An overview of meat consumption in the U.S. from U of Illinois economists, by...
OFA brings the voice of agriculture to policymakers at Queen’s Park, By Peggy Brekveld,...
Use Of NSAIDs (Pain Killers) At Calving By Dr. Roy Lewis, DVM
U.S. is Still the Dominant Beef Export Market by: Kevin Grier
5 Ways to make your whole herd healthier by: Aleeya Laureola
Buy better By: Miranda Reiman
Take a Critical Look at Your Open Silage Today, By Renato J....
The Spread Risk During the last weeks of 2020 and the first of 2021,...
Colostrum for beef calves, By Jill Peine
OFA points to industry collaboration as the key to success in 2020 and beyond...
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Livestock feed is a significant use of both corn and soybeans. Forty percent of the domestic corn crop and over 60% of domestic soybean...
Queen’s Park certainly looked different for this year’s Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) virtual lobby day. Many OFA directors fed animals the morning of...
We, veterinarians, are using more and more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). One of the big areas to focus on is the pain associated with...
Statistics Canada recently released the December beef trade data. The data showed that Canada’s beef exports, not including offals, totaled about 379,000 tonnes for...
Having a healthy herd can benefit your operation in numerous ways. Investing in management practices that boost your herd's health can be the change...
People who have been at it for decades, the second or third generation in this idea that carcass quality matters, with a well-tested recipe...
By now, you’ve opened up your new crop silage. This is a good time to assess both the silage — and the management decisions...
The Spread Risk
During the last weeks of 2020 and the first of 2021, the Alberta-Texas fed cattle price spread went positive. That is, Alberta...
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The importance of colostrum for newborn calves is well-recognized. Colostrum, the first milk produced by the cow at calving,...
Working together and collaborating with other organizations during the pandemic has been vital in keeping the agri-food sector strong and addressing the ongoing issues...