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Smile. The goats will like you more

Goats prefer happy people, study finds

By Queen Mary University of London September 5, 2018

Goats can differentiate between human facial expressions and prefer to interact with happy people, according to a new study led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London. The study, which provides the first evidence of how goats read human emotional expressions, implies that the ability of animals to perceive human facial cues is not limited

Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Auction fills festival requirements

One of the Muslim world’s two globally celebrated festivals drove this market

By Mark Elliot August 20, 2018

The August 1 sheep sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction was scheduled in preparation for the Eli-al-Adha, or Festival of Sacrifice, a major holiday in the Muslim world. Producers provided about 600 sheep and goats in expectation of an exciting sale. The next auction was to be held August 15. In the sheep sale buyers

Livestock Markets

Seasonal patterns not yet present

The summer slowdown has not yet arrived in the sheep and goat markets

By Mark Elliot May 15, 2018

Warmer weather may finally be here, but the traditional slowing down of the market has yet to appear, perhaps a reflection of the late spring. With 200 animals delivered for sale, sheep and goats were in plentiful supply and prices largely held their own, with a little bit of up and down when compared to

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Easter season sparks bidding

The latest sheep and goat sale saw new life for the market

By Mark Elliot March 30, 2018

Easter bidding arrived with a vengeance at the March 21 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Supply jumped to 430 animals with greatly improved quality noted and the sale was a fast-paced event. During the sheep sale the ewes saw a bidding pattern that was subdued, reflecting the approach of summer. Prices ranged

Livestock Markets, Markets

No fireworks at first sheep and goat auction

It was a quiet and steady parade of animals at the first outing of the new year

By Mark Elliot January 23, 2018

It wasn’t the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air at the first sheep and goat sale of the year at Winnipeg Livestock Auction on Jan. 10. With the holiday season behind it, the market saw little buyer excitement and just 62 animals come and go from the sales arena. During the sheep sale

Livestock, Livestock Markets

As markets fill, prices drop

The latest sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales saw buyers as the clearcut winners

By Mark Elliot November 14, 2017

Some say November is the end of autumn, others, the start of winter. Either way the Nov. 1 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Sales coincided with the arrival of snow. It also featured a low-key and subdued tone with markets filling and animal quality average rather than exceptional. Producers could be reducing herds,

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Exotic sheep see little interest

Quality and age of animals were the key to bidding

By Mark Elliot October 16, 2017

The Oct. 4 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction saw 258 sheep and goats delivered. The buyers present were not interested in exotic sheep or lambs, but instead paid close attention to age and quality. During the sheep sale, all ewes saw major interest from buyers, with no evident price difference between wool

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Goat numbers surge at Aug. 2 auction

There was good interest for animals ahead of an Islamic holiday 

By Mark Elliot August 21, 2017

The supply of about 500 sheep and goats for the Aug. 2, 2017 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction was an excellent presentation of the possible animals available for those preparing for the Islamic celebration. There was a variety of the various animal weights available so buyers could purchase for the wide range required. There was

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Summer slows sheep and goat bidding

It was buyer’s choice in many cases at the most recent sheep and goat sale

By Mark Elliot May 15, 2017

It was a case of differing expectations May 3 at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, as buyers and sellers gathered to trade the 233 sheep and goats delivered to this sale. Sellers were hoping for decent prices, while buyers were looking for bargains. In the sheep sale, ewes were of mixed quality and the bidding highlighted

A pygmy goat and duck own the farmyard during a yoga session at 10 Acre Woods in Anola.

Country Crossroads

Goat yoga makes Manitoba debut

Yoga moves out of the studio and into the farmyard as enthusiasts flock to goat yoga

By Shannon VanRaes May 15, 2017

Move over Vancouver and look out New York, goat yoga is taking Anola by storm — but there is a Manitoba twist to the growing fitness trend. “It’s goat yoga, but it’s also more than that,” said Tara McKean, owner of 10 Acre Woods near Anola, which recently added yoga sessions to its roster. “It’s

Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions

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Daily Network News

Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions

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Tag Archives Goat — page 2

Smile. The goats will like you more

Auction fills festival requirements

Seasonal patterns not yet present

Easter season sparks bidding

No fireworks at first sheep and goat auction

Exotic sheep see little interest

Goat numbers surge at Aug. 2 auction

Summer slows sheep and goat bidding

Goat yoga makes Manitoba debut

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