Manitoba Beef Producers members pile into the room in fall 2019 for one of the organization's district meetings. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting

Local veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local beef producer groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better

Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at beef producer group events. They have good advice for the farmer on vaccines, calving, beef herd management and more.

Having a repeat, high-value ancestor in a horse’s pedigree marks narrowed genetic diversity, the author writes. Photo: Harlequin129/iStock/Getty Images

Linebreeding horses drives genetic bottlenecks

Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations

Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations.


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Good handling equipment a must on cattle operations

The right cattle handling setup can save labour and make working with livestock safer for both cattle and farmer

For the safety of cattle producers and everyone else dealing with their livestock, including veterinarians who need animals to be safely contained and restrained for treatment, handling systems need to be functional and well maintained, Roy Lewis writes.