Arab farmer in udder shock as billy goat produces milk Monday, November 3, 2014 A male goat from the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) has turned against nature itself and started producing milk. Shocked owner Nasser Al Alwi told U.A.E. newspaper The National that the goat he bought three years ago for breeding stock has grown functional udders. (Could he feed the kids he sires?)Al Alwi has not tried the milk himself. "We are waiting for the lab test results to make sure the milk is of good quality and fit for human consumption," he told The National.Veterinarians contacted by the newspaper were quick to say what we're all thinking: it's impossible for a male goat to produce milk. However, the same paper published a story in 2009 about a male goat which sprouted an udder and produced a half-litre of milk. The veterinarian contacted for that story said: "It's absolutely possible." BF Straw sculptures a hit in Perth A budding Canadian tea industry?
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online