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Sheep &Goat Sales – for Nov. 25, 2010

By Mark Elliot November 25, 2010

The biweekly sheep and goat sales Winnipeg Livestock Auction that started Sept. 2 have seen a fairly constant number of animals brought to market, ranging from a low of 453 head Oct. 21 to a high of 600 Oct. 7. There was a good selection in most categories. Specialty sheep such as Jacob ewes, which

Livestock, Other livestock

Livestock Plague Could Hit Southern Africa

November 11, 2010

A viral disease which broke out in Tanzania earlier this year could spread to southern Africa, putting at risk more than 50 million sheep and goats in 15 countries, the UN’s food agency said Nov. 2. Known as peste des petits ruminants (PPR), or small ruminants’ plague, the disease does not infect humans but is

Livestock, Other livestock

New Animal Health Degree Offered

October 7, 2010

The University of Alberta is offering a new degree program designed to provide students an opportunity to enter a variety of careers in animal health. Traditionally dominated by veterinary medicine, careers related to animal health and services are opening up in new directions, and the university’s new bachelor of science in animal health is designed

Livestock, Opinion, Other livestock

Letters – for Sep. 23, 2010

September 23, 2010

Job well done Thank you for once again supporting our industry, which usually goes quite unnoticed and under serviced. The recent articles regarding the Neepawa Gathering of the Flock, Prairie Shepherds’ 4-H sheep event were a very well done and nice addition to the Co-operator,which I feel is the one mainstream publication that has noticed

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Sep. 16, 2010

By Mark Elliot September 16, 2010

Sept. 2 was the start of two sales per month at Winnipeg Livestock Sales. Producers supplied about 500 sheep and goats, for this sale, demand was high, and bidding was exciting. The ewes sold at slightly higher than steady. Katahdincross ewes had good body structure, but sold for a slightly lower price. The selection of

News, Other livestock

Knitters Look For Local Wool Sources – for Sep. 9, 2010

By Lorraine Stevenson September 9, 2010

Manitoba sheep producers are missing a market opportunity shipping bulk wool out of province when there are fibre artists, spinners and knitters right here at home who’d love to get their hands on locally raised wool. Unfortunately, these potential buyers have no idea who has fleeces to sell. Meanwhile, the handful of sheep producers who

Country Crossroads, Other livestock

Gathering Of The Flock – for Aug. 26, 2010

By Lorraine Stevenson August 26, 2010

Some might have thought something biblical was unfolding at the Neepawa fairgrounds earlier this month, where a sign directed the crowds to “Gathering of the Flock” and “Run for the Gate.” Indeed, the events of August 13 to 15 may yet prove to be a kind of “revival” for its host groups – the Manitoba

Livestock, Other livestock

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Aug. 19, 2010

By Mark Elliot August 19, 2010

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction on August 5, 2010 was very similar in the numerous sheep and goats delivered by the producers, as last month’s sale. There were more than 450 sheep and goats, excellent selection in most categories, for this sale. The buyers were prepared for some interesting and serious bidding, on this sale. The

Livestock, Other livestock

Lamb Producers Pursue Value Chain – for Aug. 12, 2010

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 12, 2010

The Manitoba Sheep Association is holding a series of meetings later this month to promote the Manitoba Lamb Value Chain Project. The goal is to link like-minded lamb producers interested in regularly supplying the growing local market with regional abattoirs interested in allocating kill time to lamb on a regular basis to service retail and

Livestock, Other livestock

Do Some Research Before Buying A Breeding Ram – for Aug. 12, 2010

By Lorna Wall August 12, 2010

The best time to shop for a ram is about four months prior to when you want to introduce him to the ewes. The ram you purchase, be it a purebred or crossbred, registered or not, is going to be the basis of half your lamb crop. The ewes in your flock provide half the

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Tag Archives Sheep

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Nov. 25, 2010

Livestock Plague Could Hit Southern Africa

New Animal Health Degree Offered

Letters – for Sep. 23, 2010

Knitters Look For Local Wool Sources – for Sep. 9, 2010

Gathering Of The Flock – for Aug. 26, 2010

Sheep &Goat Sales – for Aug. 19, 2010

Lamb Producers Pursue Value Chain – for Aug. 12, 2010

Do Some Research Before Buying A Breeding Ram – for Aug. 12, 2010

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