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Sheep & Goat Sales – for Jun. 4, 2009

By Mark Elliot June 4, 2009

A drizzling grey day did not keep the buyers from attending the Winnipeg Auction (May 7, 2009). There was good audience in the stands. The day felt like an autumn day, rather than a spring day. We are still hoping for warmer days. Ewes $51 to $148. Lambs 110+lbs.: $156 95 110 lbs.: $138.70 to

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More Cutbacks Announced For PMU Industry

By Daniel Winters May 28, 2009

“Although the rate of reduction has slowed, the size of the market is much smaller.” – WYETH STATEMENT Seven more pregnant mare urine (PMU) contracts have been cancelled, leaving the number of ranches in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota at 64, down from over 400 prior to 2003. A statement issued by Wyeth, which markets

Livestock, Other livestock

Let’s Go Ridin’ – for Apr. 16, 2009

By Maerz E. Doats April 16, 2009

For many, riding season is just around the corner, hopefully. And for us equine enthusiasts, that means it’s time to saddle up and get riding. Perhaps you have been doing a little contemplating and dreaming over the cold winter months about constructing a riding arena, indoors or outside. Here are a few pointers which may

Beef cattle, News, Other livestock

Weak Pound Revives U. K.’S Ailing Livestock Sector

By Nigel Hunt April 16, 2009

Aweak pound has revived Britain’s ailing livestock sector, boosting prices and helping restore profitability despite the global economic downturn, industry sources said April 8. “Exchange rates are having a tremendous impact on our markets at the moment. From around October the vast majority of producers have been above the line (making positive margins),” said Mick

Beef cattle, News, Other livestock

What’s Up – for Apr. 9, 2009

April 9, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 April 9 – Keystone Agricultural Producers general council meeting, Canad Inns, 2401 Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie. For more info call 204-697-1140. April 9 – Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual general meeting, 1:30 p. m., Salon A, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Meeting open to public, all

Livestock, Other livestock

Batch Of Poultry Feed May Contain SRMs

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 9, 2009

Abatch of poultry feed products from an unnamed Alberta rendering plant is being pulled from sale for disposal on concerns that it may contain prohibited cattle parts. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said March 28 that it’s investigating what it calls “potentially contaminated feed products.” “Information to date indicates that a limited amount of poultry

Country Crossroads, Hogs, Other livestock, Poultry

Core Buyers Are Loyal To Their Preferred Meats

By Jim Romahn April 9, 2009

Martin Gooch of the George Morris Centre has posted detailed reports on consumer surveys for chicken, lamb, veal and pork. It’s the most complete set of data available and was collected with funding from the federal Agriculture Department’s National Advancing Canadian Agricultural and Agri-Food Program. For chicken, the research found that the average Canadian household

Livestock, Other livestock

Bluetongue Insurance Now Available For 2009

By Canadian Sheep Federation April 2, 2009

Bluetongue insurance for 2009 is now available to all Canadian sheep producers. The voluntary program provides affordable insurance coverage for mortality, business interruption and consequential losses due to bluetongue – an insect-borne viral disease of sheep and other livestock. Producers have until June 30, 2009 to apply for the annual coverage, which supplements funding available

Livestock, Other livestock

The Real Cost Of Raising Ranch Horses

By Kris Ringwall April 2, 2009

The other day was difficult. The discussion centred on the horse industry as the Dickinson Research Extension Center was reviewing program costs. As the horse program was discussed, the updated costs were noted. Based on a fiveyear average, the annual cost (direct and overhead expenses) for maintaining a producing mare and nursing foal was $764.68

Livestock, Other livestock

Tyson Foods Partners With Pet Food Company

March 26, 2009

U. S. meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. said on March 17 it will take a minority stake in Freshpet, a maker of fresh, refrigerated dog food and treats. “The $17 billion pet food market, which has become one of the top 10 packaged-goods categories, has seen significant growth in recent years. One of the key

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Other livestock

Sheep & Goat Sales – for Jun. 4, 2009

More Cutbacks Announced For PMU Industry

Let’s Go Ridin’ – for Apr. 16, 2009

Weak Pound Revives U. K.’S Ailing Livestock Sector

What’s Up – for Apr. 9, 2009

Batch Of Poultry Feed May Contain SRMs

Core Buyers Are Loyal To Their Preferred Meats

Bluetongue Insurance Now Available For 2009

The Real Cost Of Raising Ranch Horses

Tyson Foods Partners With Pet Food Company

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