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
Avoid feeding high nitrate feeds to sick, hungry, pregnant or lactating animals. These animals have a lower tolerance level to the nitrate then compared to healthy cattle. Make sure all animals have access...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
The first problem producers usually face in a dry year is lack of pasture. If there is some grass, grazing time can be extended by feeding grain and hay or straw in the pasture. Feeding five...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Vaccination is a proven tool for disease prevention. Vaccination recommendations vary by region and by farm as the environment, production, and management practices can increase or decrease the amount of risk cattle are exposed to. Disease...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Animals with health issues need special care and treatment, and feeding them the right materials can be the key to bringing them back to health.
Ration changes
Animals need time to adapt to changes in feed. Ruminants especially...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title:
Biology of animal disease vectors – ticks and biting flies
Researchers:
Timothy J. Lysyk, Ph.D. lysykt@agr.gc.ca
Background:
Bluetongue is a viral disease of ruminants. Cattle do not usually become sick but the disease can be fatal to sheep. Bluetongue...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Oat hulls are often used as a fibre source in cattle diets. They generally contain 2 - 4% crude protein, 40-50% ADF and 80-90% NDF. Recent work at the University of Saskatchewan has...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Before introducing animals to a new pasture, check for evidence of discarded or abandoned batteries.
“Discarded batteries that have gone through several freeze-thaw cycles and no longer have intact cases are the most dangerous,” says Dr....
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Beef and dairy farmers around the world are looking for ways to reduce methane emissions from their herds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – a global priority. To help meet this goal, researchers from Canada...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Minerals are essential for proper bodily functions. Problems may arise when the feeds do not supply enough to meet the animal's requirements. This may occur because the feed is low in minerals, the...
