Reading Time: 4 minutes Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations of foals.
Linebreeding horses drives genetic bottlenecks
Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations of foals
With the world at war, you may need a Bunny Hug
During turbulent times, a down-to-earth farmer’s podcast is a nice respite
Reading Time: 4 minutes Much of the world is in turmoil, but a couple Prairie farmers are keeping things down to earth with their Bunny Hug Farmers podcast.
From MasterChef to ‘Barndominium’: Rootstock Ranch fires up the grill
After cracking the top three, Marianne Smeaton is turning her Charlie Lake barn into a Wagyu-lover’s paradise with monthly family-style feasts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Marianne Smeaton, from Charlie Lake, B.C., is opening an event centre with a menu featuring her homegrown Wagyu beef after appearing on MasterChef Canada’s finale.
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
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
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.