News - Livestock

The National Pork Producers Council fears, if allowed to move forward, a proposed ban on packer ownership of livestock could mean producer ownership of packing plants would also be banned.

A researcher with the Prairie Swine Center says improved animal health is the first step in reducing the need for antibiotics in livestock production.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released the 2016 Canadian Agricultural Outlook. The report provides a forecast of farm income in the agricultural sector for the previous and current calendar years.

A Minto area farmer says livestock producers have an opportunity to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases by reducing their use of fossil fuels.

More than half of the province’s community pastures are now managed by a non-profit organization responsible for their future use and stewardship.

Blumenort based Steve’s Livestock Transport has started testing a new livestock trailer designed to make loading livestock easier on both the workers and the animals.

Borrowing limits under the Manitoba Livestock Associations Loan Guarantee program have increased to ensure producers can access credit with favourable terms.

As part of a collaborative research effort scientists are looking to automate the washing and disinfecting of livestock trucks and trailers to speed up the process and reduce costs.

A Red Deer based swine veterinarian reports the diligence with which livestock trailers are being washed and disinfected to reduce the potential spread of PED still varies widely.

The executive director of Winter Cereals Canada is advising livestock producers to secure supplies of winter wheat for feed before demand for the crop spikes.