University of Manitoba on-farm study: flowering habitats for pollinators and natural enemies of pests
Source: Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives
Pollinators and natural enemies of pests may improve the health of agroecosystems. Have you considered practices to enhance them...
Use of electric prods on cattle
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: C. Richardson and N. Noecker
Electric prods are commonly used to move cattle into and through...
Investigation of alternatives to ionophores/antibiotic management strategies in finishing cattle
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
Finishing beef cattle are commonly fed ionophores (monensin, lasalocid) to control and prevent coccidiosis and ruminal acidosis by altering...
Managing heat stress in feedlot cattle
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Quick facts
Temperatures above 80F and 90F put cattle at moderate and high risk, respectively.
Heavy, dark-hided or poor immune...
Replacing water with clean snow for ewes and beef cows
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: C. Wand – Beef, Sheep and Goat Nutritionist/OMAFRA; C. Richardson – Animal Care...
Water quality research first project in state-of-the-art metabolism barn and labs
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Lana Haight
The first scientific study in the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Metabolism Barn at the Livestock and Forage Centre...
Determining the minimum fibre requirement for feedlot cattle
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title: Determining the minimum fibre requirement for feedlot cattle and improving the empirical prediction of ruminal pH
Researchers: Greg Penner...
New drug protocol may reduce pain during castration
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Amanda Loeffen
A Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) researcher and his team are looking into new options for pain...
Improved forage oats
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
Project No.: 0009-027
Research Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Lead Researcher: Bruce Coulman
Background:
Barley and oats are important annual forage crops used in western Canada...
Efficacy of Micro-Aid® on Ruminal Methane Production
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Widespread concern over global warming has spurred an emerging need to mitigate the release of “Cow Flatulence” which is lost as methane...