Insights and Stories on Livestock

Jul. 25, 2025 at 10:02 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Ergot is increasingly creeping into cereals in Western Canada, as well as into cattle feed. If grain has been contaminated by the fungus, it will be refused for human consumption and sent to the livestock industry. Darby Meyer, a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, has […]

By Janelle Rudolph

Jul. 17, 2025 at 10:52 pm CDT

Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer and degrade, resulting in the loss of valuable forage, soil erosion and diminished fertility. Drought effects linger, affecting land and plant life productivity even after the rains return. Effective management strategies are essential […]

By Bruce Derksen

Jun. 13, 2025 at 9:18 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Virtual fencing is growing rapidly as more companies are sprouting up with variations of the technology and more trials are happening across the country. For producers interested in adopting virtual fencing, understanding the differences between technologies, Canadian research and associated costs is crucial. Vence In 2022, the […]

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

May. 16, 2025 at 10:05 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s wild pig fighters are increasingly looking to the sky. Drones, thermal cameras and AI-assisted image tagging are among the tools transforming how researchers and control programs are tackling Canada’s wild pig problem, attendees heard during the second Canadian Wild Pig Summit April 30. WHY IT MATTERS: Wild […]

By Miranda Leybourne

May. 9, 2025 at 9:23 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Brett McRae, a rancher from Brandon, Man., recognizes how necessary versatility is in a changing industry. “Where’s the need? What is the market telling us that it’s looking for, and how can we provide that?” he says. In recent years he has made changes to his operation […]

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan