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Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

2012 ends with quality ewes

By Mark Elliot January 17, 2013

About 650 sheep and goats were delivered to Winnipeg Livestock Auction Dec. 19 for the final sale of 2012. Once again, the bidding was influenced by other provinces and their markets. There appeared to be two price ranges of hair sheep, with the wool ewes representing the centre of this bidding range. The lower hair

Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock, News

Robins eager to embark on Nuffield-funded world tour

By Daniel Winters January 4, 2013

With a $15,000 Nuffield scholarship in hand, Clayton Robins is getting ready to pack his bags for a trip of a lifetime. The fourth-generation rancher from Rivers and former Agriculture Canada research technician will take a temporary hiatus from his current job as executive director of 4-H Manitoba this summer to learn more about how

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Record-high U.S. beef and cattle prices seen in 2013

January 4, 2013

Argentina and Brazil beef production will rise this year Reuters — Smaller U.S. beef and cattle supplies in 2013 should push prices for both commodities to record highs then, with slaughter-ready cattle likely to trade at $140 to $145 per cwt next spring, Rabobank said in its December quarterly beef report. A drought and record-high

International news, Livestock

Dutch law will ban mink farming by 2024

January 4, 2013

Reuters/Staff –– Humane Society International-Canada is calling on the Canadian government to phase out fur farming following a decision by the Netherlands to end the practice by 2024. “Right now, the Canadian codes of practice for minks and foxes are being reviewed, and it is clear that fur farming is causing immense suffering to animals,”

Beef cattle, News, Poultry

Insects touted as solution to protein needs

January 4, 2013

Reuters — Scientists in the Netherlands say they’ve found that insect protein may be a more sustainable alternative to milk, chicken, pork and beef. Beetle larvae (called mealworms) farms produce more edible protein than traditional farms for chicken, pork, beef or milk, for the same amount of land used, Dennis Oonincx and colleagues from the

Livestock, Other livestock

Is it really necessary to blanket your horse?

By Carol Shwetz December 6, 2012

Agrowing horse-keeping trend is to blanket horses throughout the winter. Most often the decision to blanket a horse is the result of an emotional response by a well-intentioned owner. It has also become acceptable to blanket due to certain lifestyles chosen for horses. However, it is important to recognize that in general the practice of

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Interest and prices increase for heavy lambs

By Mark Elliot December 5, 2012

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 300 sheep and goats for the Nov. 21 sale. The buyers were keeping within a close price range, within their bidding, on the various classifications. Ontario market prices are influencing the Manitoba bidding The wool sheep dominated ewe sales, with the bidding consistent with the previous sale. The average price

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Producers catch up on cattle marketings after storm

By Dwayne Klassen December 5, 2012

The number of cattle making their way to auction yards in Manitoba increased significantly during the week ended Nov. 23. Much of the jump in cattle marketings was associated with farmers playing catch-up to last week’s plans, which were snowed out by a winter storm. Steady demand from all outlets, meanwhile, allowed values to remain

Hogs, Livestock, News

Pig genome research could help humans

November 30, 2012

Reuters – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers say that new analysis of the pig genome has revealed new similarities between pigs and humans that could potentially advance biomedical research significantly. A USDA release says additional findings from the study, reported Nov. 16 in the journal Nature, may also lead to better breeding strategies, improved

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Winter is no time to forget about the bulls

By Kris Ringwall November 29, 2012

The first winter storm brought in the reality of seasonal changes and the need to take care of the bulls. For many, the cows and calves head home, and then the calves are sorted for market. The busyness of it all is mind boggling at times. The pens are stretched to the max, and there

Daily Network News

National survey of farmer and rancher mental health launches

U.S. grains: Soybean futures rise as dollar hits four-year low

U.S. livestock: Cattle retreat, hogs rise

Tag Archives Zoology

2012 ends with quality ewes

Robins eager to embark on Nuffield-funded world tour

Record-high U.S. beef and cattle prices seen in 2013

Dutch law will ban mink farming by 2024

Insects touted as solution to protein needs

Is it really necessary to blanket your horse?

Producers catch up on cattle marketings after storm

Pig genome research could help humans

Winter is no time to forget about the bulls

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