Cattle Slaughter Numbers Up

Oct 22, 2018

Cattle producers have taken a hard look at their herd this year when it comes to production and management.

Anne Wasko is a market analyst with Cattle Trends and says slaughter numbers are up for a variety of reasons.

"After we came out of a very difficult winter and calving season, certainly the cow slaughter was up and that has continued to run at a higher rate all through 2018. So our year-to-date cow slaughter for Canada is up 15 per cent versus last year's."

Feedlot numbers are also up, with data showing that feedlots are running at fuller levels heading into this calf run than they were at this time last year.

She says part of the increase at the feedlots is import feeder cattle coming into Canada over the last year, more heifers going on feed and the earlier movement in some areas because of the drought.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

After weeks of rain delays and frustration, we finally have a reason to smile — it’s hay time again at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s episode, we head out to the fields where Arnie is baling hay, and I attempt my second drone flight to capture it all from the air. The drone still had some hiccups, but I managed to get some aerial footage of the baling process.

Back at the farm, the work doesn’t stop. Arnie brings the bales home, and the next critical step begins — wrapping and stacking the bales to make haylage. This process is essential for preserving feed for our sheep and ensures they have nutritious forage in the months ahead.

It’s a good day on the farm — the sun is out, the drone is flying (sort of!), and we’re making progress. Join us for a satisfying and productive day that brings a long-awaited sigh of relief to this year’s challenging hay season.

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