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Sep 25, 2023

Including Kochia in Cattle Rations

Kochia (Kochia scoparia L.) is a salt tolerant annual weed that grows well in road sides, around sloughs, and in cropland. Reported...

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Sep 20, 2023

Forage Quality on Pasture and Manure

As forages mature, quality decreases. After tame grass plants head out, protein content decreases 1 to 1 ½ % per week and total...

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Sep 4, 2023

Grazing Stubble Fields

With forages in short supply and high priced; anything that can extend the grazing season and use of home-grown feeds reduces winter...

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Aug 16, 2023

Impact of Rain on Hay Quality

In some areas, the long dry spells have been replaced with showers every two to three days. Not enough time for hay or greenfeed to be...

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Aug 9, 2023

What to Consider When Cutting Two Stage Crops for Silage

Annual crop emergence this spring was spotty with some parts of the field not germinating until the June rains. For plants that did grow...

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Jul 26, 2023

Making Silage in a Dry Year

Plants grown under dry conditions have a different growth cycle compared to those plants grown when there is adequate moisture. The...

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Jun 29, 2023

Pastures Need Time to Recover and Grow

The last two years have been drier than normal. Many pastures were over grazed. Feed yards were empty this spring. As a result, many cows...

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Jun 14, 2023

Plan Now to Secure Winter Feed Supplies

In many areas, soil moisture was lacking this spring. With little or no rainfall this growing season, pastures and hay lands are under...

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May 17, 2023

Need For High Quality Early Season Pasture

Milk production peaks eight weeks after calving. Feed intake increases for the first twelve weeks. With limited feed intake, quality of...

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Apr 26, 2023

Grazing Dormant Stockpiled Forage

There are good reasons to turn animals onto carry over or stockpiled forage after the snow has melted. Moving cow calf pairs from a...

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Apr 5, 2023

Calf Illnesses: Prevention vs Treatment

There are many medications available to treat sick newborn calves. These products are used with the guidance of a veterinarian. A good...

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Mar 29, 2023

Changing Feeding Programs

Over the winter, adjustments will be made to rations. Declining feed inventories and changes in nutrient requirements from late pregnancy...

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Mar 6, 2023

Improving Cow Body Condition Between Calving and Breeding

With a cold December, it was difficult to maintain cow body weight which has resulted in some animals being thin at calving. In a...

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Jan 25, 2023

Blocks, Tubs or Pellet: What is the Best Option When Supplementing Protein

Sales of lick tubs, molasses blocks, and protein supplement continues to be strong. The question to consider is: what Is the appropriate...

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Nov 28, 2022

Warm or Cold, Adjust Feeding Programs According to the Weather

Earlier this fall, temperature dropped to -28 degrees Celsius (or colder). In some parts of the province, the temperature was up to 5...

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Oct 31, 2022

Cows Will Consume Fertilizer

Cattle are inquisitive creatures. If they encounter something unusual or different, they will investigate. Behaviors of smelling and...

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Oct 17, 2022

Including Kochia in Cattle Rations

Kochia (Kochia scoparia L.) is a salt tolerant annual weed that grows well in road sides, around sloughs, and in cropland. Reported...

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Oct 3, 2022

Concerns When Grazing Mouldy Standing Corn

With corn crops maturing early this year, the warm conditions and higher overnight humidity, makes the crop more susceptible to mould...

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Sep 28, 2022

Light Weight Calves Going into Winter

Calves that are 450 pounds or lighter going into winter may have more challenges than calves that are 650 pounds and heavier. To...

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Sep 14, 2022

Creep Feeding Calves in the Fall

Feed quality on pasture declines when forages mature and go dormant in the fall. Lower protein and higher fibre content reduces the...

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