Source: Bryan Eneas, cbc.ca, July 26, 2020 Muscowpetung’s buffalo herd were originally, and still are destined for slaughter. It may be a temporary measure for now, but bison — or buffalo as they’re traditionally known in some prairie Indigenous cultures — have returned to the lands of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation. Chief Melissa Tavita said… Continue reading Buffalo Can Once Again Be Seen on Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation Lands
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2 Alleged Cattle Rustlers Charged
Source: cbc.ca, July 24, 2020 RCMP are advising farmers to brand their cattle for ID purposes. A man and a woman, both 59, are accused of cattle rustling after livestock from Alberta and Saskatchewan were found at a farm in the rural municipality of Prairie Rose last month, police say. In a Thursday news release,… Continue reading 2 Alleged Cattle Rustlers Charged
Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Banned by Major Oat Buyer
Source: Robert Arnason, producer.com, July 08, 2020 Years ago, Grain Millers also stopped buying oats that are sprayed with glyphosate before to harvest. Starting next year, Richardson International will no longer purchase oats that have been sprayed with pre-harvest glyphosate. Richardson informed producers of its new policy last month in an email to oat growers… Continue reading Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Banned by Major Oat Buyer
Crops in Argentina and Brazil Threatened by Locust Swarm
Source: bbc.ca, June 30, 2020 Insects have caused damage to crops of corn, sugar cane, wheat and oats. Brazil and Argentina are monitoring the movements of a large swarm of locusts, which has been eating its way through crops in the region. The insects, which can cover a distance of 150km (93 miles) in a… Continue reading Crops in Argentina and Brazil Threatened by Locust Swarm
Windiest Weather in 30 Years
Source: Allan Dawson, manitobacooperator.ca, June 26, 2020 The two biggest issues farmers have been dealing with are high winds and flea beetles this season. The windiest spring since 1990, alone and in combination with other perils, has seen a jump in reseeding crop insurance claims this year. As of June 18 there were just under… Continue reading Windiest Weather in 30 Years
Supporting Livestock Producers Through the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program
By Jodie Griffin, WLPIP Coordinator, SCIC Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) premiums have increased significantly since the end of February due to the uncertainty of COVID-19. To address this, the Government of Saskatchewan is taking action to temporarily reduce the cost of purchasing livestock price insurance through WLPIP. To offset the increased premium cost,… Continue reading Supporting Livestock Producers Through the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program
Study into transportation rest stops finds little benefit
Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, February 6, 2020 SASKATOON — A study has found that rest stops during transportation had little to no effect on calves in good condition, says the researcher. Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein from the federal research station at Lethbridge said the difference between calves transported for 36 hours or 12 hours, with and… Continue reading Study into transportation rest stops finds little benefit
Calving trauma called production risk
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, January 30, 2020 Cattle producers can improve calf health and survivability by decreasing the negative effects of a difficult calving New beginnings and hope start with each calving season but sometimes things can go awry. About five percent of calves are assisted at birth and about four percent are either born… Continue reading Calving trauma called production risk
Finding Success in Challenging Times
Source: Jenay Werle, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.ca, January 2020 The fifth annual Ranch Management Forum in December 2019 featured a panel of experts, who provided advice to producers on how to look ahead to the next production year after a challenging fall. A recurring theme among presenters was awareness and where beef… Continue reading Finding Success in Challenging Times
Proper tubing of young calves should be top priority
Source: Dvm, Roy Lewis, January 17, 2020 Tubing a young calf with colostrum, colostrum substitute, electrolytes or for other reasons can be common on cow-calf operations. The procedure must be properly done, keeping in mind biosecurity and that important pledge from the Hippocratic Oath: First, do no harm. This article will outline proper procedures for… Continue reading Proper tubing of young calves should be top priority