Reading Time: 4 minutes Canada’s cattle management has become more efficient, more humane and more knowledgeable, but industry terms may not resonate with the general public
Canadian cattle industry has wins to shout about
Cattle management has become more efficient, more humane and more knowledgeable, but industry terms may not resonate with the general public
Beware giving horses too much iron
While an important nutrient, horses consuming too much iron through diet or well water can risk health problems like laminitis
Reading Time: 4 minutes Horses consuming too much iron through diet or well water risk health problems like laminitis. Mineral testing forage and water is good practice for owners.
Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting
Veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better
Reading Time: 3 minutes Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at producer events, sharing good advice for farmers on vaccines, calving, herd management and more.
Exploring agriculture from coast to coast in 2025
Columnist Lee Hart hopes his learning curve continues in 2026
Reading Time: 6 minutes Columnist Lee Hart looks back on what he has learned from farmers and ranchers from coast to coast in 2025.
An unbelievable tale of a lost engagement ring
Nearly 50 years later, a southern Alberta farmer finds her needle in a haystack
Reading Time: 4 minutes After nearly 50 years, a southern Alberta farmer finds her wedding ring in an unusual place.
A great idea for repurposing grain bins
This Southern Alberta ranching operation puts effort and equity into a diversification project
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Morrison family of southern Alberta have transformed old grain bins into unique guest cabins.
Ignoring growth plates sabotages young horse development
Training plans and workloads for young horses must match their skeletal development, even when they look physically mature from the outside
Reading Time: 3 minutes Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.
Is a weather station right for your farm?
With the festive season looming, they make great gifts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather stations could make a great Christmas gift for the farmer in your life.
Weekend warrior horses at risk
Lack of activity followed by intense bursts of exercise increases strain and injury risk in humans; horses are the same
Reading Time: 3 minutes Horses need steady, rhythmic movement. Going from no activity to weekend bursts of exercise risks physical strain and injury.
I wrote this column myself — or did I?
It’s getting harder to tell what is real or AI generated
Reading Time: 5 minutes It is getting harder to determine what is real and what is AI generated these days, but AI still has a place in the industry
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