Efficiently feeding beef cows round bales
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...
Managing sulfur in beef cattle feed and water
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Recognize the reported S content of distillers grains and the potential variability with it
Account for both diet and...
Feeding Potatoes to Cattle
Source: New Brunswick Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
At a time when recycling and waste reduction are foremost in so many people's minds, it is interesting...
Fact Sheet – Mycotoxins
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, L.L. Charmley and H.L. Trenholm, AgReTech
Introduction
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by a variety of moulds on several agricultural commodities...
The Cost Benefit Of Using Vaccines: BVD
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...
Guidelines on “The Prudent use of Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals”
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...
Canola As A Forage Crop
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
When cattle producers are faced with forage shortages they must explore atypical feed options. Surprisingly, canola can make nutritious...
Feeding Ruminants Frozen Feed
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Depending on the year and location, Ontario can be quite cold with variable precipitation across the province....
Exploring Opportunity Feeds
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Every November, the Ruminant Feed Industry Days provide learning opportunities for feed industry professionals. Jointly held...
Lead poisoning in cattle
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Lead is the most common cause of cattle poisoning in Alberta. Hundreds of animals in the province die each year...