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Third-largest U.S. hogproducer accused of abuse

By Michael Hirtzer February 15, 2012

The humane society has accused two of the largest American pork producers of abuse by confining sows in cages during pregnancy. In a video on the humane society website, sows can be seen chewing the metal bars of their gestation crates and struggling to stand up. Some are scratched, bleeding or even dead. “When it

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Other livestock

Mild weather allows producers to haul the animals to market

By Mark Elliot February 15, 2012

Producers took advantage of the mild weather on February 2 for the sheep and goat sale at the Winnipeg Livestock Auction. There were about 300 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The weather might have been mild outdoors, but there was some heated bidding by the buyers (for the meat industry and for herd

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Diagnosing common problems in young calves

By Roy Lewis February 16, 2012

Every calving season veterinarians are called on to examine calves with a multitude of problems. Some are herd related but many are individual problems of no concern to the rest of the herd. Most cases fall into a few broad categories. Each category has a much different treatment regime. This article will break out these

Country Crossroads, News

Changing bird habits

By Donna Gamache February 14, 2012

As an avid birdwatcher, I am always interested to learn about the birds that other people see. In winter, besides checking my own birdfeeders, and keeping a lookout whenever I drive or walk somewhere, I frequently check a local website called “birding on the Net” that gives details of birds seen by others — and

Did you know?, News

Germany hunts out deer-calling champion

By Alice Baghdjian February 14, 2012

Hunting enthusiasts grunted, bawled and bellowed last week in the battle to be named Germany’s champion deer caller. The 18 men and one woman used seashells, ox horns and hollow plant stems to perfect their deer calls. This year’s winner, Tasso Wolzenburg, said he was impressed with the competition. “Even if I were a real

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Feeder prices may indicate time for correction

By Jerry Klassen February 14, 2012

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices last week were $2 per hundredweight lower to $2 per hundredweight higher in comparison to a week earlier. Sellers were passing on record-high bids for heavier-weight feeder cattle, which is usually a signal that the market is due for a correction. Angus-cross light-flesh steers averaging 880 pounds sold for $141

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Five-year decline in U.S. cattle herd may be ending

By Theopolis Waters February 14, 2012

(Reuters) — Garrett Dwyer, a former U.S. marine and veteran of tours of duty in Iraq and Japan, is on a mission that could test his mettle as much as the warfare he has seen — to rebuild his family’s ranch in Nebraska. The 25-year-old has found it a “culture shock” to be back in

News

Permanent cougar population expected someday in Manitoba

By Allan Dawson February 14, 2012

Bill Watkins, a zoologist with Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, gets the calls every year. Has the Manitoba government reintroduced cougars to control the deer population? The answer is no, but Watkins says it’s probably only a matter of time before these solitary, animals re-establish themselves in the province. “I suspect it’s a simple case

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Bright outlook for cow-calf sector

By Daniel Winters January 27, 2012

If you thought calf prices were good this winter, just wait until next fall. During the tail end of the 2011 calf run, 550-weight feeder prices averaged around $1.60 per pound. Barring macroeconomic disasters affecting consumer purchasing power in major markets, calves could punch higher next fall to $1.75 per pound, Brian Perillat, manager and

Country Crossroads

Doing it right on the trapline

By Daniel Winters January 27, 2012

About 25 would-be trappers young and old were on hand at the local Legion Hall for a hands-on trapper education course last week. In one corner, two men were busy learning how to flesh beaver pelts over their knees with a sharp knife, and on display on long tables were tools of the trade, from

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Tag Archives Zoology

Third-largest U.S. hogproducer accused of abuse

Diagnosing common problems in young calves

Changing bird habits

Germany hunts out deer-calling champion

Feeder prices may indicate time for correction

Five-year decline in U.S. cattle herd may be ending

Permanent cougar population expected someday in Manitoba

Bright outlook for cow-calf sector

Doing it right on the trapline

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