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Good selection of heavy and feeder lambs

By Mark Elliot November 9, 2012

There were 1,000 sheep and goats for the Winnipeg Livestock Sales auction on Oct. 17, with the auctioneer making comments on the quality of the animals throughout the sale. The audience was entertained by three alpacas that sold as well. There appeared to be no differences on the bidding for the wool and hair ewes,

News, Other livestock

Province urges caution to avoid exposure to hantavirus

November 9, 2012

The virus has recently claimed another victim Manitoba Public Health is urging Manitobans to use caution when working around or cleaning out areas where it appears that mice are living. Hantavirus infection, also known as hanta virus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), is a very rare viral disease which can be fatal. The virus is found in

Beef cattle, Hogs, News, Other livestock

U.S. meat producers may pare back output

By Gavin Maguire November 9, 2012

Reuters / Despite nearly record-high feed prices, U.S. meat production has continued to trend higher in recent months, and the latest monthly statistics show that beef, pork and chicken output all remain above the five-year average. Brisk meat exports combined with strong domestic wholesale and retail prices have encouraged these high production levels, but a

Forages, Livestock, Other livestock

Alfalfa hays: merging myth and reality

By Carol Shwetz November 10, 2012

One of the most misunderstood feedstuffs in the horse industry today is alfalfa hay. Its position in the feeding program of horses is both revered and spurned. To unravel its benefits and the harms it is necessary to understand the nutrient-rich profile of this hay. When understood, it is the overfeeding of alfalfa hay, not

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Vet says don’t let your four-legged employees suffer from fleas

By Alexis Kienlen October 26, 2012

Vet says flea control isn’t expensive, and is simple to administer and allows working dogs to focus on their job

Your working dog won’t be at its best if he or she is itching from a flea infestation. “Flea prevention has become really easy, and there’s really no reason not to have that as part of your dog-managing program,” said Lynne Copeland a Red Deer-based veterinarian who specializes in herding, guardian and working dogs. Many

Livestock, Opinion, Other livestock

Sheep guardians come in all shapes and sizes

October 17, 2012

In response to the Sept. 20 letter, “What about donkeys?” seeking more information about livestock protection options, the livestock protection animals that you choose have a lot to do with: What you like; What is available; What you are willing to pay for; What your fencing or physical setup is (close to town, very rural,

Livestock, Other livestock

Monensin and horses — a deadly combination

By Carol Shwetz October 17, 2012

Monensin, also known under its trade name, Rumensin, is extremely toxic to horses. It is one of the most common accidental poisonings in horses, and yet often goes unrecognized. Farm animals such as horses, cows, chickens and pigs can and commonly do share similar feeds. However, it is extremely important that horse owners are aware that feeds

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Pet owners and sheep producers warned about tapeworm threat

By Sheri Monk October 17, 2012

Here’s one more reason to hate coyotes. The predators frequently carry tapeworms in their gut that can infect dogs and possibly humans. Tapeworms passed on by canine species can also result in sheep measles, a costly disease for sheep and goat producers. One type of tapeworm found in coyotes, Echinococcus multilocularis, is receiving new attention

Livestock, Other livestock

Strong demand for feeder lambs tempered by shorter supplies

By Mark Elliot October 17, 2012

Producers delivered 500 head of sheep and goats to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on Oct. 3 providing a good selection for buyers. The price for ewes was up over the last sale, but still lower than at the sale Sept. 5. There was no price distinction between wool and hair breeds. Younger ewes for herd

Forages, Livestock, News, Other livestock

Building a herd for the real world

By Daniel Winters October 10, 2012

An Peischel aimed high when she began breeding goats back in 1985. “My goals were to produce the highest-quality breeding stock that I could sell to producers and sleep at night, and also to hang the best carcass on the rail off of native vegetation,” the University of Tennessee extension agent said at the recent

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Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

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