The Saskatchewan Government has introduced a new voluntary livestock traceability rebate.
Researchers with the University of Manitoba are confident the nutritional benefits of hemp seed in human food products can be effectively applied to livestock rations.
The province is implementing comprehensive new rules for livestock waste management in response to recommendations made by the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) and the auditor general, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced.
Due to an expected short supply Canadian livestock producers are being advised to replace barley in rations with other feed grains this winter where ever possible.
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) appreciates the announcement regarding 2009 federal tax deferrals on breeding livestock.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced livestock producers in Manitoba in areas affected by excessive moisture will be eligible for tax deferrals on breeding livestock sold in 2009.
Research conducted at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment indicates the adoption of certain animal welfare measures has the potential to increase profitability.
The Harper Government’s Economic Action Plan is supporting the livestock sector by making meat packing and processing facilities more competitive and accessible to farmers across the country.
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the introduction of a low phytate barley, specifically tailored for monogastric animals, will mean cost savings for livestock producers as well as benefits for the environment.
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives advises the deadline to transport feed or livestock under the Manitoba Forage Assistance program has now been extended to May 31.
