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Treatment Methods At Pasture – for Jul. 23, 2010

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When considering the treatment of any type of livestock at pasture several factors such as severity of disease, ease of confinement, contagiousness to the rest of the herd and method of treatment must all be considered before treatment is initiated. Most pastures have catch-pens so most livestock can be easily contained and even left confined […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner

EU Instability Affects NA Markets

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European economic instability appears to be shaking North American equity and energy markets. Economic gains made since last October have stalled for the time being and it looks like consumer confidence could erode into the summer the months. Consumer expenditures are the largest factor influencing beef demand and cattle merchants remember how consumption patterns can […] Read more
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The Pros And Cons Of Spaying

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There is no doubt in my mind if spaying heifers was easier on veterinarians arms, was less costly for producers, and the death loss could be all but eliminated, there would be much more of it performed in the cattle sector. Since BSE, we are seeing bulls left out longer and more unwanted pregnancies showing […] Read more
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No Regrets About Ranching Life

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MARCH 27, 2010 This was a good day for me. My neighbour, Bill Iwanicki, drove me over to the Big Muddy Ranch where I had a look at the cattle and a good visit with Ryan (grandson), his wife Carla and their four children. Ryan and Carla have part of the ranch now and they […] Read more
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Fed & Feeder Markets Inching Up

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US fed prices soared higher in early April with Nebraska cattle trading at $100/cwt to $102/cwt on a live basis and $163/cwt on a dressed basis. This is approximately $4/cwt from historical highs. Choice wholesale prices reached to $165, the highest level since July of 2008. At the same time, fed steers in Alberta were […] Read more
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It is hard to manage drought when nothing is growing

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In looming dry years the arrival in our mailbox of government information on how to “manage” drought is more predictable than rain, even if lightning-scarred clouds are already rolling darkly on the horizon. Community halls are booked and anxious farmers attending are more concerned as to whether or not subsidies, in whatever form, are being […] Read more
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Pilot Project Tracks Lambs

Bert Grisnich always wanted to keep better records. He knew that as the size of his flock of sheep increased, to get ahead he would need good record keeping that would grow with his farm. He says the electronic information that he’s collecting as a farm co-operator in the Alberta Lamb Traceability pilot project is […] Read more
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Trich’ In Bulls Is Profit Robber

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Trichomoniasis is a subtle disease that can enter a herd without obvious signs — until the rancher discovers a high number of open cows at preg-check or observes cows returning to heat when they should have settled. “Trich” can be introduced when cattle share range pastures, or a fence breaks down and the neighbour’s bull […] Read more

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