Livestock
Research projects on cattle and swine genomics, led or co-led by Albertan or Canadian researchers, can now compete for a new round of Alberta provincial funding. Calgary-based Genome Alberta on Friday launched a competition for bovine and swine genomics research projects to “contribute to the success and growth of Alberta’s highly competitive livestock and meat […] Read more
Alta. fund seeks cattle, hog genetics projects
N.B. ag exhibition building funded for roof
The federal and New Brunswick governments will put up over $500,000 for a new custom-designed roof for the Albert County Exhibition. The project at the facility, in the Riverside-Albert area south of Moncton, will include a roof to cover the entire show ring, plus covered bleachers, an office and an announcer’s booth. “The Albert County […] Read more
B.C. to create new College of Veterinarians
The British Columbia government plans to create a new College of Veterinarians of B.C., with powers to register and discipline veterinarians and certify vet technicians. Agriculture Minister Steve Thomson on Wednesday introduced legislation which gives the new “college” name to the B.C. Veterinary Medical Association and is meant to “refocus” the organization, giving it regulatory […] Read more
Ont. hog farmers funded for disease response
An Ontario hog industry group will get public funds to develop a disease emergency response plan for the sector. The federal government on Tuesday pledged $175,000 for the not-for-profit Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) to “improve and address any potential gaps in the Ontario pork industry’s emergency response system.” Stratford-based OPIC’s project is to include […] Read more
E. Ont. grain firm plans major feed mill
An eastern Ontario grain handling and ag supply firm has announced plans to spend $10 million building what it says will be the region’s biggest feed mill operation. MacEwen Grain last week said it will build its new mill next to its grain elevator and rail siding at Maxville, about 70 km east of Ottawa. […] Read more
Klassen: U.S. feeder prices surge, Canadian prices ratchet higher
April 13 — U.S. feeder cattle are within reach of historical highs; strong feedlot competition along with tighter available supplies have resulted in prices surging $10 per hundredweight (cwt) in April. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the highest prices for six-weight steers in Nebraska brought back $138/cwt. Feedlots are being more aggressive with replacement […] Read more
Checkoff refunds cost beef producers: Study
Every dollar per head going to Canada’s national beef checkoff (NCO) earns around $9 in benefits for cattle producers, but those benefits and more disappear if that checkoff dollar must be refunded, a new study warns. The NCO, a mandatory $1 per head levy collected when beef cattle producers market their cattle, funds Canada’s national-level […] Read more
Body Condition Scoring For Horses
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Agriculture has released a DVD on body condition scoring for horses by Les Burwash. It includes 3D animation to accurately assess the condition of your horse and six electronic factsheets on horse nutrition. Copies of this book may be purchased by calling 1-800-292-5697 (toll-free in Canada) or (780) 427-0391 or at www.agric.gov.ab.ca
Grazing Conference Locations
Reading Time: < 1 minute The PowerFlex Canadian Grazing Conference will be held three locations in Alberta in April. Topics include setting up a grazing cell, using a pasture inventory for planning the grazing season, energy developments and new developments in solar fencing and water pumping. Registration of $20 includes lunch and refreshments. Olds, April 20, call GWFA at (403) […] Read more
Balancing The Input-Output Ratio For Dairy Cows
Reading Time: 3 minutes “If you feed more starch and less fibre, within reason, you’ll reduce manure” BILL WEISS More milk with less feed and less manure. That’s the ideal balance on a dairy farm. Bill Weiss has been trying to find it, with some surprising results. Weiss, a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Ohio State […] Read more
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