Livestock
The Canadian Dairy Commission has pledged $6 million over three years to match private-sector investment in creating or expanding uses of Canadian dairy products. The CDC, a federal Crown corporation for development and administration of dairy production and processing policy, will put money from its new Matching Investment Fund toward product development activities such as […] Read more
Dairy product fund to match private investments
Alta. hog herd with H1N1 fully culled
Facing a federal quarantine for the H1N1 flu virus on his farm for the foreseeable future, a central Alberta hog producer has opted instead to cull his remaining herd of around 2,000 animals. Arnold Van Ginkel, who farms at Clearwater County near Rocky Mountain House, said in an Alberta Pork press release Sunday that the […] Read more
B.C. advises northern farmers to expect floods
Ranchers and farmers in northwestern British Columbia are being advised to prepare for possible flooding on the Nass, Skeena and Kitsumkalum Rivers and other rivers and streams within those river basins. Water levels in the area were to begin peaking Monday, the provincial public safety department said. “Farm producers and operators should plan for alternative […] Read more
Online cattle marketers merge
Two web-based livestock marketing services in Alberta have announced plans to merge operations into a single full-service online location. Direct Livestock Marketing Services, owned by Alberta’s Nilsson Bros. and based in Edmonton, announced a merger Friday with Western Livestock Exchange of Rochester, Alta., about 100 km north of Edmonton. “With this merger, DLMS will now […] Read more
Alpaca Wool Rivals Cashmere
Reading Time: 3 minutes “A lot of people who can’t wear wool because they find it too itchy can wear alpaca” ASouthern Hemisphere import is becoming more popular as a way to keep folks in the Northern Hemisphere warm. Danny Lucas, who runs Fort Ethier Alpaca Beauties farm near Wetaskiwin, currently has a herd of about 50 animals. She […] Read more
Meat eaters return to old habits after cutbacks
Reading Time: < 1 minute After switching to cheaper meat products to adjust to the economic downturn, some consumers are starting to return to their old eating patterns, Dutch food group VION said on June 2. Consumers in key export markets Germany, Britain and Italy had favoured cheaper pork and poultry products over beef, lamb and veal as they cut […] Read more
Olds College To Offer Meat Management Certificate
Reading Time: < 1 minute Olds College will add a new certificate in meat industry management to its curriculum starting next spring. “Upon commencing, it will be the only true gate-to-plate program of its kind in North America, giving graduates a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the meat industry from slaughter right through to purchase by the consumer,” the […] Read more
Swath Grazing –Seeding Earlier Is Better
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to seeding for swath grazing, an Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development specialist says that barley can be seeded by the middle of June while triticale, oats, and oat/barley mixtures can be seeded as early as the first week of June. “We’ve had a nice, open spring this year and as many producers […] Read more
Stamps To Honour Canadian Horse, Nfld. Pony
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada Post plans to issue two new commemorative stamps to honour the contributions of the hardy Canadian Horse and the Newfoundland Pony to the country’s settlement. “Both species are recognized for their strength, and, despite their small statures, they’re known to endure harsh environments,” said Wilson Lam, creative director at Toronto-based Wilco Design, in a […] Read more
Canada’s Pork Groups Set Up Hog Health Board
Reading Time: < 1 minute Hog producers’, pork processors’ and swine veterinarians’ groups have officially launched their joint body to take the lead on managing health issues in the Canadian swine herd. The new Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) has launched its web-site and provided details on its Canadian Swine Health Forum in Saskatoon in July. “We are looking forward […] Read more
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