Livestock Management
Guided traffic systems in Canadian dairy barns have cows learning to be milked without the incentive of feed pellets in the robot
Livestock Management
Dairy farms taking feed pellet bribe out of milking system
Guided traffic systems in Canadian dairy barns have cows learning to be milked without the incentive of feed pellets
Pigs have their say when setting the temperature
Study that teaches pigs how to operate a thermostat suggests the animals may prefer cooler temperatures in barn during winter
A recent study, funded by the Saskatchewan Pork Development Fund for the Prairie Swine Centre, shows farmers may be able to lower energy costs in their gestation and grow-finish barns.
Test for parasites in cattle herd to avoid over-medication
Parasite control is complicated, and herd management needs to be reviewed from time to time. | File photo
The old days of treating everything in the fall with an ivermectin type (Macrocyclic lactone) product year after year and always expecting excellent results are perhaps going away.
Farrowing sow medications receive closer look
An Alberta veterinarian comes up with some conclusions but says more studies needed into anti-inflammatories for sow farrowing
When Dr. Lexie Reed of Sunny South Veterinary Services examined studies on several farrowing sow medications, including prostaglandins, oxytocin, carbetocin, meloxicam and dexamethson, she found that many variables determine which medication is the best choice for a specific circumstance.
Canfax report
Western Canadian fed cattle prices continue to rally, achieving a new record high during the week ending April 25.
Fall fed cattle supply concerns strengthen feeder complex
For the week ending April 25, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4 to $8 above prices from seven days earlier.
Canadian beef exporters escape tariff damage
The American beef sector has largely responded to tariffs by urging trade partners to reduce barriers rather than retaliate
I could almost hear the huge sighs of relief coming from Canadian livestock and meat producers on April 2 when U.S. president Donald Trump announced he was imposing a new 10 per cent tariff on all imports.
Organic livestock faces challenges
Organic producers say their production has been limited by the disconnect between industry standards and implementation
While organic crop production is taking off, organic livestock is falling behind.
WP Livestock Report
U.S. hogs averaged $91.39 on a carcass basis April 25, up from $83.35 April 18.
Producers should check regularly for signs of cancer eye
The disease known as cancer eye in cattle is an important economic and animal welfare issue.
