Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Management objective: To maintain the breeding herd in good productive condition, as economically as possible.
Points to Remember
Both critical and non-critical feed periods must be considered when planning the winter feeding program.
The non-critical feed...
Source: VBP+
Introduction
Antimicrobials have been important tools in the control of infectious diseases since the 1950s. Their use in veterinary medicine has improved the health and welfare of animals. Antimicrobial use has also contributed to the production of meat, milk,...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Potassium (K) levels in some forages, e.g. cereals and legumes are on the rise. They are often over 2% and in some cases, over 3%. This has created difficulties in balancing rations for cattle. ...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title: Prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic technologies for targeted applications in food safety and ruminant productivity
Researchers: D. Wade Abbott, Ph.D. wade.abbott@agr.gc.ca D. Wade Abbott, Ph.D., Robert Forster, Ph.D., Trevor Alexander, Ph.D., Tim McAllister, Ph.D., and...
From the September 17, 2018 issue of Agri-News
A lack of moisture has curtailed pasture and hay production in many areas of Alberta this year. Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist at the Alberta Ag Info Centre, compares buying feed...
Source: University of Nebraska
Anytime drought occurs, times are difficult for livestock producers. However, avoid management practices that would lead to "panic", mass selling of livestock. Our comments for your consideration are as follows.
Calves could be early-weaned. Take the...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped significantly from their June highs, but unfavorable weather conditions have left the question of available supplies. Hay prices vary significantly...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
This Information was prepared at the end of July and since then prices of grains have changed. This article is for information only and that if you are interested in exploring any of...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
Dry weather during corn silking and pollination can significantly reduce grain yield expectations. Inadequate moisture can result in poor ear fill or even corn plants without any ear or grain. In...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
For beef producers, mycotoxins are often a hidden problem. They are invisible, colourless and odourless. They are difficult to detect and often cause significant damage before they are identified and managed.
The source of mycotoxins most relevant...
