
Less rain equals more danger for cattle on your ranch

Proposed EIA testing policy yields mixed views
Some fear mandatory testing for equine infectious anemia will be too costly for smaller equine events

Feds announce tax support for cattle producers
Measures will assist those hit by bovine TB outbreak and in areas affected by drought

Renamed Seed Hawk now flies the flag of parent company

Solar watering can save stress during droughts
Long viewed as a band-aid solution for droughts, solar watering systems can help raise your grazing game
When the herd is a province away, you need reliable water
Beiseker rancher has solar waterer for 100 cow-calf pairs he grazes across the Saskatchewan border

Veterinarian school funding decision creates controversy
School’s dean says it makes sense to consolidate in Calgary but association says it’s capping training in the midst of a vet shortage

New technology brings new risks to the farm, say experts
Advances — from needleless injectors to auto steer — make farming easier, but also have safety implications

All the iron is still there, but Agri-Trade has a new dimension
There’s still acres of farm equipment to be seen, but also an opportunity to upgrade your personal skill set

First-calf heifers need some extra love
Keep a close eye on the conditions of these young females, that require more energy and nutrients than mature cows