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Calves died from disease, owner told

By Daniel Winters October 26, 2012

Turns out it wasn’t aliens, cultists, or a drive-by shooter. The killer of three calves north of Treherne has been determined to have been blackleg. Owners Chelsea and Gene Hacault reported the sudden and suspicious deaths of the two red Simmental steers and one heifer last week. “It turned out to be blackleg,” she said

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Manitoba marts see fall cattle walk, not run

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 26, 2012

The middle of October might normally be the height of the fall run, but the numbers just aren’t there to the same extent as years’ past, according to participants. With fewer cattle making their way to market, prices in the feeder market have held up and even strengthened in some cases during the week ended

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Low cattle placements buoy cattle futures early this week

By Sam Nelson October 26, 2012

Low cattle placements buoy cattle futures early this week U.S. live cattle futures closed higher on Monday following Friday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) cattle-on-feed report that showed cattle placed in feedlots in September at a 16-year low, analysts and traders said. Feeder cattle futures were lower on waning demand for young cattle due to

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Vet says don’t let your four-legged employees suffer from fleas

By Alexis Kienlen October 26, 2012

Vet says flea control isn’t expensive, and is simple to administer and allows working dogs to focus on their job

Your working dog won’t be at its best if he or she is itching from a flea infestation. “Flea prevention has become really easy, and there’s really no reason not to have that as part of your dog-managing program,” said Lynne Copeland a Red Deer-based veterinarian who specializes in herding, guardian and working dogs. Many

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

E. coli bug leaves Manitoba markets under the weather

By Terryn Shiells October 17, 2012

A recent outbreak of E. coli at one of Canada’s largest beef-processing plants continued to affect Manitoba cattle producers during the week ended Oct. 5. “We are seeing prices being impacted, especially for cattle that were going for slaughter,” said Cam Dahl, operations manager with Manitoba Beef Producers. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Sept.

Livestock, Opinion, Other livestock

Sheep guardians come in all shapes and sizes

October 17, 2012

In response to the Sept. 20 letter, “What about donkeys?” seeking more information about livestock protection options, the livestock protection animals that you choose have a lot to do with: What you like; What is available; What you are willing to pay for; What your fencing or physical setup is (close to town, very rural,

Livestock, Other livestock

Monensin and horses — a deadly combination

By Carol Shwetz October 17, 2012

Monensin, also known under its trade name, Rumensin, is extremely toxic to horses. It is one of the most common accidental poisonings in horses, and yet often goes unrecognized. Farm animals such as horses, cows, chickens and pigs can and commonly do share similar feeds. However, it is extremely important that horse owners are aware that feeds

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Economic gloom hits U.S. live cattle futures

October 17, 2012

chicago / reuters / U.S. live cattle futures fell to a 2-1/2-month low the last week in September in a broad-based sell-off sparked by renewed concerns about the global economy that led to safe-haven investing in the dollar at the expense of other investments such as cattle, traders and analysts said. “It’s a technical meltdown

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Pet owners and sheep producers warned about tapeworm threat

By Sheri Monk October 17, 2012

Here’s one more reason to hate coyotes. The predators frequently carry tapeworms in their gut that can infect dogs and possibly humans. Tapeworms passed on by canine species can also result in sheep measles, a costly disease for sheep and goat producers. One type of tapeworm found in coyotes, Echinococcus multilocularis, is receiving new attention

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Canada Beef: Celebrating first birthday

By Sheri Monk October 17, 2012

So far, so good. That seemed to be the mood as 150 industry players recently gathered to mark Canada Beef Inc.’s first birthday. “We learned a lot on the fly,” said president Rob Meijer. “I think structurally our business plan and vision is sound. It probably holds stronger today than a year ago when we

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India-Canada trade deal could guarantee some Canadian pulse sales, envoy says

Europe, North America face early wave of bird flu cases

Spain reports first swine fever case in three decades, jeopardizing exports to China

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