What’s Up – for Jul. 14, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. July 15-17:Canadian Bison Association field days, Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. For more info visit www.bisoncentre.com or call 780-955- 1995. July 16:National Farmers Union region 5 (Manitoba) convention, 1 p.m., Onanole and District Drop-In Centre. July 20:University of Manitoba annual plant science crop


Unlike Books, A Horse’s Health Can Be Judged By Its Cover

dvm The condition of a horse’s hair coat reveals a great deal of informat ion regarding its overall health. When the elements in a horse’s lifestyle are favourable, a vibrant, shiny hair coat along with a full mane and tail are its natural expression. Nutrition and movement are the primary influences of such expression. One

What’s Up – for Jul. 7, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info visit www.seedgrowers.ca/meetingsandevents or call 613- 236-0497. July 10-13:Canadian Special Crops Association silver jubilee convention, Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. For more info call 204-925-3780 or visit www.specialcrops.mb.ca.


What’s Up – for Jun. 30, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. June 28-29:Compost Matters in Manitoba, AAFC Brandon Research Station. Two-day workshop for “organics recycling and compost advocates.” For more info call 1-877-571-4769 or email [email protected]. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info



Rodeo Impacts Inglis Cowgirl

The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) allows youth to begin their rodeo education at age 12. And while competition basically follows the school year with fall and spring dates, being involved means so much more for members such as Shannon Jackson of Inglis, Manitoba. “As a member, the MHSRA has given me so much.

What’s Up – for Jun. 23, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. June 28-29:Compost Matters in Manitoba, AAFC Brandon Research Station. Two-day workshop for “organics recycling and compost advocates.” For more info call 1-877-571-4769 or email [email protected]. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info


What’s Up – for Jun. 16, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info visit www.seedgrowers.ca/meetingsandevents or call 613- 236-0497. July 10-13:Canadian Special Crops Association silver jubilee convention, Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. For more info call 204-925-3780 or visit www.specialcrops.mb.ca. July

Horse Owners Advised To Watch For Herpes Virus

Horse Health Acurrent rise in the incidence of Neurotropic equine herpesvirus-1 (nEHV-1) following a cutting event at the beginning of May in Ogden, Utah has sparked the interest and concern of the horse industry and has raised several questions. Equine herpesvirus-1 is a common virus in horses and many horses are exposed to EHV-1 at