Livestock Management
Glacier FarmMedia – When Jodi Suchoplas helps her dad castrate, she is usually the one holding down the testes while he applies the band. That’s why she decided to design her product, TestiGrip. TestiGrip was created to look like a hand and to hold the testes firmly, without the need for a second person while […] Read more
Livestock Management
From AIM: Perennial and annual grazing mixes go head-to-head
Glacier FarmMedia – Producers looking to reseed drought-thrashed forage stands might want to check out results from a recent University of Saskatchewan study. The university set out to compare the performance of forage and annual blends under a planned grazing system. Study co-author Jourdyn Sammons presented results during an Ag in Motion rotational grazing lunch […] Read more
From Ag in Motion: Farm does double duty
Glacier FarmMedia – Rob Wunder is always looking for ways to increase value, whether livestock or acres. Wunder, who farms with his family south of Foam Lake, Sask., spoke about the synergies between grain farming and cattle during the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association lunch and learn at Ag in Motion on Wednesday. The family […] Read more
Lameness problems in bulls can affect their sperm quality
There’s nothing worse than having a sore foot. If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis or some sort of foot injury, you know the pain can be truly debilitating. It can hamper mobility so much that everyday tasks seem daunting. Lameness in bulls can be just as debilitating. It is obvious that a lame bull will […] Read more
Avian metapneumovirus found in Manitoba turkeys
The poultry virus does not pose a health risk for either food or humans but tends to affect turkeys particularly hard
Glacier FarmMedia – The first cases of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) were detected in Manitoba last month. In a June 3 update, the office of the provincial chief veterinary officer confirmed infections in two turkey flocks and one broiler breeder flock in Manitoba. The flocks had been experiencing clinical signs such as upper respiratory infections, increased […] Read more
Pasture provides space for cattle, nature lovers
The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Cave Pasture is adjacent to Swift Current, Sask., which provides easy access
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — It’s almost unbelievable that a large piece of native grassland lies exactly north of Swift Current’s city boundary. Much of the province’s native grass has been lost over time, but anyone driving in and out of the city on Highway 4 passes by the 707 acre pasture on the west side […] Read more
Corn stover studied for pregnant cows
Farmers must balance waste-not, want-not approach with proper prep and take specific steps before and while grazing
Glacier FarmMedia – Corn stover isn’t a common feed source in Western Canada, but a study suggests there’s potential for cattle if it’s managed correctly. In the study, bred cows were fed high-moisture corn residue or stover in an extended winter grazing system. “In drought years, corn stover can be less expensive to feed than […] Read more
Updated federal feed regulations cross finish line
Long-awaited review of country’s feed rules offers industry more flexibility, risk-based approach, focus on food safety
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s feed industry has a new set of rules. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released its long-promised update to national feed regulations. Formally referred to as “Feeds Regulations, 2024,” the final version was registered June 17 and published July 3 in part 2 of the Canada Gazette. “We’ve been waiting for […] Read more
Total mixed ration mixers go head to head at AIM
Glacier FarmMedia – Total mixed rations (TMR) are one way producers make sure that cattle are getting the best nutritive bang for the farmer’s buck. It helps make sure that every animal is getting their share, and no more, of the forages, grains, additives and other parts of the feed plan. Typically though, its a […] Read more
Feds say cutting emissions still critical for ag
Agriculture Canada acknowledges that a changing climate will result in crop shifts and a need for increased irrigation
The federal government believes farmers and Canada’s agriculture industry should cut greenhouse gas emissions. Al Mussell, an agricultural economist, says Canada’s policy for agriculture should focus on adaptation. The Western Producer submitted questions to an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada spokesperson for a reaction to Mussell’s proposal. Western Producer: Al Mussell, an agricultural economist, published a […] Read more
