Loose housing improvement for sows wins Aherne prize

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Thu Feb 08 13:28:23 PST 2018

An isolation crate developed for an Alberta sow farm is one of two winners of this year’s F. X. Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production. The prize, named in honour of the late Frank Aherne, a professor of swine nutrition at the University of Alberta, is awarded for innovative solutions to production challenges. Sunterra Farms […] Read more

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ONE YEAR LATER: Carbon tax eating into bottom line

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Jan 29 10:11:59 PST 2018

It’s hard to put exact numbers on it — but Alberta’s carbon tax is taking its toll, say farmers. And that toll increased at the start of the year, when the carbon tax increased to $30 a tonne — a 50 per cent jump from the initial $20-a-tonne tax implemented a year ago. Read more: […] Read more

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Calf health closely tied to cow nutrition

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Fri Feb 02 12:34:04 PST 2018

Many cows came home in 2017 from pastures parched by drought for much of the grazing season. Without proper supplementation of brood cows through the rest of their gestation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies will show up as health issues next spring with economic consequences that often persist for several more. It is well established that […] Read more

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DAVID ELLEFSON Calls DAVE MUSTAINE His 'Big Brother', Says 'We're Lifetime Buddies'

by @ BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Mon Feb 12 12:37:12 PST 2018

During an interview with Metal Injection conducted at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked to say something nice about his bandmate, Dave Mustaine, to counter all the negative stuff about the MEGADETH leader floating around online. Ellefson said (see video below): "Well, look, Dave is a very bold person. When he thinks something, he says it — for better or for worse. And that does come back to bite him once in a while. But for the most part, he's a very honest and a he's a very genuine guy, and that's always one of the things I appreciated about him. The first day I met him, it was, like, 'Okay, this guy is a real rock star. There's guys outside walking down the street that look like Vince Neil and there's the David Lee Roth wannabes hanging around Hollywood. Dave is the real guy.' He's a real artist, and there's a real simplicity to him. "As complex as Dave sometimes seems, he's a pretty simple guy," he continued. "When he'll pick up a guitar and just start playing something, he'll come up with a riff and you're, like, 'That wasn't that hard. I could have come up with that.' But I didn't — he did. And that's kind of the beauty. As his friend, and as a bandmate with him, that's been one of the kind of smile-inside moments that I get when we're standing there working on things together. And that he's really in the moment. Dave is not a guy who's kind of over there or over there — he's really in the moment. And his music is very authentic, it's very true. And one thing I really learned from him is that this whole deal is about charisma, and Dave's not afraid to just put himself out there for who he really is, and that takes a lot of balls. And so I think that's kind of been nice with our partnership — I'm kind of like the 'Minnesota nice guy,' as they call it in Minnesota, and that, I think, has benefited Dave, and who Dave is has certainly benefited me. "When I moved here in '83, Dave showed me the ropes of L.A." he added. "I was the only guy with a set of wheels in my band, so we would drive around and that's how I learned how to drive these gnarly streets of L.A. and the freeways. And Dave, having had experience on the streets, he taught me how to grow up in L.A. He's been a big brother to me as much as anything. "So those are things about Dave that are just… That's kind of what makes our friendship and our bond so… You know, we're lifetime buddies; that's just how it is between me and Dave." Ellefson was in MEGADETH from the band's inception in 1983 to 2002, when the group briefly broke up because Mustaine suffered severe nerve damage that left him unable to play. After Mustaine reformed MEGADETH with an all-new lineup in 2004, Ellefson sued his former bandmate for $18.5 million, alleging that Mustaine still owed him substantial merchandise and publishing royalties. In January 2005, the case was dismissed in court, and five years later, Ellefson rejoined MEGADETH. In a January 2016 interview with the Cape Girardeau, Missouri radio station Real Rock 99.3, Mustaine implied that Ellefson was not a founding member of the band because, he said, "MEGADETH was already in its formative phase long before I even knew David Ellefson." The bassist later said that he was "technically" a founding member of MEGADETH because he was "in the room" the day MEGADETH decided to change its name from the previous working moniker of FALLEN ANGEL at the suggestion of the band's then-guitarist Greg Handevidt. In addition to Mustaine and Ellefson, MEGADETH's current lineup includes former SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who was previously best known for his work with ANGRA. MEGADETH's latest album, "Dystopia", was released in January 2016.

