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Graze Alfalfa Safely With New Sainfoin Lines

By Helen Mcmenamin September 15, 2011

The high gains from alfalfa come with the risk of bloat but new lines of sainfoin look set to change that. Sainfoin is a little-used pasture legume with high levels of condensed tannins that bind to proteins and protect them from breakdown in the rumen, preventing bloat and possibly allowing for better use of protein.

Livestock, Opinion, Other livestock

Is Agriculture Image Being Blindsided By Social Media?

By Will Verboven September 8, 2011

Aspeaker at a recent national cattle industry event showed a video which both bemused and shocked the audience. The speaker and her research company, on behalf of an industry group, was investigating public response to the image of beef. Part of the research involved a focus group to ascertain their opinions on the topic. The

Livestock, Other livestock

Counting Sheep In Manitoba A Murky Business

By Shannon VanRaes September 8, 2011

It’s nothing to be sheepish about, Manitoba’s flock has been increasing over the last year. “It’s not as much as we’d like to see, but for sure our flocks are expanding,” said Lucien Lesage, chairman of the Manitoba Sheep Association. According to Statistics Canada, Manitoba’s sheep inventory increased by 7.7 per cent between July 2010

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Sep. 1, 2011

By Mark Elliot September 1, 2011

On August 4, 2011; the Winnipeg Livestock Auction had approximately 340 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. The arena seats were filled with numerous buyers both young and old. Many of the ewes delivered for this sale were sheared, which did not indicate any differences in the price range. The buyers responded with higher

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Aug. 4, 2011

August 4, 2011

The July 7 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction had over 500 sheep and goats delivered for the sale. All buyers were prepared for some serious bidding and kept the auctioneer busy. The price for the various ewes had dropped, at this sale – compared to the last sale. With the new-crop lambs and older lambs,

Country Crossroads, Other livestock

From Ewes To You

By Lorraine Stevenson August 4, 2011

When Ste. Anne sheep producer Solange Dusablon set out to earn farm income selling wool and wool products produced from their flock, she knew she’d need to charge top dollar for hand-spun, hand-knit knitwear to make any money – and that it was highly unlikely anyone would pay hundreds for a pretty sweater. So she

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 16, 2011

By Mark Elliot June 16, 2011

The summer schedule started for the Winnipeg Livestock Auction on June 2, 2011, where there is only one auction per month for the sheep and goats. There were 250 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The bidding on the ewes, varied from strong to subdued. The condition of some of the sheep was noticeable,

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 2, 2011

By Mark Elliot June 2, 2011

There were 150 sheep and goats delivered for the May 19, 2011 sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. Buyers were few and the supply of sheep and goats was sparse. However, the price bidding remained strong and exciting. There seemed to be no pattern in the bidding on ewes, either by breed or weight. The

Livestock, Other livestock

New Markets For Lamb Meat Expand Breed Options

May 5, 2011

Baa Baa Black Sheep, Have You Any Wool? No Sir, No Sir! I shed to save you on feed and shearing costs. The next generation of sheep geared to meat production, not wool, comes in a variety of colours that make shepherding a lot more fun. Each year there seems to be a new pattern

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Apr. 28, 2011

April 28, 2011

The local buyers had a great opportunity with the last-minute Easter bidding for sheep and goats at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 21. The producers provided a balanced selection of most classifications – no heavyweight or market weight lambs. There were 181 animals at this sale. Some evidence of culling with the ewes was present;

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Graze Alfalfa Safely With New Sainfoin Lines

Counting Sheep In Manitoba A Murky Business

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From Ewes To You

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Jun. 16, 2011

New Markets For Lamb Meat Expand Breed Options

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Apr. 28, 2011

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