
Tag Archives Zoology

2018 declared the Year of the Bird
A good way to celebrate is by attending La Rivière’s Raptor Festival

Time to choose a national bird
Canada doesn't have one yet but plans are underway so get your vote in

Insect farming gains ground in fight against hunger
A kg of crickets sells for twice the price of beef in the Kinshasa market

Bison demand is growing. Producer numbers? Not so much
Surprisingly agile, bison require the right equipment and tough fencing to be handled safely

Manitoba crop insect and disease update
Conditions as of July 14, 2015

Tracking the elusive but destructive wild boar
The highly reclusive wild boar may be responsible for much more crop damage than previously thought

Cattle producers implement new grazing options
Using forage to finish cattle takes a strong focus on everything from cattle genetics to forage quality

Precision feeder for swine under development
Developers estimate that producers will be able to raise the same quality of carcass with 10 to 15 per cent less feed cost

Editorial: Beef production and the view from Alberta

Public rallies around loose sow
Within hours the sow had been named and a rescue fundraiser started
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