Livestock Management
A new method that has been developed at the University of Saskatchewan promises decontamination with less damage
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan say a technique used for cleaning swine barns has led them to an effective method for decontaminating eggs. The method uses water and electricity to create engineered water nanostructures (EWN), which clean the eggs without damaging the cuticle, the natural outer coating that seals the egg. This reduces the […] Read more
Livestock Management
Maple Leaf to split in two
REUTERS — Maple Leaf Foods is splitting into two independent public entities by spinning off its pork business, joining a host of companies that have demerged their businesses to streamline operations and realize more value.Globally, several companies, including most recently chemical maker DuPont, have moved to break up their businesses in an attempt to increase […] Read more
Bee colony losses high in Ontario, low in Saskatchewan
WINNIPEG — Honeybee colony losses in Canada are estimated at 36 per cent in 2024.That’s marginally worse than 2023, when beekeepers lost 32 per cent of their colonies through the winter, says the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA).Every July, CAPA publishes data on the number of hives that fail to survive the winter. The […] Read more
Feds announce $6 million beef marketing boost
The Canadian beef industry is getting a more than $6-million national boost from the federal government promote Canadian beef abroad. “Canadian beef has earned a top spot on the world stage because of the commitment to quality and sustainability that our producers hold themselves to,” said agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay in a news release today. […] Read more
AIM gives livestock agtech its own space
A new event showcases new livestock technology, along with Saskatchewan Agriculture speakers
The first Livestock AgTech Happy Hour happens each day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ag In Motion. The new program aims to give companies the chance to connect with farmers about the technology they are developing and farmers the opportunity to learn about the latest in livestock agriculture technology. “Really the idea came […] Read more
A mix of mixers
Four different lineups of TMR mixers to be demoed at Ag In Motion
The market for total mixed ration (TMR) mixers in Western Canada is mature with many dairy farms and beef feedlots making use of a total mixed ration. However, there’s growth in smaller beef producers who are purchasing used TMR mixers to get more consistent feed and to stretch their forages and continued movement into self-propelled […] Read more
Vets say it’s possible to eliminate PED in U.S.
DES MOINES, Iowa — With enough commitment, U.S. hog producers can eliminate porcine epidemic diarrhea. That was the shared position of a number of leading American swine veterinarians at the World Pork Expo. “I believe that we can get it eliminated,” said Laura Dalquist, a veterinarian with the Swine Vet Centre. “I think it’s possible.” […] Read more
Shorter dry periods may work in dairy
Glacier FarmMedia – Dairy farmers give their cows 50 to 60 days off each lactation, but research suggests a shorter period could make sense for farmers and cows. Barry Bradford, a dairy management and nutrition professor at Michigan State University, says in some circumstances, cows will perform well with 40 to 50 days of dry […] Read more
Disease can affect workers
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Dr. Deb Murray arrived at a sow barn to deliver the news that porcine epidemic diarrhea virus had broken out, she scrambled into action. She started making plans and organizing the emergency management plan. Then she noticed that most of the staff were sitting in the office, dejected and looking lost. […] Read more
Most rodenticide-poisoned dogs survive with treatment
Rodent poisons, also known as rodenticides, have long presented a hazard to animals other than their intended victims. Dogs and wildlife such as owls, hawks, eagles and other raptor bird species are frequently exposed to these products. The consequences of poisonings have increased with development of second-generation products, which have a significantly longer effect on […] Read more
