Researcher targets fibre digestibility in cattle for forage efficiency - Canadian Cattlemen
He says the goal is to generate genetic markers so future cattle producers can purchase a tool based on those genetic markers.| Canadian Cattlemen
Reading Time: 3minutes Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has a role, traceability, transparency and humane handling must be in play. The post Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Columns Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
He says the goal is to generate genetic markers so future cattle producers can purchase a tool based on those genetic markers.| Canadian Cattlemen
Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has a role, traceability, transparency and humane handling must be in play. The post Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorOp/Ed & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
The check-off agency’s work behind the scenes is what ensures cattle check-off dollars are invested wisely, accounted for transparently and deliver measurable value back to producers and importers. The post Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency reports on investments and activities appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa| Grainews
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa The post Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Mexico recorded 6,703 cases of animals infested with New World screwworm as of September 13 since the start of the outbreak in November of last year. That was compared to 5,086 confirmed cases during the previous period, which ended August 17. The post Mexico sees 32 per cent jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
For the week ending September 27, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The post Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
It’s not always about milk volume. Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA. The post Financial metric focus can lead to different dairy decisions appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said Mexico has not adequately enacted protocols to curb the spread of New World screwworm. The post U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is developing a plan to revitalize the decimated U.S. beef herd, but will not offer payments to producers, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday. The post USDA plan to rebuild beef herd will not include producer payments, says farm secretary appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S. feed businesses. The post Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now.| Manitoba Co-operator
Reading Time: 5minutes The Minister for Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, received his new mandate letter from the premier. The suggestions in the letter are a blueprint to driving agriculture in the province ahead. The post Alberta Agriculture First: A new mandate for Alberta’s ag minister appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest News Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa The post Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Mexico recorded 6,703 cases of animals infested with New World screwworm as of September 13 since the start of the outbreak in November of last year. That was compared to 5,086 confirmed cases during the previous period, which ended August 17. The post Mexico sees 32 per cent jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
For the week ending September 27, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The post Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said Mexico has not adequately enacted protocols to curb the spread of New World screwworm. The post U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is developing a plan to revitalize the decimated U.S. beef herd, but will not offer payments to producers, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday. The post USDA plan to rebuild beef herd will not include producer payments, says farm secretary appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S. feed businesses. The post Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now. The post B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago lean hog futures rallied on Tuesday ahead of the USDA’s Hogs and Pigs report, due on Thursday. “The report may show a slight increase in total hog population, but analysts are speculating over what other stats may show and mean for futures prices,” the Wall Street Journal reported. The question is if producers expanded […] Read more The post U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director. The post Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
For the week ending September 20, Western Canadian feeder markets traded steady to $5/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. There were pockets where| Alberta Farmer Express
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss ongoing news that is so far doing little to move grain markets on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Reports of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined again from the record levels seen in 2022. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data on Salmonella from animals, feeding stuff and animal by-products (ABP) in England, Wales and Scotland. The number of positives... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
For the week ending September 27, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The post Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsDaily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
At the Ontario Sheep Field Day, farmers compared Rappa’s ATV fencing system and Gallagher’s SmartFence. Both aim to cut labour, speed up grazing moves, and expand access to pasture while working with solar energizers. The post Sheep producers weigh mobile fencing options at Ontario Sheep Field Day appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said Mexico has not adequately enacted protocols to curb the spread of New World screwworm. The post U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is developing a plan to revitalize the decimated U.S. beef herd, but will not offer payments to producers, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday. The post USDA plan to rebuild beef herd will not include producer payments, says farm secretary appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S. feed businesses. The post Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now. The post B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S. feed businesses. The post Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now. The post B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
Chicago lean hog futures rallied on Tuesday ahead of the USDA’s Hogs and Pigs report, due on Thursday. “The report may show a slight increase in total hog population, but […] Read more The post U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director. The post Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
For the week ending September 20, Western Canadian feeder markets traded steady to $5/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. There were pockets where quality calf packages traded $10-$15/cwt below […] Read more The post Klassen: Feeder market slips off record highs appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
Magnesium is an essential macro-mineral that plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of horses. It is essential for more than 350 biochemical processes in the body of the horse, including generation of cellular energy and decoding genetic information. Understanding the importance of magnesium at the cellular level and its impact on health issues can help The post The critical role of magnesium in horse health appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Water quality for your cattle herd is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise. Work closely with your vet to diagnose the cause of any sudden deaths. The post Blue-green algae toxicity can cause sudden death in cattle appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss market response to USDA reports, lacking trade deals on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian| Manitoba Co-operator
During the pandemic, Langland Cattle Company launched its direct-to-consumer beef business. Shortly after, they started creating a skin care line using the beef tallow from their livestock.| Mitchell Republic
Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.| Manitoba Co-operator
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Friday, with chart-based positioning a feature as the market continued to back away from| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed| Grainews
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures declined for a second straight session on Wednesday in a profit-taking and technical-selling correction from recent highs.| Grainews
