Fast-rising adoption of Biotica across Canadian market mirrors worldwide MCFA trend
Rocketing out of the starting blocks in pursuit of rising opportunities for innovative livestock production solutions, new advances in animal feed and nutrition technology are ushering in a bold...
What is the recommended dose of fenbendazole for an individual animal, based on its weight? How much fenbendazole will it take to treat a specific number of animals? Which Safe-Guard® and Panacur® formulation is the most appropriate and cost‑effective option...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Do you know how much your cows are eating?
Science tells us that a 1300 lb. dry pregnant cow in good condition needs to eat about 27 lbs. of hay per day to maintain...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Proper nutrition during the winter months is crucial for all livestock, including beef cattle. It’s estimated that winter feed makes up more than half of the annual cost of keeping a beef cow. Here are...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
High protein forage can increase rates of gain, benefit soil
Editor’s note: The following is part 1 of a two-part series. Stay tuned for alfalfa grazing tips from cattle producers from across the country in part...
A sharp rise in attention to feed quality threats such as mycotoxins has put the Midwest U.S. and other key livestock production regions on guard. However new knowledge and innovations in grain management technology have emerged to help producers...
V-Max™ (Virginiamycin) medicated feed additive has received regulatory approval by the Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD), Health Canada for use in beef cattle. V-Max is approved for the reduction of incidence of liver abscesses in cattle fed in confinement, which...
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...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
The recent cold snap across the province has been a concern for humans and livestock. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, looks at ways to lessen the stress on cattle...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Ron Fleming - P. Eng.,Ridgetown College/University of Guelph; OMAFRA Staff
What Is Cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium (krip-toe-spor-id-ee-um) is a tiny parasite, a protozoa, which reproduces and causes disease in humans and animals. This parasite...
