Livestock
Limited biodiversity a challenge for bison producers looking to build herd genetics.
Livestock
Bison industry looks to build better genetics
Recent tools are helping the bison sector manage its genetic diversity
Feed Grains Weekly: Prices moving higher, but maybe not much more says broker
With Alberta farmers presently reluctant to sell their barley and wheat for feed, cash prices have been on the upswing, according to Darcy Haley, vice-president Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
UMA Systems Inc. has a proprietary process for turning waste into protein supplements, and is looking for Canadian customers.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money
TMR mixer demo at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 shows sheep producers how significant labour and cost savings can result from using this equipment.
Gene-edited pigs the next big thing?
Public likely willing to eat meat from gene-edited livestock if given proper context, expert says
Gene-edited pigs are in the works in the U.S. Will we see them up here in Canada too?
Rotational grazing tips from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Managing any eventuality in rotational grazing starts with having a large area surrounding by a perimeter fence, giving flexibility and options, according to James Clark, territory manager for Ontario for Gallagher.
Honey project to fight hunger with Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Beekeepers invited to join Canadian Foodgrains Bank community growing project
Canadian Foodgrains Bank representative and hobby beekeeper Gordon Janzen hopes fellow beekeepers will join his philanthropic project for hunger relief.
Klassen: Feeder cattle markets in price discovery mode
For the week ending September 7, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5/cwt higher in Alberta but steady to $6/cwt lower in Saskatchewan and Manitoba compared to seven days earlier. Major feedlots in Alberta appear to be focusing on local cattle. The calf market is in price discovery mode with prices quoted $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower.
Manitoba names new chief veterinary officer
Veterinary office long-timer Dr. Glen Duizer will take the top role
Manitoba Agriculture long-timer Dr. Glen Duizer will is now Manitoba's chief veterinary officer.
Managing dairy barn cross ventilation with the right baffles
Quebec dairy farm Ferme Laroselait says adding baffles allowed removal of two large fans
Quebec dairy farm Ferme Laroselait says adding baffles improved barn ventilation enough to remove two large fans.