Livestock
Cattle prices are high, but herd numbers (both in Manitoba and nationally) show little indication that producers are looking to rebuild their herds.
Livestock
Will Manitoba’s shrinking beef footprint turn around?
Cattle prices are high, but herd numbers show little indication that producers are looking to build back their herds
Major Arctic char fish farm coming to Manitoba
The Saphire Springs facility, coming just north of Winnipeg, hopes to increase global Arctic char supply by 50 per cent
The Saphire Springs facility, coming just north of Winnipeg, hopes to increase global Arctic char supply by 50 per cent.
Cattle producers urged to skip U.S. shows
Canadian officials concerned about exposure risk, warn producers their animals might end up stuck if bird flu is found at any U.S. livestock show they attend
The Canadian Food Inpspection Agency is urging producers to leave their dairy and beef cattle out of U.S. shows, due to the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Bird flu updates: U.S. detects human bird flu case without known animal transmission
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has rocked the feather sector in North America and the U.S. dairy sector
A person hospitalized with bird flu is the first human case detected in the United States without any known animal exposure, says the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Beef cow, replacement heifer numbers suggest producers aren’t ready to grow herds: FCC
Beef cattle prices have trended above the five-year average, but low numbers of replacement heifers and beef cows suggests producers aren't ready to grow cattle herds.
Klassen: Discounts start to appear in the feeder market
For the week ending September 14, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. However, yearling quality has become quite variable resulting in a diverse price structure.
Hunters urged to take biosecurity measures against bird flu
Farmers who plan to hunt geese and ducks this fall should take biosecurity measures to ensure they don't transmit high path avian influenza (bird flu) to their flocks and herds.
Survey dishes out most common cow-calf practices: Where does your farm fit?
From weaning practices to health care and calving success, national Beef Cattle Research Council survey pegs what cow-calf producers are doing on their farms and why
From weaning practices to health care and calving success, national Beef Cattle Research Council survey pegs what cow-calf producers are doing on their farms and why.
CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends that farmers do not take dairy or beef cattle to shows or agricultural exhibitions in the United States to reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza (bird flu) to Canadian herds.
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.