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Feed horses properly in winter

By NDSU Release February 15, 2013

Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure they feed their animals appropriately for the conditions, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. Feeding good-quality hay in sufficient amounts is one of the best ways to help horses keep warm. Feed digestion produces heat, with the

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Seized horses to go on the block

By Daniel Winters February 12, 2013

Officials hope 10 Morgan-Appaloosa-cross horses seized by provincial animal welfare officers from an unattended pasture in the Langruth area will soon have a new home. “They are going to auction mart and I’m trying to line up a bunch of people to buy them,” said Richard Callander, a councillor in the RM of Lakeview. “If

Livestock, Other livestock

The deep relationship between horse and rider

By Carol Shwetz February 6, 2013

Riders are aware of the numerous aids, equipment and body positions employed to influence a horse’s movement. However, few are aware of the much deeper exchange — what is not so readily obvious is that a rider’s own health and balance is intimately intertwined with the well-being of their horse. Few riders look towards themselves

Beef cattle, Livestock, Other livestock

Horsemeat found in British burgers

February 6, 2013

Burger King, one of the most popular fast-food chains in Britain and Ireland, said Jan. 24 it had stopped using one of the firms caught up in the scandal of supplying grocers with beef that contained horsemeat. The British food industry has been rocked by the revelation last week that retailers including market leader Tesco

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Prices follow Ontario trends

By Mark Elliot February 6, 2013

Producers provided 350 sheep and goats to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Jan. 23. The bidding from the buyers was strong and heated, compared to the freezing cold temperature outside. The Manitoba market followed the Ontario market trend in prices on the lambs. Wool ewes dominated ewes on offer at this sale. The price ranged from

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Sheep producers warned to be on the lookout for deadly parasite

By Shannon VanRaes February 6, 2013

Expert says pasture rotation is key and since barber pole worms stay low, allowing  pastures to grow a bit higher before grazing can help

With two hot and wet summers under their belts, Manitoba sheep producers need to be on guard against the barber pole worm. “It’s a problem in all of North America, and actually most of the world,” said Dr. Reuben Neumier, a veterinarian who raises sheep between Virden and Pipestone. “This is the parasite that causes

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Other livestock

Lamb prices fall back to earth

By Shannon VanRaes February 5, 2013

Sheep prices are down, way down from when Gail Kasprick decided to get into the business. But she’s looking at the bright side. “It sounds as though it’s going to improve,” the Neepawa-area producer said while attending a session on sheep marketing at Ag Days. “But for someone like me just getting into it, it

Livestock, Other livestock

Horse herd in limbo after controversial seizure in the RM of Lakeview

By Daniel Winters January 30, 2013

An RM of Lakeview councillor complains protocols were breached  after provincial officials seized a band of semi-feral horses near Langruth

The fate of a herd of horses rounded up in the RM of Lakeview remains in limbo while allegations fly they were improperly seized from their elderly owners. Richard Callander, a local municipal councillor filed an appeal Jan. 21 on behalf of the owners for the return of 10 Morgan-Appaloosa-cross stallions, mares and their offspring,

Crops, Forages, Livestock, News, Other livestock

Bison do double duty on organic farm

By Daniel Winters January 17, 2013

Unlike many organic farmers, John Finnie isn’t always scrambling for manure — he has 150 helpers in that task. His herd of Plains bison are a perfect fit on his 1,000-acre certified organic operation near Kenton, northwest of Brandon, he says. “I like to look at them as being a very large piece of machinery,”

Livestock, Other livestock

Strangles — highly contagious, but most horses recover

By Carol Shwetz January 17, 2013

Strangles, also known as equine distemper, is a highly contagious upper respiratory disease of horses, mules, and donkeys. Strangles infection, or the fear of strangles infection, tends to unsettle many horse owners despite that fact that strangles itself is rarely fatal. The stigma attached to this disease is fuelled by its highly contagious nature and

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Feed horses properly in winter

Seized horses to go on the block

The deep relationship between horse and rider

Horsemeat found in British burgers

Sheep producers warned to be on the lookout for deadly parasite

Lamb prices fall back to earth

Horse herd in limbo after controversial seizure in the RM of Lakeview

Bison do double duty on organic farm

Strangles — highly contagious, but most horses recover

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