SMASHING PUMPKINS Explain D'ARCY WRETZKY's Absence From Rumored Reunion

by @ BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Mon Feb 12 13:13:43 PST 2018

SMASHING PUMPKINS have denied claims by original bassist D'arcy Wretzky that an invite for her to join the reunited band was later rescinded. D'arcy alleged in an interview with BlastEcho that SMASHING PUMPKINS leader Billy Corgan sent her a contract that was agreed upon, but a month later, he told her "that wasn't a real offer." She said: "My apologies to all of the SMASHING PUMPKINS fans out there who are excited about this oncoming reunion tour of the original members of the band. I know this is a huge disappointment for me, as well, but it's not going to happen." Earlier today, SMASHING PUMPKINS released a statement explaining why Wretzky won't be taking part in the band's reunion. "In reuniting THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, the band's dedication remains to its fans and its music," the statement reads. "To that, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin and William Corgan haven't played a show with D'arcy Wretzky for over 18 years. But it's not for a lack of trying. For despite reports, Ms. Wretzky has repeatedly been invited out to play with the group, participate in demo sessions, or at the very least, meet face-to-face, and in each and every instance, she always deferred. We wish her all the best, and look forward to reconnecting with you all very soon." THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have not yet officially confirmed their reunion, but the band's web site was updated over the weekend with a countdown clock set to expire on Thursday, which will likely coincide with the announcement. Earlier in the month, the SMASHING PUMPKINS did a new photo shoot in Los Angeles, featuring frontman Billy Corgan, original guitarist James Iha, founding drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and latter-era guitarist Jeff Schroeder. Corgan, Iha and Chamberlin make up three-quarters of the PUMPKINS' charter lineup, with only Wretzky missing. It's unclear if Schroeder will be taking over on the bass for the alleged reunion or if he will stay on as third guitarist while the group recruits a new bassist. Although Iha played a handful of shows with the PUMPKINS in 2016, this would mark the first time he's recorded and toured with the band since 2000. Chamberlin has toured with the PUMPKINS for the last couple of years but last recorded with the group in 2007. Corgan, Iha, Chamberlin and Schroeder have all been photographed in a Los Angeles studio recently, where the PUMPKINS are said to be working with producer Rick Rubin. Corgan even hinted at the possibility of a double album by writing that there were "26 songs currently in various states of completion, production, insanity."

Probiotics the MIRACLES WITHIN US

by admin @ Nature's Farmacy

Mon Mar 28 13:12:57 PDT 2016

2016 is bringing exciting new developments in probiotics research.  In the past few years there has been a change in the importance given to the study of how the beneficial bacteria that live in and on the body of humans and animals can determine the status of health.  No longer are probiotics considered something you […]

From calf to calf, minerals help you get there

by greg @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Feb 08 10:58:18 PST 2018

Minerals are an essential part of a nutritionally balanced diet for beef cows. Unfortunately they are also a part of the diet that is overlooked due to the small inclusion rate. Those small inclusions are necessary to keep a cow running efficiently, making her capable of producing healthy, lively calves. The economics Minerals, such as […] Read more

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WHS at 5 wks?

by hummi22689 @ Hedgehog Central � Hedgehog pet care & owner forum

Sun Feb 11 08:05:31 PST 2018

I have a litter of hedgies. The little runt is having some serious issues. She has always been about half the size of her siblings. She has been a...

Do cattle feel pain the same way we do?

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Apr 03 13:05:49 PDT 2017

A number of times over the years I have been asked the question “do cattle feel pain the same way we do?” To answer the question, it’s important to understand a little bit about pain physiology. When a pain stimulus is administered to an animal (for example, you pinch the claw on the hind leg […] Read more

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Survey Shows Change In Valentine’s Day Gifts

by Gary @ Gary Gamble – Jewel 88.5 Toronto, Barrie, York Region

Mon Feb 12 02:22:24 PST 2018

A Valentine’s Day consumer spending survey from the shopping app RetailMeNot has details about what people are buying for Valentine’s Day.  Although traditional gifts like chocolates, jewelry and flowers are still on the top five list of things that people…

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Richardson Centre For Functional Foods And Nutraceuticals Marks Fifth Anniversary

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorRichardson Centre For Functional Foods And Nutraceuticals Marks Fifth Anniversary – Manitoba Co-operator

Wed Jun 01 22:00:00 PDT 2011

When James Richardson International made a multimillion donation to the University of Manitoba in 2006 to set up the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, words like antioxidants, probiotics and plant sterols were mostly the stuff of the science labs, not lunchroom chatter. Those words are heard more often nowadays, as products containing them […] Read more

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METAL CHURCH Drummer STET HOWLAND's Cancer Is In Remission

by @ BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Mon Feb 12 12:57:44 PST 2018

