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Country Crossroads, Livestock, Other livestock

Sisters Are Reigning Clydesdale Queens

By Darrell Nesbitt October 1, 2009

Two Strathclair, Manitobaarea sisters know full well how the adage, “if you want a stable friendship – get a horse,” rings true. The lives of Charity and Britney Martin are enriched through the pleasures of being involved in the horse industry. Not from a light horse perspective, but having a fondness for animals that stand

Country Crossroads, Other livestock

The Clydesdale

October 1, 2009

The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse developed in and deriving its name from the district in Scotland where it was founded. Its type was evolved by the farmers of Lanarkshire, through which the River Clyde flows. The old name for Lanarkshire is Clydesdale. The most common colour in the Clydesdale breed is

Forages, News, Other livestock

Care And Nutrition Of The Easy-Keeping Horse

September 10, 2009

carol shwetz dvm Horses are designed to digest high-fibre forages that are low in sugar. An “easy-keeping horse” is one that can live on apparently little food. Easy keepers tend to be found most often in breeds originally developed to survive under harsh conditions. Most pony breeds are easy keepers, and hardy horse breeds such

News, Other livestock

What’s Up – for Sep. 10, 2009

September 10, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Sept. 12 – Sheep and goat parasite workshop and FAMACHA training, 8:30 a. m. to 12 p. m., Kleefeld. Lunch to follow. Registration free for Manitoba Sheep Association/ Manitoba Goat Association members, $10 for non-members. For more info call Richard Davis at 204-427-3633, Bill Paulishyn at

Crops, Other livestock

What’s Up – for Sep. 3, 2009

September 3, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Sept. 10-13 – WaterEdWest: Western Canada Water Education Conference, Banff Centre, Banff, Alta. For more info call 780-421-1497 or visit www.wateredwest.ca. Sept. 11 – Community Supported Agriculture tour, 3 p. m., Blue Lagoon Florascape, St. Francois Xavier. Sponsored by Organic Food Council of Manitoba and Manitoba

Crops, Other livestock

What’s Up – for Aug. 27, 2009

August 27, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Aug. 26-28 – International Farm Succession Conference, Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac, 1 Rue des Carrieres, Quebec City. Presented by the Canadian Farm Business Management Council. For more info visit www.farmcentre.com. Sept. 10-13 – WaterEdWest: Western Canada Water Education Conference, Banff Centre, Banff, Alta. For more info

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep & Goat Market Report – for Aug. 20, 2009

By Mark Elliot August 20, 2009

The crowd was ready for some exciting bidding. The beautiful day was an extra bonus for the Winnipeg Auction on Aug. 6, 2009. Ewes $43.75 to $145.60 Lambs 110 lbs. and over: $137.94 $154.94 95 110 lbs. $110.20 $144.72 80 94 lbs. $84 $123.20 under 80 70 79 lbs. $64.75 $110.60 65 68 lbs. $60.13

Country Crossroads, Livestock, Other livestock

Working The Land With Horses

By Tim Freeman August 20, 2009

Isn’t it amazing how life unfolds? Although small-scale sustainable farming has always been a passion of mine, it seemed it would have to settle for hobby status. It didn’t seem possible to make a life farming in an unconventional way. But then a book caught my eye. Draft Horses Today showed pictures and told stories

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Roycan’s Country Haven — A Place Of Healing

By Shirley Case August 13, 2009

Central Plains Cancer Care and Roycan’s Country Haven also offer programs for adults with cancer. Anyone who knows horses knows that they are intelligent animals. Anyone who loves horses knows that they can show emotions. But many people do not realize that they can be partners in the healing of children in care, cancer patients

Livestock, Other livestock

Study Finds Weaknesses In Lamb Value Chain

August 6, 2009

Canada’s lamb producers are missing out on a $42-million opportunity in farm gate sales and $250 million at retail, due to lack of domestic supply and “ineffective management” of the lamb value chain, according to a new study by the Guelphbased Value Chain Management Centre. The study, released July 22, noted a 100 per cent

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Sisters Are Reigning Clydesdale Queens

The Clydesdale

Care And Nutrition Of The Easy-Keeping Horse

What’s Up – for Sep. 10, 2009

What’s Up – for Sep. 3, 2009

What’s Up – for Aug. 27, 2009

Sheep & Goat Market Report – for Aug. 20, 2009

Working The Land With Horses

Roycan’s Country Haven — A Place Of Healing

Study Finds Weaknesses In Lamb Value Chain

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