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Trout Unlimited and the Minnesota Well Owners Organization filed a lawsuit seeking to "strengthen Minnesota’s regulation of industrial agriculture."| Agweek
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking input on an update to its animal feedlot rules, which regulate about 17,000 sites in the state.| Agweek
Lactanet’s new Transition Management Index creates one metric that allows dairy farmers to compare the quality of the transition from dry to milking cow across their herd.| Farmtario
Mexico has recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53 per cent jump from the number of cases reported in July, according to Mexican government data seen by Reuters on Wednesday.| Farmtario
Even five years after the pandemic revealed major supply chain issues, demand for meat processing, including labor, infrastructure and training, remains in rural America.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Perham Focus
New strides in agricultural innovation including improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance were the featured topic at the University of Guelph Feeding The Future discussion at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.| Grainews
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Jenny Schlecht describes how two calves on her farm needed milk replacer to stay alive.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.| The Western Producer
Having the basic skills and self-confidence to assist an animal that’s uncomfortable not only improves the animal’s welfare but can be the difference between calling the vet or not.| Country Guide
West Virginia University for about 20 years has been working on tracking feed and water intake of animals. What they've learned is some cattle have traits that make them more efficient than others.| Agweek
Wilbur-Ellis, a U.S.-based provider of value-added feed products for livestock, pets and aquaculture, with two facilities in Alberta, is under new ownership and a new name.| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday in profit-taking and technical selling setback following recent highs and amid some weaker-than-expected cash market sales this week.| Manitoba Co-operator
The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case.| Manitoba Co-operator
Emily Beal was able to tour Riverview’s Campbell dairy and gain some insight into how they run their operations.| Perham Focus
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country.| Grainews
ATTRA, or Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas, is a trusted source of sustainable agriculture information and maintains a knowledge base of practical multimedia resources for farmers, ranchers, and educators. NCAT’s agriculture specialists work directly with farmers, ranchers, land managers, and others across the country to provide individualized technical assistance, offer practical learning opportunities, and facilitate meaningful connections among producers, experts, research...| attra.ncat.org
Norwegian genetics leaders Topigs Norsvin and Geno are advancing swine and dairy breeding with a focus on robust animals, higher efficiency, and lower methane emissions—delivering global solutions for farmers facing climate and sustainability challenges.| Farmtario
Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says a Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA.| Farmtario
Reading Time: 3minutes Neck pain in horses, particularly at the base of the neck, is getting more attention from equestrians and veterinarians, probably because we have better diagnostic imaging tools to diagnose problems. The horse world now has access to improved radiographic techniques, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and, the most notable contributor, MRI technology. The latter allows us to […] Read more The post Heading off neck pain in horses appeared first on Alberta Farmer Exp...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes The current trend in the horse world when it comes to degenerative joint disease or arthritis is to focus on five main treatment categories, all directly targeting the afflicted joint. This works for the immediate joint problem, but often overlooks or discounts the holistic nature of the illness. Understanding the elements underpinning this multi-factored system […] Read more The post Treating arthritis in your horse appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Stallions play an integral role in equestrian pursuits as they impact both performance and reproductive success. But stallion welfare is often marginalized due to historical practices, misconceptions or business considerations. Stallions often receive excellent physical care, but their basic psychological needs for social interaction and movement are frequently disregarded in favour of […] Read more The post Managing your stallion appeared first ...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) is a condition that compromises lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling in the lower limbs and complications like bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections. It’s a longstanding and often misunderstood condition prevalent in draft-type horses such as Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Gypsy Vanners, English cobs, German draft horse breeds, Friesians and […] Read more The post CPL: a big health issue for big horse...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
The interaction between a horse’s tongue and the bit is a critical aspect of horsemanship and equine welfare and has implications for physical health,| Alberta Farmer Express
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Jenny Schlecht describes how two calves on her farm needed milk replacer to stay alive.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Manitoba "is committed to taking strong action on many fronts to improve the health of the lake and its tributaries," wrote Mike Moyes, the province's environment and climate change minister.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Reading Time: 2minutes Canada's egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system. The post OPINION: Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideOpinion, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Your First Animal: Dual-purpose Chickens I can’t imagine a homestead without a chicken. Like cattle designations between dairy and beef, chickens usually identify as either egg layers or meat birds (broilers). In the old days, before sophisticated breeding selection created the double-breasted Cornish Cross, Kosher King, and Red Ranger, dual-purpose birds were common for domestic| Homestead Living
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Bemidji Pioneer
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Alexandria Echo Press
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Alexandria Echo Press
Franny Fritz of Iroquois, South Dakota, is one of the nominees for Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year. She is the owner and operator of her family's farming operation.| Agweek
Northern Crops Institute received funding to add on to the feed facility and to make updates.| Agweek
By 2026, it's expected that 5 to 6 million beef on dairy crossed cattle will be in the marketplace.| Agweek
Agriculture-related damage from western North Dakota fires include burnt cropland, along with killed or injured livestock and destroyed pastures, stored feedstuffs, farmsteads, and fencing.| Agweek
Wildfires and lack of precipitation could make this year's forage production lower than desired.| Agweek
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht describes how two calves on her farm needed milk replacer to stay alive.| Grand Forks Herald
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Burleigh County, claims the governor and a few ag associations wield virtually complete control over who ends up on the board.| Grand Forks Herald
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Grand Forks Herald
The Baumbachs offer wildflower honey, pasture-raised poultry and other items that are produced on their farmstead, The Pasture.| Agweek
Mexico rebukes the cattle import suspension by the U.S., which was put in place on Sunday, May 11.| Agweek
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how this week's WASDE report shook up the markets on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Smithfield Foods raised its annual operating profit forecast on Tuesday as its hog business rebounded from losses and the biggest U.S. pork processor said it resumed U.S. exports to China that had been crippled by tariffs.| Farmtario
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in Texas to fight the flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday, Aug. 15.| Manitoba Co-operator
Public attention has shifted away from selenium management, but the trace mineral still an important health factor for horses to get in their diet.| Manitoba Co-operator
