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Anthrax Reported In Alberta

Anthrax has been confirmed in two beef cattle farms and one sheep farm in the Fort Vermilion area, as well as in bison in Wood Buffalo National Park and in the Syncrude bison herd north of Fort McMurray. Dr. Jagdish Patel is the manager of the pathology section in Alberta Agriculture’s animal health division. He told our Ken Blackley that a few cases of Anthrax are reported in Western Canada nearly every year.

Interview with Jagdish Patel (2:58 minutes) (1.36 Mb)

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

Video: Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

It’s shipping day again at Ewetopia Farms as we sell another Suffolk yearling ram! In today’s episode, we load one of our Suffolk rams onto the trailer as he heads off to his new farm to sire the next generation of lambs.

This particular customer has been buying our rams for over eight years, trusting Ewetopia genetics for their gentle temperaments, strong builds, and proven performance. Back home, we get busy looking after the flock that’s staying behind. With the weather turning wet and chilly, it’s time to put down fresh, clean bedding to keep everyone cozy and comfortable for the season ahead. Later, we welcome a wonderful new family who’s just starting out in sheep farming!

They’ve chosen some of our Suffolk ewe lambs to begin their flock — and we couldn’t be happier to help them take their first steps into raising sheep. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode when we help deliver and settle their new flock at their farm.