Former W.A.S.P. and current METAL CHURCH drummer Stet Howland is in remission from Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that develops from the B-cells in the lymphatic system. Howland revealed the good news on his Facebook page, saying that results from last Friday's a positron emission tomography (PET) scan showed "no detectable cancer in my body." He added that when he received the report, "I nearly shit myself I was so happy. Needless to say, there were tears of joy here at my house." Last October, Howland began chemotherapy treatments, with each treatment consisting of Stet checking into the hospital as an inpatient and running continuously on chemo (16-hour drips, one right after the other) for just under five full days. On his days "off," he continued to go in for blood testing and received blood transfusions every couple of days. In his latest Facebook post, Howland said that he "lost six months of my life and every hair on my body to a dreadful disease that usually takes good people's lives. The financial doom that came with it will follow me for a while, but honestly, in my opinion, huge financial debt cannot be weighed against the value of life itself. So now I owe hundreds of thousands of dollars — big fucking deal. That's a gift when compared to the alternative." A GoFundMe page has been created to help Stet cover the cost of his medical expenses. Stet was named METAL CHURCH's permanent new drummer in July 2017. He stated at the time that he was "honored to be a member of such a group of people" and vowed to do his "best to deliver strong performances both live and in the studio." He added in a social media post: "I consider myself a very lucky man who has done many great things in my life. I have been blessed to play in several iconic bands in my career. But my current METAL CHURCH gig is the unrivaled pinnacle of it all."

Adapt to the new world order, says Stephen Harper

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 12 09:40:34 PST 2018

He was enthusiastically welcomed as the prime minister who scrapped the wheat board, earning a standing ovation before the first word of his keynote address. But Stephen Harper had his eyes on an even bigger farm issue when he spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of nearly all of FarmTech’s 2,000 attendees. In a sweeping political […] Read more

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Need an opinion on cat food

by ValentinaParis @ Hedgehog Central � Hedgehog pet care & owner forum

Sun Feb 11 13:25:03 PST 2018

Hello everybody :) I'm about to get a hedgehog in March and I'm researching a lot of information in order to guarantee him/her the best life...

Age Truly Is Just a Number!

by The AIM Companies @ The BarleyLife Blog

Sun Feb 11 05:00:25 PST 2018

Saying “age is just a number” is bandied about with such frequency that many individuals react with a cynical “sure it is” in response to hearing it. But there are far too many people who are fine models for the validity of this expression. Let’s be honest, we all know people who seem old in … Continue reading "Age Truly Is Just a Number!"

The potential of probiotics to promote greater livestock health

by greg @ Canadian CattlemenThe potential of probiotics to promote greater livestock health – Canadian Cattlemen

Wed Jul 22 10:37:12 PDT 2015

Last year Health Canada changed its regulations on antibiotics to prevent them being used as growth promoters in livestock. Drug makers like Bayer, Merck, and Novartis had already begun the change, removing labels on their products that advertised them as suitable for non-medicinal purposes. Antibiotics are still available to Canadian ranchers and feedlot operators but […] Read more

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Town Hall To Discuss Stouffville Break-ins

by Stacey @ Jewel 88.5 Toronto, Barrie, York Region

Tue Feb 13 03:59:46 PST 2018

York Regional Police plan to host a town hall meeting to talk about a rash of break-ins at Stouffville main street businesses in January. No RSVP is required to the meeting on Thursday, February 15th at 7pm. Police along with…

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My Joyous Self-Care Routine

by Joy McCarthy @ Genuine Health

Fri Jan 26 09:03:39 PST 2018

My self-care routine has definitely evolved over the years. When I was in my 20’s it was all about fitness […]

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Farming is not a one-size-fits-all business

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Jan 15 10:25:03 PST 2018

I continue to witness arguments over different methods of farming. But considering the variety of farms around the world, and that most of them are very small compared to the Canadian average, combative conversation is really rather unwarranted and, in many cases, an uneducated dialogue. When one disparages farms that are organic or ones that […] Read more

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History: Honouring a Farmer-Poet

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Feb 08 10:44:33 PST 2018

Honouring a Farmer-Poet By Kerry Wood, Red Deer, Alta. Four hundred farmers and their families met on Labor Day to stage one of the most unique ceremonies ever held in Western Canada, when the pioneer Icelandic community of Markerville in Central Alberta unveiled a monument honoring the famous farmer-poet, Stephan G. Stephansson. Dominion, provincial, and […] Read more

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Adapt to the new world order, says Stephen Harper

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 12 09:40:34 PST 2018

He was enthusiastically welcomed as the prime minister who scrapped the wheat board, earning a standing ovation before the first word of his keynote address. But Stephen Harper had his eyes on an even bigger farm issue when he spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of nearly all of FarmTech’s 2,000 attendees. In a sweeping political […] Read more

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Hyperactivity in Dogs: Nature vs Nurture?

