Livestock Management
Southwestern Sask. producers are asked to participate in a project to help determine how best to protect critical habitat
Cattle producers in southwestern Saskatchewan who lease provincial agricultural crown land may participate in a project to establish how best to protect critical habitat for species at risk. Kelsi Christopher, manager of rangeland services with the lands branch at Saskatchewan Agriculture, told the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association semi-annual meeting that the research will look at […] Read more
Livestock Management
CFIA tweaks feed regulations to ease supply chain issues
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is making it easier for feed manufacturers to use replacement ingredients as supply chain problems continue to strain traditional sources. The temporary measures are the result of a strained supply of feed ingredients aggravated by border blockades, according to the CFIA. Barry Yaremcio of Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. said one […] Read more
Wool industry receives promotional funding
The sector says it needs to support work that will draw attention to the diversity of wool and help farmers build a market
The federal government has announced funds to help promote the domestic wool industry diversify. In a recent news release announcing $150,000 in funding to the Canadian Wool Council, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the move will help producers promote the fabric as a sustainably produced product for commercial uses. “The demand for natural and […] Read more
Pain control in calving offers immediate, long-term benefits
Calving can be painful for the cow and the calf, especially when there is calving difficulty. Several studies have focused on the administration of pain control medication such as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) to calves that have undergone a difficult birth. Dr. Jennifer Pearson and her colleagues from the University of Calgary demonstrated in […] Read more
Calf crop – photo essay
Calving season is in full swing on the Prairies. | Mike Sturk photos
Research compares drylots to grazing
Not all farmers own enough land to graze their cattle, which leads to the need to rent pasture. But as land availability shrinks and rental costs rise, some farmers are seeking other options. These could come in the form of drylots. At the University of Illinois, new research by animal scientists has evaluated the approach […] Read more
Financial fluency training offered
Farm Management Canada and MNP are offering the Farm Financial Fluency training program for dairy and hog farmers. The program is aimed at improving producers’ understanding of their financial situations and the different options available to remain competitive. The training will explore several topics, including why financial reporting is important, the key differences between types […] Read more
Maple Leaf focuses on upside of sustainability
Company tells protein producers the increased attention placed on carbon-neutral food production offers opportunity
Sustainability should be seen as a positive feature to offer consumers and not a costly complication, says Maple Leaf Foods president Michael McCain. It’s something protein producers can offer if they seize the opportunity. “The Manitoba industry is uniquely positioned in the world to become leaders in this space,” said McCain, speaking to the Manitoba […] Read more
Greenhouse gas emissions project focuses on farms
The federal government plans to spend $182 million to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including $40 million for a 26-month project in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) will lead the group overseeing the project, which will encourage and financially support producers who adopt rotational grazing, improve nutrient management and use […] Read more
CFIA suspends licence of Alta. meat processor
A southern Alberta meat processor has had its Canadian Food Inspection Agency licence suspended after inspectors found issues with its sanitation procedures to prevent cross-contamination of food and control measures for detection of E. coli. Bouvry Exports of Fort MacLeod was levied the suspension Feb. 17 and the CFIA issued a public notice about the […] Read more
