When Are Meat Animals Butchered in Saskatchewan?
On small Saskatchewan farms, butchering seasons are driven mostly by feed costs. Animals are cheapest to raise in summer, when they can graze on pasture.
October 1, 2025
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On small Saskatchewan farms, butchering seasons are driven mostly by feed costs. Animals are cheapest to raise in summer, when they can graze on pasture.
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