Alberta has boosted the limit on the size of loan available under its Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee program, aiming to help producers keep up against rising livestock prices. An order […] Read more
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Alberta lifts feeder loan guarantee limit
Amendment boosts individual limit by 50 per cent
LRIC names Early Career Research Award recipient
Winner’s research aims to tackle key disease problem in sheep and goat production
A University of Guelph researcher who will focus her research on one of the most important pathogens in small ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research […] Read more
Temporary fencing for grazing cover crops
How two Ontario producers use fencing strategies to tackle rising feed costs
Grazing livestock on rented land or on cover crops presents challenges but a number of Ontario producers are proving it’s worth a try to combine the two strategies. One of […] Read more
Ontario extends deadline to lock in RMP coverage
Final date to secure coverage moved to June 30
Grain and oilseed growers and cattle, hog, sheep and veal producers in Ontario now get until June 30 this year to secure coverage under that province’s Risk Management Program (RMP). […] Read more
Livestock producers must watch for zoonotic diseases
Several diseases can be easily passed from animals to humans
Cryptosporidia and giardia are two intestinal parasites that can cause diarrhea in people and calves. These parasites are single-celled organisms (and Cryptosporidium is a common cause of diarrhea in both […] Read more
Ways to identify and prevent pregnancy toxemia in small ruminants
Intake, not percentage, matter when feeding to prevent metabolic disease
Producers of small ruminants must pay close attention to a pregnant dam’s nutritional needs, especially those with multiples. That was the message given by Dr. Robert Van Saun, Pennsylvania State […] Read more
Quality colostrum vital for small ruminant newborns
Dam nutrition is key to increasing quality, quantity and in utero trace minerals
The best way to enhance health and reduce mortality in kids and lambs is to ensure adequate consumption of high-quality colostrum, preferably from the herd of origin. Dr. Robert Van […] Read more
Préval closes deal for Alberta lamb processor, feedlot
Quebec firm picks up defunct NALCO's Alberta assets
Quebec agrifood firm Préval Ag has wrapped up its deal to buy the Alberta processing and production assets of the defunct North American Lamb Co., marking Préval’s first move into […] Read more
Sheep trucking requirements a concern for OSF members
Two resolutions supported lobbying against new changes
Two out of three resolutions presented were carried at the recent Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) annual meeting. Members voted down a resolution requesting funds for an advocate to address declining […] Read more
OSF introduces new board members and executive director at AGM
Four newly elected members join board of directors
Ontario Sheep Farmers saw major turnover in staff and board members in 2022. Colleen Alloi, first vice-chair, Jay Lewis, second vice-chair and directors Heather Little and Gary Fox left the […] Read more