Source: Science Direct
Abstract
Interventions that aim to help farmers change on-farm practices recommend that advisors communicate effectively with farmers, work collaboratively to set goals and provide farmers with resources that are applicable to the farm context. We developed an intervention...
Source: Farm Management Canada and MNP
Financial literacy is a fundamental starting point for effective farm business management, helping producers understand the direct impact of their business decisions and the options and opportunities available going forward. Yet, research shows that...
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 how much of, an individual ingredient to include in a livestock ration. Such factors include:
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Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Water is often neglected when looking at the feeding and management of a dairy operation. It is, however, the most important nutrient we provide the cow and nothing will result in a more immediate...
It is not too late to finetune nitrogen rates for your corn fields!
Nitrogen rates are a moving target with many factors contributing to what the most economical rate for each field is. Nitrogen is mobile in the soil and...
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Government of Canada today released a list of prescribed drought regions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for the 2020 tax year.
The Livestock Tax...
Source: Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society
The Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society is excited to unveil its new Embryo Expansion Program in an effort to make high-quality Milking Shorthorn genetics available to interested producers across Canada.
In this program, Canadian dairy producers will...
Source: proAction
Two methods can be used for scoring lameness in dairy cattle: Gait Scoring or Stall Lameness Scoring. Please see the Quick Guide to Gait Scoring for a description of that protocol.
Stall Lameness Scoring
Use only with tie-stall systems where...
Virtual event themed 'Feeding the Future' features latest knowledge and research
Scientific advances, new opportunities and outstanding networking — these are just a few of the many reasons animal feed and nutrition professionals should attend the latest edition of Canada's foremost animal nutrition...
Source: Lactanet Canada
Advances in research and technology give us a deeper understanding of the complex biological processes and environmental factors behind the production of dairy products. We continue to develop genetic evaluations for traits that have the largest impact...
