeze, riding high or valley low, a great western retreat awaits all thanks to the mother-daughter team of Amanda Flintoft and April
Horse owners can make significant contributions to their horses’ lives every day towards allowing the joints to maintain their own state of health and integrity.
Livestock

Joint maintenance for horses is systemic

Horse Health: There’s no silver bullet that will fix underlying issues affecting joint health

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There is a popular trend in the horse industry marketing the idea of “basic joint maintenance.” There are limitless sales and marketing campaigns that emotionally drive the idea that various products can bestow a protection against arthritis. It might be an intravenous or intramuscular injection or an oral supplement but the pitch is similar —

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