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Cattle auction surge expected as ranchers battle feed shortage in central BC

PRINCE GEORGE – This year’s extreme weather has led to sleepless nights for many cattle ranchers in central BC. Many ranchers are affected by a feed shortage for their animals. A shortage that they say could force some ranchers out of business.

The grass in the hay fields surrounding Vanderhoof is usually knee-high during summer. And that’s when ranchers know it is time to cut and bail the hay for animal feed. This season fields in the Vanderhoof area are not producing, which is a serious concern.

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FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.