Livestock Management
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. has bumped up the rebate available under its guardian dog program. The maximum rebate has risen from $100 to $400 per dog, or the full value of the dog if a producer paid less than $400 for it. The increase is retroactive to April 1, 2024. Agriculture minister […] Read more
Livestock Management
Sask. increases guardian dog rebate
Dogs purchased to prevent livestock predation are eligible
High moisture corn shows promise
A study from the University of Saskatchewan finds that lower heat unit corn could displace some barley in feed rations
Glacier FarmMedia – A University of Saskatchewan study has found encouraging results from feeding high moisture corn to finishing cattle. It also identified corn “snaplage” as a potential fill-in for barley grain and silage diets. The project saw researchers replace a portion of barley with high moisture corn (HMC) in finishing diets. The latter revealed […] Read more
Denmark plans carbon tax for livestock farms
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Reuters) — Denmark plans to be the first country in the world to introduce a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions starting in 2030. The government reached a wide-ranging compromise late last month with farmers, industry, labour unions and environmental groups on the policy. Farmers will be entitled to an income tax deduction […] Read more
Farm connections flagged in U.S. dairy bird flu spread
Shared equipment, workers may play roles in interstate spread
Glacier FarmMedia – There are “no smoking guns” to blame for bird flu spread in U.S. dairy cattle, but a number of farm practices may have collectively helped the virus move, according to an expert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A USDA survey of dairy farms found that, of participating farms in three states, […] Read more
Lab testing discovers cause of unusual cattle diarrhea
I’ve talked to two different veterinarians this year who had each dealt with unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle. In one case, the affected cows and calves were on pasture in the fall and the other case involved Holstein-cross calves shortly after arrival in the feedlot. In both situations, affected animals initially presented […] Read more
Beef producers have a variety of water options
Glacier FarmMedia – Water can often be in short supply on the Canadian Prairies, but there are tools to help producers effectively manage the water they have. Stockboss Waterers David Flundra says the idea for Stockboss Waterers started with wanting to design something better than what was on the market by using less, or no, […] Read more
How to find a forage to fit your farm
Cattle producers have a lot to think about when considering adding a cover crop or a perennial legume to their operation
Glacier FarmMedia – Last summer, Glacier FarmMedia caught up with Graeme Finn, rancher and founder of Union Forage, at Ag in Motion. Here’s what he had to say about everything from cover crop blends to the “slow ponies” of the forage world — perennials. “Before you even start down this journey with cover crops, know […] Read more
Digital medicine promises producers better vet access
Glacier FarmMedia – An Ontario startup has an idea to help address Canada’s veterinarian shortage. The company, VETSon, hopes that by making veterinary practices more digital, they might lessen the burden on those practices and make services available to more farmers. Their artificial intelligence-powered virtual healthcare platform, launched by father-son team Glen and Colin Yates, […] Read more
Virtual fence provides cattle management options
An Ontario farm manages two groups of cattle with the new system that is an alternative to new fencing
Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock farmers Jenny Butcher and Wes Kuntz were facing the costly prospect of rebuilding fences. The task was necessary in a pasture they rent, but the rental rate would be higher if the owner had to do the work. The couple found a new option in virtual fencing and became the first […] Read more
Tick trouble calls for proper treatment
Ticks seem to be expanding their territory in North America and are trending north. Animal movement facilitates this but climate change and adaptation may play a role. With ticks comes fear of potential diseases they may carry. Then there is blood loss, irritation, and performance losses in cattle if numbers get too high. Most ticks […] Read more
