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Insect farms: Investors see big profits in thinking small

Flies fed garbage become an environmentally friendly source of protein

By Colin Packham July 10, 2014

When it comes to resolving a big global food problem, a new breed of farmers and their financial backers are thinking small. Work on the world’s largest fly farm has begun in South Africa after the European firm behind the project won much-needed funding from investors, propelling the use of insects as livestock feed beyond

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Targeted deworming can help maintain herd health

Treating horses that are ‘heavy shedders’ can reduce total parasitic infestations on the farm by up to 80 per cent

By Carol Shwetz July 9, 2014

Most horse owners are keenly aware of the importance deworming plays in the health of their horses. Veterinarians, pharmaceutical companies and extension programs have done an exceptional job at promoting frequent scheduled dewormings. Yet recent science about the biology of equine parasites has found that using more deworming compound does not necessarily result in a

News, Other livestock

Pasture needed for Man. and Sask. flood victims

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 2, 2014

Canadian Quarter Horse Association – A Facebook Group page has been set up to connect those who have need of pasture for flooded out livestock and those who have pasture space available. The Facebook page can be found here. If you have pasture space available for flooded out livestock post it on this group page.

Livestock, Other livestock

Obesity a serious health issue for horses

But the treatment is the same as for humans — diet modification, calorie restriction and exercise

By Carol Shwetz June 6, 2014

It is not healthy for horses to be overweight. It may be one of the most serious health conditions a horse can have. Unfortunately many animal owners deem a degree of obesity as normal, acceptable and even desirable. As a result, obesity is commonly disregarded. Nonetheless, as a horse moves from overweight to fat to

News, Other livestock

Caring for horses eases symptoms of dementia

Visiting a horse farm was a drug-free alternative that  improved moods, behaviour and physical activity levels

By Columbus, Ohio May 8, 2014

Ohio State University researchers have added a new study to the mounting evidence supporting the old adage attributed to Winston Churchill: “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.” They have found spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. A collaboration between the Ohio State

Country Crossroads, Other livestock

Two towns drop out, but two more sign up for harness racing circuit

Betting on the ponies losing favour with youth

By Daniel Winters May 1, 2014

Lose some, win some. The withdrawal of two towns that formerly hosted weekend races on the provincial harness racing circuit has been offset by the addition of two new ones, with Morris and Selkirk signing on to host the Manitoba Great Western Harness Racing Circuit. Wawanesa will be taking a year off, and Deloraine has

News, Other livestock

‘Horsing around’ reduces stress in youth

Youth involved in an equine after-school program showed significantly lower levels of stress hormone in their saliva

By Washington State University May 1, 2014

New research from Washington State University reveals how youth who work with horses experience a substantial reduction in stress — and the evidence lies in kids’ saliva. The results are published in the American Psychological Association’s Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin this month. “We were coming at this from a prevention perspective,” said Patricia Pendry, a developmental

Livestock, Other livestock

Producer sales were lower before Easter

But buyer interest was strong, especially for replacement stock available through a herd dispersal

By Mark Elliot April 29, 2014

Producers delivered 400 sheep and goats to the April 16 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction, the last sale before the Easter holiday. Although the number of animals on offer was lower than the previous sale, buyer demand was strong. The buyers showed high interest in quality ewes. No differences between wool and hair ewes, but

Country Crossroads, Other livestock

Lamb isn’t just for Easter

Recipe Swap

By Lorraine Stevenson April 17, 2014

I never ate lamb until I was in my early 20s and started trying new foods with new friends from around the world. That first bite was memorable — in a curry with plenty of red hot chilies! Since that first eye-popping meal, I’ve learned to love the subtle taste of lamb in stews and

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Easter lamb trade affects April 2 sheep and goat sale

New-crop lamb prices have not returned to levels of two or three years ago

By Mark Elliot April 10, 2014

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 700 sheep and goats for the April 2 sale. There appeared to be a decrease in the expected Easter lamb prices. The strong bidding was on the younger and well-developed quality ewes. The cull ewes were clearly identified by the lower bids. There appeared to be no differences between the

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Other livestock

Insect farms: Investors see big profits in thinking small

Targeted deworming can help maintain herd health

Pasture needed for Man. and Sask. flood victims

Obesity a serious health issue for horses

Caring for horses eases symptoms of dementia

Two towns drop out, but two more sign up for harness racing circuit

‘Horsing around’ reduces stress in youth

Producer sales were lower before Easter

Lamb isn’t just for Easter

Easter lamb trade affects April 2 sheep and goat sale

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