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Sheep and goat prices remain strong

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The summer new auction schedule has started, with only one auction per month. There were 125 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, on May 3. With limited numbers of animals supplied, at this sale — the buyers were prepared to do some serious bidding. Ewes dominated the stock on offer at this
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Concerns raised about CWD entering Manitoba

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Changes are coming to the way the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) handles chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed elk populations, but what those changes are is up for debate. “While we don’t have all the details yet — the federal government has signalled that they are giving up on the idea of eradicating the
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Retained placenta in mares

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The birth of a foal is a remarkable event that must unfold in an expedient manner. Expulsion of the fetal membranes or placenta is a seemingly less glamorous event than the arrival of the newborn foal, yet its well-timed release is equally important to the thriving foal. Discharge of the placenta is an extension of
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Scholarship for sheep producers

Students who are active in the Manitoba sheep industry are now eligible for a $500 scholarship offered by the Manitoba Sheep Association. Applicants must be involved with sheep and either be a member of the MSA or related to a member in order to be eligible. Applicants must provide proof of enrolment in a recognized
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Post-Easter prices lower for most classifications

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There were 150 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 19. The temperature of the day was cool, a reflection of the day’s bidding style by the buyers. Although, some classifications remained as strong as the pre-Easter season, some classifications dropped. The Easter season has peaked and is returning to the normal
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Easter sale brings in the numbers

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There were 360 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on April 5 for the Easter season. Individual or small group of animals were purchased by various local individual buyers, for the two Easter celebrations. The meat industry buyers were preparing and restocking their supplies, as well. There appeared to be a strong
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Adverse consequences of phenylbutazone

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Phenylbutazone, referred to as “bute” amongst horsemen, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for the short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and fever in horses. It is one of the most common medications administered to horses but indiscriminate use is wrought with adverse consequences. Therefore horse owners must be aware of its appropriate and prudent use.
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Brandon to host Best of Belgian Breed event

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Draft horse fans can look forward to an extra treat as the North American Belgian Championships returns July 17-21

If you didn’t get enough of the heavy horses at the recent Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, take heart, because more is on the way this summer. For the first time since 1996, the North American Belgian Championships is coming on July 17 to 21, said Brenda Hunter, secretary of the Manitoba Percheron & Belgian Club

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