Preparing for the possibility of evacuation of livestock

May 30, 2023

With the sunny, warm, and windy weather comes dry field and forest conditions. Wildfires are a very real risk.

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association CEO Grant McLellan said everyday activities could start a fire by accident.

“Especially when areas are so dry right now, we want to remind producers about activities such as running out with the quad. Be sure and watch for any sparks that may happen,” McLellan said. “Really trying to avoid any opportunity for a fire to start because it is extremely dry.”

McLellan said do not burn sloughs or flax piles without checking with your RM and local fire station first. He said what’s happening in Alberta right now is very serious, and producers in Saskatchewan need to prepare in case something similar happens here.

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Video: WARNING! Rough Start To Breeding Season!!

WARNING! Sheep Breeding Season Begins With A Bang! Breeding season is officially underway at Ewetopia Farms, but it didn’t exactly start the way we planned!

This vlog begins with us sorting through our rams to find the perfect match for a customer’s breeding program. What should have been routine quickly turned dangerous when one of our more nervous rams panicked. In seconds, Arnie’s knee was injured, and then I was slammed hard onto the concrete floor — both of us taken down by one ram!

Thankfully, it was just bruises, but it’s a reminder of how unpredictable and powerful mature rams can be. Once we recovered, it was time to get back to the real work — the start of breeding season.

We sorted the ewes into four breeding groups (two Suffolk and two Dorset), checking parentage as they ran through the chute, deworming those that needed it, and setting aside thinner ewes for session two of breeding season in a month’s time.This staggered approach keeps lambing organized and prevents overcrowding in the barns.

From rogue rams to the excitement of new breeding groups, this episode is full of action. Stay tuned for the next vlog, where we’ll share how we chose the rams for each group!