The National Pork Producers Council is expressing its opposition to a proposed bill that would ban the use of antibiotics as growth promotants in livestock.
Agricultural producers that saw deaths in their herds following the blizzard that hit Manitoba at the end of April will be eligible for compensation.
A livestock emergency has been declared in Manitoba, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Stan Struthers announced as he issued a call to action.
A research scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre says there’s a growing recognition of the need for livestock to be able exhibit natural behaviors.
The Government of Canada is helping livestock producers in Northern Manitoba and the Interlake and Westlake regions who are struggling as a result of excess moisture by offering tax deferrals to a number of municipalities.
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $999,500 in a new research facility to support the province’s livestock producers in addressing production efficiency and environmental challenges.
A researcher with Niverville, Manitoba based Agra-Gold Consulting reports farmers appear interested in using variable rate techniques to apply livestock manure but current manure application technology is not yet advanced enough to be fully effective.
Canadian breeding cattle are back in Colombia after almost 10 years of trade restrictions, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced.
The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says livestock producers will need to pay close attention to the cost of feed ingredients this winter and adjust rations accordingly.
The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada is advising livestock producers to anticipate shortages of most of the feed ingredients they typically use this winter.
