The world’s first welfare standards for handling slaughter horses have been released. “These guidelines are an assessment tool or audit tool for processing plants,” said Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada chair Bill des Barres. The horse processing industry has been under fire for abuses in plants in Quebec and Alberta. “When we started recognizing there […] Read more
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New slaughter horse welfare rules
New career may require training, expert help
Q:I am thinking about leaving the farm for personal reasons rather than financial ones. I am tired of farming. We are not wealthy but we have managed to save a few dollars over the years and now when our daughter and son-in-law take over the farm, I am certain that all of us will be […] Read more
Western Producer Livestock Report – for Nov. 18, 2010
Cash hog prices in the United States rose last week as market ready numbers began to decline seasonally. The usual early fall supply increase was exacerbated by strong weight gains this year. The belief that pork exports are rising also supported hog bids. Iowa-southern Minnesota cash hogs delivered to plants rose to $48 to $48.50 […] Read more
Alberta developing price insurance program for hogs
LETHBRIDGE – A hog price insurance program should be available to Alberta pork producers next spring. Administered by Alberta Financial Services Corporation, the province plans to offer a program similar to what is available to cattle producers, said Ron Geitz of Alberta Agriculture. The program is customized for the Alberta hog market and will allow […] Read more
Food groups sue over ethanol rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) – Livestock producers and food industry groups are attempting to overturn a U.S. decision to allow higher levels of ethanol in gasoline, saying it could push up food prices. The Grocery Manufacturers Association, the National Meat Association and the American Meat Institute (AMI) were among the groups that filed a lawsuit against […] Read more
Easy make breads
NO KNEAD BREAD I love homemade bread, fresh from the oven. But I really don’t like to knead the dough. I have used dough hooks and bread machines in the past to do the work for me. But I discovered a simple no knead method that I enjoy. The basic bread is simple to make, […] Read more
Harsh fines send message against animal abuse
By increasing fines, governments at the federal and provincial levels are sending a clear message: abuse of animals will not be tolerated. Earlier this month the federal government doubled the fines for transporters who mistreat or improperly ship animals. Fines of up to $10,000 can apply, and fines up to $15,000 are possible if an […] Read more
More vehicles, more deer, more collisions: wildlife official
SASKATOON – Josh Forrest was half an hour outside Saskatoon when his 1995 Ford Escort hit a deer. He was driving 110 km/h while on his way to work in Carrot River, Sask. It was just after midnight and the road was dark. He didn’t see the deer until it was in his headlights. “It […] Read more
Steer profits to stock growers
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has launched a fundraising campaign entitled VolunSteer. The premise is to solicit producers to donate the proceeds from the sale of an animal to the SSGA. In return, producers will receive an SSGA annual membership, recognition in the group’s magazine and at its annual meeting, and a tax receipt.
Holiday not as promised
Q:With winter approaching, my spouse and I are thinking about a warm-weather holiday. However, last year we took one and it was bad. The resort was dirty, the food was horrible, and it was an unpleasant experience. Is there anything we can do about this? A:There are several things you can do. Booking holidays through […] Read more
