Livestock briefs Feb. 2

No E. coli risk with wheat DDGS Alberta Beef Producers reports that scientists from Alberta Agriculture, AAFC Lethbridge and private industry are studying the impact of wheat distillers grains on the shedding of E. coli 0157:H7. This research addresses concerns that feeding wheat dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) to feedlot cattle may increase the



What’s Up – for Jun. 23, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. June 28-29:Compost Matters in Manitoba, AAFC Brandon Research Station. Two-day workshop for “organics recycling and compost advocates.” For more info call 1-877-571-4769 or email [email protected]. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info

Strong Bison Prices Attractive To New Producers

Canada’s bison herd could be on the verge of a rebound as higher prices attract new entrants, the president of the Canadian Bison Association says. Mark Silzer said the surging prices have given producers looking to exit the business the perfect chance, and as a result, volumes are likely to be lower in this May’s



Three Ranchers Face Court Over TB Testing

Ranchers at odds with Canadian Food Inspection Agency over testing for bovine tuberculosis are continuing to fight their cases in court. Clanwilliam-area rancher Nick Synchyshyn will face trial May 16 on three charges under the Health of Animals Act related to an incident that occurred on Nov. 17, 2009. Synchyshyn, who was fined $3,000 earlier


Spinning Bison Fibre Into Profit

Foreign buyers are clamouring to buy bison fibre. The only problem is figuring out a good way to get it off the hides of the ornery critters. Frequently compared to cashmere, raw bison fibre fetches $1 an ounce while an ounce of cleaned, carded down sells for about $12 and finished yarn commands $18 to