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Telemedicine has transformed equine care, but video is an introduction to a horse's health — not a replacement for first-hand…
New grazing rates, longer transition periods and stronger oversight of grazing associations emerged from a marathon nine-hour council session.
Alberta producers say compost is reducing their dependence on synthetic fertilizer while improving soil resilience.
For the week ending April 4, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Backgrounded replacements were relatively unchanged, however…
The New Zealand-designed system uses GPS collars and is now eligible for OFCAF funding in Canada.
Oranges and tangerines. Alligators and crocodiles. Concrete and cement. Identical twins, even. There are a lot of things in this…
Research points to rising costs as cattle spend more days on feed.
A University of Lethbridge microbiologist presented findings on alternative feed ingredients at the Alberta Beef Producers research showcase.
An issue in the AgriStability model for heavy weight cattle in 2024 means some Alberta producers will have to pay…
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Colonies not varroa-proof but were less likely to require chemical treatments: UC Riverside
Video consultations have transformed horse care, but camera angles, selective clips and screen-mediated observation can miss what matters most
Grazing lease rates going up considerably, but some on Taber council still not think enough for ratepayers
Producers at an Alberta Living Lab webinar say compost builds soil health, cuts input costs and keeps nutrients out of landfills
Mike Hittinger runs 200 head on 1,600 acres and says the GPS-controlled collar system is already simplifying bale grazing, swath grazing and nutritional management
Research into vaccines and early detection is urgent as federal pressure mounts to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
Responses will help shape future funding for genetic and genomic technologies in the cattle sector
University of Lethbridge associate professor Kim Stanford says Canada lags behind Japan and South Korea in turning food waste into livestock feed
