Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Jose Perez-Casal
For 10,000 years, the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides has infected goats, cows and other livestock, annihilating entire herds in days.
In sub-Saharan Africa, the disease, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia CBPP or “lung plague,” is still difficult...
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...
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: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Corn grazing is becoming more popular across Canada because producers can grow more biomass on less land. If you are planning on grazing corn this winter, here are 5 tips to help you make the...
Source: Kemin Industries news release
Kemin Industries, a global leader in developing feed ingredients for animal nutrition and health, today announced the approval for use of chromium propionate in beef and broiler diets in Canada, effective immediately. The Canadian Food...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Legumes can be a valuable part of a cattle feeding program. In fact, legumes can actually improve animal performance by encouraging intake, by providing greater feed efficiency and by fostering a better use of forage...
Source: BioZyme news release
The two most vital nutrients in a cow's diet are energy and protein. Energy plays a very key role in the reproductive and lactation process, calf growth, weaning and overall performance. However, without the proper amount...
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: Government of Saskatchewan
Body condition scoring is a management tool designed to assess body reserves or fat accumulation of an animal. It is a great method for critically examining the nutritional status of your herd. Body condition scoring is...
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...
