Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals.
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Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer
Monitoring water quality on your farm is crucial to animal health
Poor water quality can have devastating effects on livestock health if it is allowed to go unchecked
Water quality can change quickly in the summer, and affect cattle health. Research done with the Government of Saskatchewan looks at monitoring water quality. There are other options for providing good water to your livestock.
Blue-green algae toxicity can cause sudden death in cattle
Water quality is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise. Work closely with your vet to diagnose the cause of any sudden death cases.
Tackling herbicide resistance with smarter spraying
Spray application specialist Tom Wolf shares insights on how spraying issues can affect resistant weeds
Tom Wolfe of Sprayers101.com recently spoke at the Manitoba Agronomists’ Conference
Producers urged to watch sulphate levels
University of Saskatchewan grad student says Prairie levels are high and the impact on ruminants can be severe
Jordan Johnson, a University of Saskatchewan grad student working on her PhD in animal science, shared the importance of water quality and testing with those attending the Saskatchewan Sheep Symposium recently.
Feed testing the first step in planning winter feeding program
It’s that time of year, when you will see lots of articles about the importance of feed testing. I would certainly agree that feed testing is an important step in planning winter feeding programs for our cow herds. However, it is just the first step of the process. We need to take the information from […] Read more
Wetland advocates hoped Sask. election would talk water
REGINA — A group pushing for a wetland policy says it should have been a Saskatchewan election issue. Wetlands for Tomorrow includes scientists, farmers and conservationists. Last week at a news conference near Wascana Lake in Regina, spokespersons said everyone should work together toward a common goal of water quality. “The province of Saskatchewan really […] Read more
Landowners struggle with unapproved drainage
Water quality is the latest concern for one Saskatchewan downstream landowner who receives water from a large area
WAWOTA, Sask. — Lane Mountney doesn’t want his neighbours’ water. However, one quarter section of his land in southeastern Saskatchewan was designated the adequate outlet for a 28-quarter drainage project and, even though the Water Security Agency hasn’t approved the project, the water has already started to arrive. Related story: Network promotes better farm drainage […] Read more
Drought preparation continues to be a priority
Water quality and forage decisions are key factors for producers to consider in areas where moisture remains scarce
Dry conditions remain a concern for many cattle producers, despite rain in some parts of the Prairies. At the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, researcher Bart Lardner and rancher Tara Mulhern-Davidson discussed ways to prepare for future drought years. “It’s a bit of a bleak topic,” said Mulhern-Davidson. “I would love to stand up here and […] Read more
Project searches for phosphorus
An initiative in Manitoba that uses citizen science hopes to help pinpoint sources of excess nutrients in Lake Winnipeg
Glacier FarmMedia – Ken Boese lowers his water sampler over the side of a rural bridge east of Steinbach. The contraption is made of a foot of PVC pipe and a bit of concrete to keep it from floating. A plastic bottle is attached and the whole thing dangles from a length of rope. Boese […] Read more
