Archive for April, 2010

AQHA Data Reveals Registration Trends

Apr 06, 2010 No Comments

The American Quarter Horse Journal, April 6, 2010 – In analyzing 30 years of American Quarter Horse Association registration data, AQHA discovered some trends that could help breeders and owners of American Quarter Horses make business decisions for the future. These trends, which are based on foal registration numbers – not all horses registered in [...]

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Spring Pasture Management

Apr 05, 2010 No Comments

With all the talk of drought in 2009 and concerns over feed shortages, it’s no surprise the alarm bells are sounding once again. With dry conditions last year and plants already impacted by over-grazing, pastures are expected to grow at a less than normal rate through the spring, especially if moisture conditions remain low. “We’re [...]

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2010 NCHA Super Stakes Sale Results

Apr 05, 2010 No Comments

Are you interested in how the prices from the 2010 NCHA Super Stakes Sale went? NCHA Super Stakes Sale Session 1 Held April 2, 2010 60 horses consigned $460,900 gross for a $7,682 average 35 sold (58%), $216,900 net, $6,197 average and $4,000 median Read more… NCHA Super Stakes Sale Session 2 Held April 2, [...]

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Farm Animal Care Takes Center Stage

Apr 05, 2010 No Comments

Livestock producers in Alberta and across Canada are part of a global evolution in farm animal care. It is emerging front and centre in everything from retail standards and world trade agreements to verified on-farm management approaches. The good news for Alberta’s livestock producers is they are helping lead progress to succeed in this environment. [...]

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Leaders in Farm Animal Care Honored

Apr 05, 2010 No Comments

As Alberta’s livestock industry entered a new chapter of progress in farm animal care, it paused to salute two champions of livestock care who have helped to drive the industry to where it is today. Susan Church and Pam Miller were recognized with Awards of Distinction at the Livestock Care Conference, March 26 in Red [...]

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Playday Events at QuarterFest

Apr 05, 2010 No Comments

Think you know “Simon Says?” How smooth is your horse’s gait? Are you and your equine partner fast on your feet — whether it’s two, four or a combined six? Are you ready to play and have fun? If so, you’ll want to participate in the line-up of playday games set to take place at [...]

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