Anna Hunter’s new book, The True Cost of Wool, explores current wool production systems in Canada and pitches more robust local manufacturing
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Manitoba author dissects wool supply chain politics
Anna Hunter’s new book, The True Cost of Wool, explores current wool production systems in Canada and pitches more robust local manufacturing
Artificial intelligence powers sheep pregnancy and parasite detection tool
New sonic AI technology could offer sheep producers an alternative to ultrasound that they could use themselves to check for pregnancy or detect parasites
New sonic technology with artificial intelligence could give Canada’s sheep farmers an ultrasound alternative that they could use themselves to check ewes for pregnancy or detect dangerous parasites in their livestock.
Manitoba auctions offer respite to fire-evacuated livestock
Heartland Livestock Services in Virden and Grunthal Auction Mart in Grunthal have offered farmers in fire-threatened areas a safe place to evacuate their livestock.
Heartland Livestock Services in Virden and Grunthal Auction Mart in Grunthal have offered farmers in fire-threatened areas a safe place to evacuate their livestock.
Manitoba sheep market seeing record highs
Industry observers hope new optimism will encourage more entrants into the business
Sheep prices continue to rise in Manitoba, boosted by cultural and religious observances like Easter and Eid in the spring.
Beef sector welcomes insurance changes
The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year
The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year
Crop and livestock insurance changes revealed at Manitoba Ag Days
Changes for the 2025 AgriInsurance program in Manitoba were announced at Manitoba Ag Days 2025
Changes for the 2025 AgriInsurance program in Manitoba, including changes to annual crop, forage and predation programs, were announced at Manitoba Ag Days 2025.
Data use is big to grow sheep farm profit
Embracing incremental change and increased measurement can increase sheep production profit, says expert
Measurement and data analysis in sheep production are critical tools for deciphering the per-pound production costs and increasing efficiency and profit.
Cache Valley Virus can be difficult to prevent in sheep flocks
Glacier FarmMedia – In the past few weeks, Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatoon has had some confirmed cases of stillborn and aborted sheep fetuses diagnosed with Cache Valley Virus, a mosquito-borne disease. The virus is widely distributed in mosquito populations throughout North America and in parts of Central America. It was first identified in 1956
Wool sector leans into nature-positive messaging
Wool’s environmental footprint isn’t all about carbon, Australian company behind ad campaign says
The wool industry has been so focused on carbon that it missed opportunities to highlight the positive benefits of growing wool and raising sheep on the landscape and the intrinsic value of natural fibres.
TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers
Labour savings and lower feed costs, more flexibility with ingredients can be realized
Switching to TMR feeding is a major investment and a major change in mindset for many sheep farmers, but can pay financial and flock health dividends.
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