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- Iron accumulation in horses can create health risksby Carol Shwetz, DVM on December 2, 2025 at 10:40 pm
The problem with high iron is not just the iron itself but how it disrupts the delicate balance of other essential minerals.
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on December 2, 2025 at 10:32 pm
The Good: Wheat markets rallied today with March spring wheat futures gaining five cents cents per bushel. The January spring wheat market closed the day at US$5.81 per bushel. Chicago wheat futures gained five cents per bushel on the day while Kansas City futures were up by six cents per bushel. The gains in wheat Read more
- Manufacturer restructures its TMR mixer lineupby Scott Garvey on December 2, 2025 at 10:17 pm
Alberta-based manufacturer Supreme is reorganizing its line of TMR mixers to make it easier for dealers and customers to choose the right model for their operation.
- Better pig data with biodegradable ear tagsby John Greig on December 2, 2025 at 9:44 pm
A Manitoba-made dissolving eartag for market hogs, called Clean Trace, could reduce processing challenges and enable more individual management of pigs on Canadian farms.
- Basic veterinary know-how can help on the farmby Jeanine Moyer on December 2, 2025 at 9:30 pm
A refresher on basic on-farm vet care.