The "magic eye" sensors magnetically affix on the Racewell HD4 chute allowing for easy adjustment to match the livestock's size during Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Sept. 11, 2024.

Automated sheep management system streamlines workflow

Te Pari’s Racewell HD4 Chute can improve efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers

Te Pari's Racewell HD4 automated sheep management system is designed to provide a range of diagnostic capabilities for sheep and goats, limit animal and operator stress, and address labour challenges.

Mandy Furney, Manitoba Fibre Festival’s volunteer co-ordinator at the 2024 event.

Wool industry shines at Manitoba Fibre Festival

Winnipeg event highlights wool sustainability, textile skills and sheep breeds, including the 2024 breed of the year: Icelandic sheep

Manitoba Fibre Festival highlights wool sustainability, textile skills and live animals from alpacas to sheep, including the 2024 breed of the year: Icelandic sheep





Bryan Driedger demonstrates spinner operation at the April grand opening of the Austin Woollen Mill.

Spinning up value in local wool market

Austin Woollen Mill brings new fibre processing to the province

The western Manitoba village of Austin has a new facet in its agri-business landscape: textile processing. The Austin Woollen Mill, owned and operated by Bryan and Lynda Driedger, held a grand opening earlier this spring. Visitors were introduced to the steps of wool processing as they toured the new facility. Why it matters: Lack of

Livestock guardian dogs are among the eligible investments under the new Livestock Predation Prevention Program.

Funds back anti-predation front-runners

Beef producers welcome new predation prevention program

Work from a three-year pilot project aimed at understanding the livestock sector’s predator problem has become provincial policy. On April 25, the federal and provincial governments jointly announced the Livestock Predation Prevention Program, funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Why it matters: Manitoba livestock producers lose thousands of animals every year to wild predators.


Stranded livestock land back in Australia after Red Sea turn-back

Reuters – Thousands of sheep and cattle that were stuck on a ship forced to abandon passage through the Red Sea in January have begun disembarking at the same Australian port they left nearly six weeks prior, Australia’s agriculture ministry said Feb.12.  The MV Bahijah sailed from Fremantle, Western Australia on Jan. 5 for Israel

Manage ewes now for lambing success

Manage ewes now for lambing success

A little attention now will make the most of feed and allow producers to be proactive on livestock health

After a mild fall and hopefully a prosperous breeding season, many sheep producers are turning their attention to lambing season and management of bred ewes. “A primary concern as we transition to winter months is feed resources and identifying expected grain and forage requirements for pregnant ewes,” said Travis Hoffman, sheep specialist with North Dakota


Tracy Wessing trims one of the sheep on display during the commercial shows at Ag Ex 2023.

Sheep in the spotlight at this year’s Ag Ex

It was the second year sheep had a major footing at Brandon’s Ag Ex

The packed barns and hum of activity were par for the course as hundreds of cattle, some from hundreds of kilometres away, squeezed into Brandon’s Keystone Centre Oct. 25-28. Ag Ex, the third and final fair hosted annually by the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, has always drawn the cattle crowds. It has typically featured at

Youngsters get their turn in the ring at the 2023 MSA show and sale.

Manitoba sheep producers flock to Minnedosa

Manitoba Sheep Association show and sale had something for the whole family

Attending sheep shows is among the things that Manitoba Sheep Association vice-president Ingrid Stahlman credits on her journey to become a better farmer. “I absolutely love it,” she said. “I have learned a lot by attending, showing and networking with others.” Stahlman was one of many volunteers that helped put on the MSA’s annual show and