Third stock shot of horse that could be kept on file for future use. Taken Oct. 5, 2005

Coffin bone rotation does not cause laminitis in horses

It’s important to understanding laminitis as the breakdown of this living anchor rather than as the rotation of a bone

The living architecture of a horse hoof — laminae, fascia and blood vessels — is meant to stay in alignment with the bone.When these living structures fail, the capsule loses its attachments.






An overhead shot of cattle at Perlich Bros. Auction Mart as they await their turn in the sales ring May 12 during the Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championships.

Countdown begins for traceability

Cattle industry gears up for an overhaul of the system as long-awaited new regulations promise to reshape the sector

Canadian cattle producers are awaiting new federal traceability regulations following a two-year consultation process.




A group of mostly brown and white cattle in a large outdoor pen at a feedlot.

Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices

Larger Alberta operations were aggressive and competition was fierce with Ontario orders evident across Western Canada

For the week ending June 27, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.