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Sun Feb 15 17:01:04 PST 2015

More and more high-energy dogs (or vital dogs, as we like to say at Carna4), are being labeled as having ADHD. Pet owners are wondering if this is simply due to inherent tendencies or if other factors may be involved given the rise in hyperactive behaviours seen in pups these days. There is no doubt […]

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Settling Your Pet’s Tummy with the Synergy of Whole Living Foods

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Tue Dec 09 19:02:25 PST 2014

So your read the article above, and you did your best to keep an eye on the dog in the kitchen, but somewhere between dessert and drinks Fido managed to eat something that he shouldn’t have!  Thankfully you have Flora4 products, a natural solution that quickly alleviates the gas, diarrhea, and vomiting that can keep […]

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Let cattle do the seeding

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Tue Nov 29 12:52:18 PST 2016

Cattle can be managed to produce calves, beef and milk — but can they also be put to work reseeding pastures? As long as you’re not in a hurry, the answer is ‘yes,’ say producers who have managed beef cows and yearlings so they distribute legume seeds through their manure. There doesn’t appear to be […] Read more

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You Better Watch Out: It’s Holiday Feasting Time

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Mon Dec 15 09:23:50 PST 2014

It’s the season when we turn our focus to what really matters:  spending quality time in the company of loved ones. Many holiday traditions include a big feast as the main event, even for your dog.  He’s also part of the family, and for him, family and food are what life is all about! This […]

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New Baby Hedgehog Behavior

by awilson8151 @ Hedgehog Central � Hedgehog pet care & owner forum

Mon Feb 12 10:53:27 PST 2018

I got a new hedgehog on Saturday (he�s six weeks old) and while I know the green poop is normal because of stress, he hasn�t been drinking any water...

Diet can give your immune system the advantage

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Fri Feb 09 13:05:35 PST 2018

Recently, I was on six flights during the course of five days, with about 250 people per flight. Every flight had several people who were sneezing or coughing. So, I was exposed to at least 1,500 people all nestled in a pressurized tube, breathing the same recycled air. Now I wait to see if my […] Read more

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Consumers are demanding companies prove their sustainability commitment

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Fri Dec 15 07:45:51 PST 2017

The $118-billion retail food sector in Canada is becoming increasingly fragmented but it still shares one thing in common: a commitment to trust and transparency, a retail food expert told delegates at the recent GrowCanada conference. That has repercussions that trace through the value chain all the way to the farm, John F.T. Scott said. […] Read more

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Food policy recommendations reflect diverse interests

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Mon Feb 12 12:18:15 PST 2018

The 21 recommendations toward developing this country’s first national food policy delivered to Parliament recently establish one thing fairly succinctly. It’s complicated. However, from the first recommendation (making adequate nutrition as a basic human right) to the last (calling for a national food policy advisory body with a wildly diverse range of stakeholders), the committee’s […] Read more

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5 Ways to Make Resolutions That Actually Stick

by Dr. Katherine Kremblewski ND @ Genuine Health

Wed Dec 27 01:00:16 PST 2017

“I’ll start tomorrow.” Sound familiar? Whether you’re talking about a new year’s resolution, a new workout routine, a new diet […]

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New Baby Hedgehog Behavior

by awilson8151 @ Hedgehog Central � Hedgehog pet care & owner forum

Mon Feb 12 10:53:27 PST 2018

I got a new hedgehog on Saturday (he�s six weeks old) and while I know the green poop is normal because of stress, he hasn�t been drinking any water...

Superclusters: Creating a silicon valley for agriculture and food

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Jan 15 10:07:23 PST 2018

So what would you rather have — new lucrative ‘plant protein’ markets or a way to turn Big Data into bigger profits? Those are the goals of the two agriculture and agri-food proposals vying for a slice of $950 million of federal cash that Ottawa will spend on ‘superclusters’ — business-led collaborations that aim to […] Read more

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Texas mom objects after daughter told draw herself as slave

by The Associated Press @ WKRN.com

Tue Feb 13 03:14:55 PST 2018

Tonya Jennings of Austin on Friday contacted the Leander Independent School District about seventh-graders studying slave life in Texas in t…

What can go wrong with swath grazing?

