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The Western Producer

Abandoned pets worry rural residents

Talk to most rural residents about abandoned animals found on or near their properties and you’ll get an earful about pot-bellied pigs, unwanted roosters, wandering domestic rabbits, even a fish — complete with tank — dropped on the side of the road.
 Cats, however, top the list of abandoned animals. 
 “Cats have always been...

July 13, 2023

Canadian Cattlemen

Beef industry could learn from 'Champion' pet food maker

Mankind has long claimed the sharing of food is an international activity that crosses all borders and beliefs. Ancient history depicts food in love and war and those recordings in stone, paper, parchment, canvas and thread always included other under-the-table guests. For 10,000 years these revered companions, dog or cat, have occupied our historical pages....

June 25, 2015

Manitoba Co-operator

Natural gas, natural solution: Devine


The move is on to switch heavy vehicles to natural gas, and that will benefit farmers and enhance global food security, says former Saskatchewan premier Grant Devine.
There’s an abundance of cheap natural gas across the country, and new extraction technology is adding to the surplus here and abroad, he said. 
“We have no end to...

July 12, 2012

Manitoba Co-operator

Lameness: A stealthy thief that robs performance

Lameness in sows is a stealthy thief because losses from this health problem often go unnoticed or unrecognized, says Mark Wilson of Zinpro Corporation in Eden Prairie, Minn.
“Lameness is one of the major reasons for culling in gilts and sows,” Wilson said at the recent London Swine Conference.
“There are several causes of lameness including arthritis,...

May 14, 2012

Manitoba Co-operator

Buhler Industries Entering Combine Market

I would like to see the next 100,000 before I retire, said a smiling Dmitry Lyubimov, who became president of Buhler Industries when the Russian combine manufacturer Rostselmash bought a majority stake from Manitoba entrepreneur John Buhler in 2007.The company, which has been shipping the Canadian-made tractors to Russia since the acquisition, is now planning...

November 3, 2011

Manitoba Co-operator

Stealthy Storm

At midnight it stalks its victim like a white Persian cat on silent paws, pouncing with surprising speed.The landscape has just fallen prey to a fresh snowfall.

January 20, 2011