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Farmers’ health is now on the agenda at more ag shows

WebBooths and presentations have been raising awareness about mental and physical health problems that could be a concern for farmers and their families. Megz …

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Is agriculture on the cusp of a health and wellness revolution

WebVelestuk is a grain farmer at Broadview, Sask ., who focuses on soil health, which aligns with her focus on personal growth and healthy living. “The farm team has …

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One stop for ag mental health The Western Producer

WebThrough their research and interviews with farmers and industry associations, Hunt and her team have helped groups like AHS find the best way to …

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‘Sticks’ needed to improve soil health, Senate told

WebIf the federal government and Canada’s agriculture industry want to get serious about soil preservation and soil health, rules and regulations may be necessary, …

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Research collects mental health data The Western Producer

WebSince its launch in 2021, researchers have collected data from more than 100 farmers and ranchers on useful mental health supports, including their experiences …

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DNA analysis gives close-up look at soil health

WebA company that provides a DNA soil analysis service says it provides detailed soil health insights to the farmer, along with recommendations on disease …

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Farmers offered mental health help The Western Producer

WebAccording to results from a 2018 national survey of farmer mental health, 35 percent of farmers met the criteria for depression, 45 percent had high levels of stress, …

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Farmers make big soil health strides The Western Producer

WebAgriculture Canada says that the Prairie region saw significant improvements in soil organic carbon from the 1980s to the 2010s because farmers abandoned …

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Dairy farmer finds biochar boosts cow health The Western Producer

WebOnt. producer says feed additive ‘helps their gut and promotes overall better health by pulling toxins out of their system’. It was a lucky accident of sorts for dairy …

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Senate begins soil health hearings The Western Producer

WebThe Senate is holding a meeting about soil this morning. The upper chamber's Committee on Agriculture and Forestry is studying the status of soil health

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Dairy farmers urged to be on lookout for U.S. dairy cow disease

WebGlacier FarmMedia – Canadian milk commissions are urging producers to be on the lookout for symptoms of an emerging health concern affecting dairy cattle. …

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Tracking Down Cause of Sudden Death in Cattle Herds Is Vital

WebAffected cattle are usually found dead with unclotted blood draining from the nose and other orifices. Die-offs from algal blooms can also cause high mortality in cattle …

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Immunity transfer vital to calf health The Western Producer

WebSeveral studies assert that passive transfer of immunity is the most important factor affecting the pre-weaning health and survival of beef calves, particularly after a …

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Body position key to cattle handling The Western Producer

WebLow-stress cattle handling is a lot like geometry. “It’s all about position, distance and angles,” said Lee Sinclair of Merck Animal Health.

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Canadian farmers blamed for ag chemical in U.S. oat foods

WebWINNIPEG — A U.S. environmental group is pointing a finger at Canadian oat growers, saying they’re the cause of ag chemical residues found in Cheerios and …

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Antibiotics Best Treatment for Joint Infections in Calves

WebJoint infections in calves can be difficult to manage. In a few cases, treatment of this crippling disease will be successful, but in many instances, it is more economical …

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Hospital disruptions continue in rural Alberta

WebRoughly 30 rural hospitals from High Level to Milk River have faced temporary closures since Alberta Health Services (AHS) started its listing in 2021 of …

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Hemp proponents optimistic crop will rebound The Western …

WebIn 2019, Canadian farmers planted about 91,000 acres of hemp, using Health Canada statistics on licenses to grow industrial hemp. By 2022 acreage of …

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Backward, breech calves challenge to deliver The Western Producer

WebIf backward or breech presentation is recognized and dealt with early, there’s a good chance to save the calf. Dr. Cec Ruschkowski of Oyen Vet Services in Oyen, …

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