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Tue Jan 02 13:09:21 PST 2018

I am a big fan of speakers at conferences that tell you about all the stuff that went wrong. I would rather learn from someone else’s mistakes than my own. I already have far too many “learning experience’s” here at Greener Pastures Ranching. Too many of the speakers explain how easy and trouble-free their particular […] Read more

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Student develops spicy solution to E. coli infections

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressStudent develops spicy solution to E. coli infections – Alberta Farmer Express

Tue Oct 15 19:48:20 PDT 2013

A Quebec community college student has received a $4,000 award for finding a spicy solution to harmful E. coli bacteria — cinnamon. David Drouin will receive his award at 32nd annual Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards Gala in Calgary on Oct. 16. Drouin was one of five recipients of the Young Canadian division of the […] Read more

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Nutritional SOYpplements in Pet Food

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Mon Nov 10 12:20:45 PST 2014

In a recent issue of our favorite Dogs Naturally Magazine, pet nutrition expert Rodney Habib wrote an eye-opening article on the use of soy in the pet food industry, Soy In Pet Foods: The Unwholesome Truth. In this article, Rodney explains why this cheap, genetically modified crop is commonly used in pet foods and why […]

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WHS at 5 wks?

by hummi22689 @ Hedgehog Central � Hedgehog pet care & owner forum

Sun Feb 11 08:05:31 PST 2018

I have a litter of hedgies. The little runt is having some serious issues. She has always been about half the size of her siblings. She has been a...

Fiber & Weight Loss Simplicity

by The AIM Companies @ The BarleyLife Blog

Wed Jan 24 17:00:03 PST 2018

Losing weight and keeping it off is a challenge for many people, especially when they attempt to follow complicated “diet plans” that end up not being effective in permanently taking off the pounds. So how about keeping weight loss simple and effective by introducing more fiber into your diet? A 2015 study published in the … Continue reading "Fiber & Weight Loss Simplicity"

Up-and-comers paired with leaders and innovators in the cattle industry

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Feb 09 09:51:29 PST 2018

Albertans make up half of the mentees and 10 of the mentors in the 2017-18 edition of the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program. The program, which started in 2010, pairs young producers between the ages of 18 and 35 with industry leaders for a year-long mentorship geared to their individual interests. Participants also have a $2,000 […] Read more

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PHOTOS: Scenes from FarmTech

by greg @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Feb 09 10:12:40 PST 2018

FarmTech may have wrapped up on January 31, but here’s a few things that took place and some faces we thought you might like to see.

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Veterinarians won’t be dealing doggy dope any time soon

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Tue Jan 16 05:58:40 PST 2018

High-strung heeler hounding you day and night? Crazy old barn cat climbing up the walls? You might be tempted to put on some Pink Floyd, dim the lights, and give them a little something to mellow them out. All of the attention on the pending legalization of marijuana has pet owners asking their vets about […] Read more

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New ‘Food and Farm’ champion, Cattlemen hires new field editor

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Feb 12 08:27:12 PST 2018

Piper Whelan of Airdrie, Alta., is the new field editor for Canadian Cattlemen. Raised on a purebred Maine-Anjou ranch at Irricana, Whelan studied English and history at the University of Alberta and journalism at the University of King’s Col­­lege. She previously worked in publishing and as a registry assistant for the Canadian Charolais Association, and […] Read more

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AIM Products and Digestion

by The AIM Companies @ Herbal Release – The BarleyLife Blog

Thu Jun 11 09:05:43 PDT 2015

The Digestive System The main function of the digestive system is to break down food into smaller bits so that the nutrients can be absorbed by the body and converted into energy.  Its secondary role is to remove the waste leftover from the conversion process. Fiber The average person gets only 15 grams of fiber … Continue reading "AIM Products and Digestion"

What are the alternatives if peas don’t pencil out for your farm?

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Thu Dec 21 14:33:41 PST 2017

Experts are stumped on what to grow this spring as a third mainstay crop. Peas have increasingly been the choice of many looking to avoid a canola-wheat rotation — but India’s trade barriers along with disease issues have left many of those producers scrambling to find an alternative. “I do believe pea acres will be […] Read more

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Rossburn family recognized with MSA award

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Mon Feb 12 13:07:05 PST 2018

Since 1995, the Manitoba Simmental Association (MSA) has presented the A.O. Henuset Memorial Distinguished Service Award, to persons who have helped establish the Simmental industry in Manitoba. As the 2017 winners, the Carson family of Northern Light Simmentals, located approximately 15 km southwest of Rossburn, exemplify dedication to the Simmental breed through the cattle program […] Read more

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Key points to read the sole of a hoof

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Wed Dec 20 12:32:55 PST 2017

It is easy to overlook the contribution the sole makes to the soundness of the horse, because for the most part the sole is hidden from view. However, the sole is no idle passenger. It has remarkable, even herculean properties that allow it to act as the interface between the horse’s bony column and the […] Read more

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Seven years on, mentorship program has made its mark

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Feb 09 09:41:53 PST 2018

Ricki Fleming was one of the first mentees when the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program began seven years ago. There were just five participants and while everyone liked the idea of pairing young producers with industry leaders, it was all a bit of an experiment. “When we first started it as a pilot, nobody knew how […] Read more

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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Details Features Of New Signature JACKSON Soloist Guitars (Video)

by @ BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Tue Feb 13 03:14:28 PST 2018

SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson spoke with the Jackson crew about his ferocious, new USA and Pro Series Signature Soloist models. The savage shredder knows what he likes in his guitars and was extremely hands-on with the development process, making sure that every detail lived up to his expectations. One of metal's most successful and revered players, Thomson's game changing, take-no-prisoners approach to metal guitar has influenced countless musicians worldwide, while his black hole-heavy de-tuned guitar sound has been an integral part of SLIPKNOT for more than two decades. Jackson pays tribute to Thomson with brand new sinister axes made to match the guitarist's fiendish disposition. Capable of handling his acclaimed aggressive technique and tone, the USA Signature Mick Thomson Soloist is loaded with premium features including genuine mahogany body wings coupled with a graphite reinforced through-body three-piece quartersawn maple neck, 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, a pair of beastly sounding Mick Thomson signature Seymour Duncan Blackouts pickups, single volume control and three-way blade switch, active electronics, Jackson MTB HT6 hardtail bridge, Schaller locking strap buttons, recessed barrel jack, Jackson-branded sealed die cast tuners, and matching reverse pointed 6-in-line headstock. With classic style, the USA Signature Mick Thomson Soloist is available in either Arctic White with black binding or in Black with white binding and comes with a SKB hardshell case. Similar to the USA model, the Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 comes in the same Arctic White and Black finishes with binding and also features his signature Seymour Duncan Blackouts pickups and the MTB HT6 hardtail bridge. The Pro SL2 has a mahogany body and a graphite reinforced through-body one-piece maple neck with a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard featuring 24 jumbo frets and block side dots. Other features include a single volume control, three-way blade switch, recessed barrel jack, Jackson-branded sealed die-cast tuners, standard strap buttons, and matching Jackson reverse pointed 6-in-line headstock. At last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, Thomson spoke to Thomann Music about his relationship with Jackson. "I was with B.C. Rich for a few years, but Bernie [Rico] Sr. died right when I first got with them," he said. "And my first two guitars were made with Bernie Sr., and that happened, and it really, obviously, put a damper on… how are you the same? But Bernie Jr. took over and he was doing his thing for a while, and things just changed and it just wasn't the same anymore. The company changed hands to a totally different company, so you see the guirar, but it's not even the Rico family anymore. People are always, like, 'You should never have left.' I'm, like, 'You don't know all the ins and outs of all the stuff that happens.' And I love 'em, and I still love 'em, and the guitars that they made for me are amazing; I still play 'em at home. They might pop in on tracks once in a while. It just depends on the right tool for the job, whatever. And Ibanez — nothing against them; they made some great stuff. I was there 13 years. But I'd always kind of thought, 'What if I would have just done Jackson off the bat anyway?' Because that was my baby, that was my guitar, but I just got talking to… I met the guys from B.C. Rich and they got some stuff to me and I was super impressed, and that was just kind of the way we went. 'Cause those guys were awesome. Opportunities come up. You're young and someone throws you some really well-made guitars, and you're, like, 'Dude, I'll take it.'" For more information and to find a dealer near you, visit www.jacksonguitars.com.

Vaccines made simple(r) — basics you need to know

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Wed Feb 07 09:12:20 PST 2018

We have all been there — it’s the day before preg check, you need to get your vaccine order in, and you just can’t seem to remember what you gave the girls last year. Was it the one in the turquoise box? The white box? It was the yellow box, that’s it! You put a […] Read more

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Celebrate a Healthy Cell Environment with AIM

by The AIM Companies @ Herbal Release – The BarleyLife Blog

Thu Mar 31 14:23:36 PDT 2016

AIM’s Mission and Promise to You  In April, we celebrate our planet and the diverse and abundant organisms (like us) that are living well thanks to the goodness and bounty of the natural world. So when selecting wholefood nutritional supplements, the first thing you want to do is to make sure that whatever you choose comes direct from nature and doesn’t contain harmful … Continue reading "Celebrate a Healthy Cell Environment with AIM"

ROB HALFORD Says 'There's Been A Lot Of Emotion' Following GLENN TIPTON's Announcement He Will Step Back From Touring

by @ BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Mon Feb 12 07:22:46 PST 2018

