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Livestock Producers Receive Tax Relief

Still with livestock, the federal government has announced a list of additional regions where livestock producers will be eligible for tax deferrals because of last year’s overly dry prairie conditions. A preliminary list of drought-affected regions was released last July; but after further discussions with the affected provinces, additional designations have now been added to the list.

Caitlynn Reesor has the details (1:18 minutes) (610 Kb)

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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Assessing Pregnant Ewes: Key Signs, Problems, and Why We Wait to Breed Ewe Lambs

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Assessing pregnant ewes for the key signs that things are progressing normally and that lambs are imminent and on track, plus signs that things may not be going well is the focus on our sheep farm this morning. Lambing season is just one week away, and the anticipation is building at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s vlog, we focus on our pregnant ewes as their bodies prepare for lambing. Learn how to spot key signs of labor, including udder development and changes in the ewe's appearance, and discover what potential complications to watch out for, like abortions and metabolic issues.

We also share our philosophy on breeding practices, explaining why we wait to breed replacement ewe lambs until they are fully mature.