Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Straw
Straw is a good alternative feed for beef cows when it is properly supplemented. See the beef section...
Tips To Select Corn Silage Hybrids Across Canada
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
When grown and harvested properly, corn silage can be an excellent source of energy and fibre for beef cattle....
Altosid® IGR, the Industry Standard for Horn Fly Control, Announces Lower Price To Protect...
Altosid® IGR, the industry-leading feed-through insect growth regulator for horn fly control, is now available at a price of 2 to 3 cents per animal,...
Backgrounding Feeder Cattle Nutrition
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
The primary objective of backgrounding is to ensure optimal growth and development of the muscle and frame of the calf, while...
Minerals for Beef Cattle
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...
CBS Yeast Bioactives strengthens health toolbox for livestock
Yeast Bioactives, VHP-approved liquid options and next generation MCFA among standouts
Innovative science is the foundation of a new category of feed technology that is...
Snow as a water source for wintering livestock
By Jenifer Heyden, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist
Using snow for water does not affect production, but it must be clean and there needs to...
Nutrient testing
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Greg Simpson - Swine Nutritionist/OMAFRA
Introduction
There are many factors that determine if, and...
Disbudding and dehorning
Source: Alberta Farm Animal Care
Horns of livestock, particularly, cattle, sheep, and goats are sometimes removed for safety and economic reasons (1). Producers routinely remove...
Custom grazing cattle
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Custom grazing is an arrangement in which one person provides the pasture, water and grazing management expertise for another person’s livestock....