Rob Halford wants to make it clear to fans that Glenn Tipton is still a member of JUDAS PRIEST. The guitarist announced earlier today that he will be sitting out the band's touring activities as a result of his battle with Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed a decade ago. In an interview conducted several hours ago, the JUDAS PRIEST singer spoke to U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine about what Tipton's revelation means for the band. "There's been a lot of emotion today with the announcement, but we're very happy for Glenn, that he's been able to make a decision that's good for him and where he's at right now," Halford said. "Glenn's thing was that this was all about the band. It was the band, the band the band. And we said, 'No, it's about what's best for you,' and he said, 'No, I want what's best for the band.' Which just goes to show you where his heart is at." Tipton — who joined JUDAS PRIEST in 1974 prior to recording the band's debut album, "Rocka Rolla" — will be replaced on the road by Andy Sneap, who produced PRIEST's upcoming album, "Firepower", and who is an accomplished guitarist in his own right. "The most important thing is that Glenn is still in JUDAS PRIEST," Rob told Kerrang! "It's just that his role is going to be different. He can't tour, but it's going to be great for fans when he comes out every now and then to do 'Breaking The Law' or 'Living After Midnight'. The love that we've had already has been amazing, and I know when he walks onstage whenever we do that, it's going to be something special." "Firepower", the band's 18th album, will be released on March 9. The North American leg of the "Firepower" tour will kick off on March 13 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and will wrap on May 1 in San Antonio, Texas. Support on the trek will come from SAXON and BLACK STAR RIDERS.

Forget those dungeons and dragons games — you can now go farming

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Jan 19 14:50:31 PST 2018

Not everyone is cut out to be a farmer, but thanks to a new game, anyone with a smartphone can get a taste of what it means to feed the world. “There’s definitely a disconnect between consumers and what happens on the farm, and I think people are curious,” said Lindsey Verhaeghe, a corporate social responsibility […] Read more

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Horses and tapeworms

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Wed Oct 25 12:03:21 PDT 2017

The existence of tapeworms in horses has rarely been a topic of much concern as the significance of infestation to the health of the horse has for the most part been uncertain. Not only is it difficult to reproduce the complicated life cycle of the tapeworm under study conditions it is also unreliable to gather […] Read more

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Predator compensation benefits all of society

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 05 11:02:25 PST 2018

Ranchers play a key role in conservation by keeping their lands available to wildlife, and it’s important that they be compensated for those losses, says a new study “Our paper makes a case that there are benefits… if those ranchers who have depredation programs see some compensation for wildlife to be on their private lands,” […] Read more

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New Harmony Beef plant ramping up

by greg @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Thu Feb 08 13:20:16 PST 2018

Nearly a year after Harmony Beef slaughtered its first cow, the plant is now processing 360 head a day, says the company’s director of marketing. Canada is its primary market at present, and Costco is the packer’s largest customer, said Cam Daniels. It has also started selling to the U.S., made its first shipment to […] Read more

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Energy Drinks: Hit or Miss?

by The AIM Companies @ The BarleyLife Blog

Sun Jan 21 05:00:30 PST 2018

The marketplace is full of products that are advertised as energy drinks. The majority contain sizeable amounts of added caffeine. If you drink something that contains what is regarded as the most widely used drug on the planet, you’re bound to get a boost. And then there’s the added grams of sugar, which gives you … Continue reading "Energy Drinks: Hit or Miss?"

KFC Helps You Spread The Love With The Sensual Scent Of Fried Chicken Scratch ‘N’ Sniff Valentine’s Day Cards

by Gary @ Jewel 88.5 Toronto, Barrie, York Region

Tue Feb 13 02:17:45 PST 2018

This Valentine’s Day, KFC wants you to show your loved ones how much you care by giving them a fried chicken scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day card featuring its iconic founder, Colonel Harland Sanders.  Available in participating KFC U.S. restaurants beginning yesterday,…

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Woman tells Kentucky police she’s ‘Mother Mary’ after chase

by The Associated Press @ WKRN.com

Tue Feb 13 04:40:16 PST 2018

A woman who led police on a chase told arresting officers that she was Mother Mary en route to pick up Baby Jesus and had permission from Go…

The Best Day of My Life

by The AIM Companies @ Herbal Release – The BarleyLife Blog

Thu Sep 10 09:32:55 PDT 2015

By Lorraine Grove, AIM Group Builder from Camrose, Alberta My name is Lorraine S. Grove, and I have Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.). I was lying in bed fairly regular; the fatigue was really bad, no energy. My husband was doing all the cleaning, cooking, and laundry, and driving me wherever I wanted to go. I was too tired to do anything. … Continue reading "The Best Day of My Life"

Avoid recycled paradigms when it comes to soil

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Feb 19 10:32:36 PST 2015

How do plants grow? This might seem like a pretty simple and harmless question, but Jean Baptista Van Helmont was curious about this so he did a pretty basic experiment to find out. The downside to his experiment was that he was arrested for it! Here is what he did in his own words: “I […] Read more

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2018 Winter Olympics Facts

by Gary @ Gary Gamble – Jewel 88.5 Toronto, Barrie, York Region

Fri Feb 09 02:15:51 PST 2018

Here are facts about the 2018 Winter Olympics. The games last until February 25. The venues are remote, but high-tech trains will get fans from Seoul to Pyeongchang in under 60 minutes.  Hosting the 2018 Games has a $10 billion…

