Livestock
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Extreme drought pushing Manitoba farmers to the brinkExtreme drought conditions across Western Canada are severely cutting production. With no rain in the forecast and rising temperatures, farmers need help and they need it fast.WeatherJul 17
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University of Saskatchewan awarded $6.8M for bison conservation researchUniversity of Saskatchewan researchers are working with the livestock industry and First Nations to develop the world’s first bison genome biobank for conservation research.CanadaMar 3
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Manitoba not prepared for the possibility of animal disease emergency: auditor generalAuditor General Tyson Shtykalo said an audit of the Department of Agriculture and Resource Development found efforts have been inadequate so far.HealthJan 28
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Agriculture impact report highlights success of Lethbridge CountyKey findings include the more than $2.2 billion in gross farm receipts generated in Lethbridge County, making it the only municipality in Alberta to reach this amount.EconomyOct 23, 2020
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Kelowna RCMP investigating case of 2 dead cattle found on gravel roadPolice say the two dead cattle were found along the gravel portion of Postill Lake Road on Sunday, adding they may have been struck by a vehicle.CanadaOct 21, 2020
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Chinese pharma leak infects thousands with bacterial diseaseThe disease is caused by a bacteria that commonly infects livestock.TrendingSep 17, 2020
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Manitoba opens Crown land for livestock producersLivestock producers in Manitoba have been given temporary permission by the province to cut hay and graze animals on Crown land, due to years of dry conditions.ConsumerJul 24, 2020
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Heat, lack of rain starting impact agriculture in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, AddingtonHeat and lack of rain is impacting agriculture in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.EnvironmentJul 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: 2020 Peterborough Exhibition moving onlineThe host Peterborough Agricultural Society announced it will be holding an online auction as part of a "virtual Exhibition."ConsumerMay 26, 2020
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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan announces $10M in aid for livestock producersTen million dollars in funding has been announced to help livestock producers cope with the financial fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.CanadaMay 14, 2020
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