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Summer lull settles in for sheep, goat sales
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Summer lull settles in for sheep, goat sales

Producers are getting busy around the farm and will defer marketing

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The temperatures may have been stubbornly sticking to the low side, but already it is starting to feel like a summer market. That’s when producers, busy with summer farm projects and other activities, withdraw from the market and animal numbers fall. Generally prices take a breather and decline a bit during this period too. At
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Markets, Weather

No automatic renewals this year for Ontario’s RMPs

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With a new option this year for coverage under Ontario’s Risk Management Program (RMP), producers won’t be able to let previous decisions ride. Agricorp, the province’s farm program delivery agency, on Thursday released full 2019 program details for the RMPs for grains/oilseeds, cattle, hogs, veal and sheep, including premium rates and updated program timelines. As
The makers of the new plant-based meat substitutes have one goal: to eliminate animal agriculture.
Comment, Livestock, Other

Comment: Now that we have your attention

Get ready for the fight for animal agriculture

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Raising cattle is a way of life in rural Missouri. We have the second-most cows of any state, behind only Texas. Much of our ag economy depends on beef to survive. The same could be said of pork, poultry or a number of other meat animals. So why write an article taste testing a plant-based
Latest sheep, goat sale focused on local demand
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Latest sheep, goat sale focused on local demand

It was too close to Easter for shipment to Eastern Canada

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The final sale before Easter saw 275 sheep and goats pass through the ring at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. There were both individual animals and large groups on offer this sale, and the sale was locally dominated as the proximity to the holiday ruled out any timely transportation to Eastern Canada. This may account for
Spirited lamb bidding as Easter approaches
Livestock Markets, Markets

Spirited lamb bidding as Easter approaches

The looming holiday is on the minds of sheep and goat buyers

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Even the strong cool winds that reminded us winter had not yet left didn’t deter buyers or sellers at the latest Winnipeg Livestock Auction sheep and goat sale April 3. More than 250 animals went through the ring and goats were strongly featured in the sale. Buyers seeking goat kids found an excellent choice and
Strong bidding for lambs at March 20 sale
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Strong bidding for lambs at March 20 sale

Younger goat does of all purposes and bidding seemed to continue trends from the last sale

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Spring arrived to produce a bright attitude for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction March 20 sheep and goat sale. Producers delivered 220 sheep and goats, and the buyers were prepared for some major bidding. Everyone in the arena was entertained with an orphan baby lamb being bottle fed and comforted in the owner’s lap. There was
Bidding better than expected at latest sheep, goat sale
Livestock Markets, Markets

Bidding better than expected at latest sheep, goat sale

The sheep and goat sale also featured a veal calf trial sale

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The winter road drifting conditions and drifting snow didn’t stop producers delivering to the March 6 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales. A total of 146 sheep and goats passed through the ring at the event, with high bidding that surprised a few buyers in some of the individual classes. The quality of
Prices promising for future sales
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Prices promising for future sales

The winter doldrums have broken in the sheep and goat market

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Winnipeg Livestock Auction finally had the opportunity to hold a proper sale following some disappointing outings that were sharply reduced due to frigid weather and winter storms that kept both buyers and sellers at home. There were 100 sheep and goats delivered for the Feb. 20 auction. Producers and buyers had high expectations and anything
Their Blackbelly sheep have horns much like the bighorn sheep in the Rockies.
Country Crossroads, Local news

Small, ethically run farm raises rabbits and sheep

Owners of Seven Bells Fold feel it’s their duty to treat animals with kindness and respect

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Seven Bells Fold (SBF) is the name of the farm owned by Bonny McKay and Dale Lucey, located just off PR No. 470, between Onanole and Sandy Lake. The name came about from the fact that both sets of McKay’s grandparents were fishers or seafarers on Canada’s East Coast and in order to operate 24

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