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The Twelve Reasons to Choose Carna4

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Wed Dec 17 18:53:02 PST 2014

AUTHENTIC: All the vitamins, minerals, enzymes & probiotics in Carna4 come naturally from our true food ingredients. Synthetic FREE all the way! LIGHTLY BAKED: Carna4 is NOT extruded like most pet foods. Our food is lightly baked at low temperatures…just enough to kill pathogens but preserve nutrition. REAL MEAT: Carna4 contains meats in their natural […]

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Horse owners warned to watch for equine infectious anemia

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Wed Feb 07 08:57:44 PST 2018

The province’s chief veterinarian is warning horse owners to be on the lookout for equine infectious anemia. A case was recently found in Newell County by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Dr. Keith Lehman said in a letter sent to vets across the province. “The disease affects horses and other members of the equine […] Read more

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer Credits 'Ambition' And 'Luck' For Band's Commercial Success

by @ BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Mon Feb 12 08:54:08 PST 2018

M. Shadows spoke to Wichita's 89.1 KMUW about the fact that AVENGED SEVENFOLD is one of only a few newer bands that are able to fill arenas in North America. "I think that there's a lot of ambition that goes into it but also a lot of luck," the singer said. "We were around in a time when we were able to hit the tail end of MTV and we were able to hit the tail end of record sales. That set us on our path to be one of those last bands that had that kind of push that a lot of bands nowadays aren't going to be able to get. I think there's definitely some luck involved." He continued: "This [current North American headlining] tour has surprised me the most because we're 18 years into our career and these are the best ticket sales we've ever had. Most of these shows are selling out and they're selling out quick, so I think it has to do with an accumulation of time and if you continually put on a good show and try to do the right moves and try to put out good records. After a while, there's less and less bands at these big shows so the fans, when you come to their city, it's an event. I think that's important, that you make it an event for them so that every time you come through they want to come out." AVENGED SEVENFOLD skipped this year's Grammy Awards in apparent protest of the way the organization treats the rock and heavy metal genres. The band received its first-ever Grammy nomination this year in the "Best Rock Song" category for the song "The Stage", the title track from its latest LP. AVENGED SEVENFOLD recently released a deluxe edition of "The Stage" and began a North American headlining tour on January 12 in Nashville with special guests BREAKING BENJAMIN and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE.

Ag industry urged to ‘do more’ about mental health issues

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 12 09:25:41 PST 2018

Sean Stanford thought he was going to die. It happened one week last winter, and started with a pain in his chest. A heart attack, he figured. A trip to the emergency room turned up nothing. There was nothing wrong with him. And then the pain started again, worse this time. Another trip to the […] Read more

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Need an opinion on cat food

by ValentinaParis @ Hedgehog Central � Hedgehog pet care & owner forum

Sun Feb 11 13:25:03 PST 2018

Hello everybody :) I'm about to get a hedgehog in March and I'm researching a lot of information in order to guarantee him/her the best life...

KFC Helps You Spread The Love With The Sensual Scent Of Fried Chicken Scratch ‘N’ Sniff Valentine’s Day Cards

by Gary @ Gary Gamble – Jewel 88.5 Toronto, Barrie, York Region

Tue Feb 13 02:17:45 PST 2018

This Valentine’s Day, KFC wants you to show your loved ones how much you care by giving them a fried chicken scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day card featuring its iconic founder, Colonel Harland Sanders.  Available in participating KFC U.S. restaurants beginning yesterday,…

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Get the latest performance data on canola varieties

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Tue Feb 06 11:05:59 PST 2018

Canola Performance Trials results for 2017 are now available in an online searchable database at the Canola Performance Trials website. Canola growers can use this online tool to finalize seed decisions for the coming growing season. The performance trials compare leading canola varieties in small-plot and field-scale trials. Results can be filtered by province, season […] Read more

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5 Tips To Meal Prep Like A Pro

by Mandy King, CNP, Holistic Nutritionist @ Genuine Health

Tue Jan 02 08:44:09 PST 2018

With the New Year in full swing, it’s the perfect time to implement some new, healthy habits. Rather than jump […]

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First EPDs for udder and teat conformation in the works

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Feb 12 08:52:12 PST 2018

That first feeding of colostrum invariably charts the course for a calf’s future success and profitability. Knowing that the dam’s udder and teat structure is important to a successful first feeding Kajal Devani, is aiming to improve the genetic selection for improved mammary conformation in Canadian Angus cattle. Devani, who is the Canadian Angus Association’s […] Read more

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