CTS 10-12: Agriculture: Animal Husbandry

Tips on becoming an egg farmer in Alberta from the Egg Farmers Association of Alberta.

Improvements reduce on-farm production costs and losses, maintain access to and effectiveness of veterinary products and improve consumer confidence in Canadian beef production.

Several articles about how a better understanding of how beef production practices can improve or impact the environment empowers producers to be optimal stewards of their land, demonstrate the environmental benefits of cattle production, and support science-based regulations.

Genetic and management improvements that allow feed to be used more efficiently reduces waste, improves the economic competitiveness of the entire beef industry, and contributes to environmental sustainability.

Improved grassland management, development of annual and perennial forage varieties, and improved yields and nutritional value contribute to the economic and environmental sustainability of Canada’s beef industry.

Improved reproductive performance and calf survival supports the profitability of the cow-calf sector. Advancements in animal health, feed utilization and forage and grassland productivity also contribute to reproductive and calving success.

These tools can help you make production decisions that suit a specific beef operation. For an optimum user experience, tools are best viewed on a tablet or personal computer.

Logan Dolen with the Alberta Elk Commission talks about what it is like to raise elk in Alberta and how he got into farming such a unique animal.

A fact sheet that provides a quick overview of the current level of goat production and demand in Canada as well as information about requirements for raising goats.

Shaun and Mallory of The Goat Patch talk about their journey to raising goats and their work with the Alberta Goat Association!

A comprehensive government guide to raising chickens including information on handling, equipment required, and disease prevention.

A collaborative project between the Alberta Lamb Producers and Alberta Goat Breeders Association has produced these three comprehensive modules on the topics of reproduction, nutrition, and health of sheep and goats in Alberta.

Deciding to become a commercial meat goat farmer takes a lot of thought and planning. This fact sheet will help answer some of your questions and guide you in the right direction to learn more.