By Jenifer Heyden M.Sc., PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, North Battleford Mineral requirements are based on the type, weight, age and performance rate of the animal. An animal’s diet or ration will determine the type of mineral mix needed to meet their requirements. It’s important to look at the mineral profiles of feeds, not… Continue reading Managing Winter Mineral Programs For Herd Health
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Finding Alternative Supplements in Fluctuating Markets
By Janelle Smith, AAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Tisdale Cold winter months may force many producers to purchase a supplemental protein and/or energy concentrate for their animals. Feed barley markets have been unusually high in recent months and are not expected to retreat much until the next crop. You may be wondering what alternatives… Continue reading Finding Alternative Supplements in Fluctuating Markets
Saskatchewan and Canadian Government Invest $7.5 Million in Livestock and Forage Research in Sask.
Recently, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $7.5 million in funding for livestock and forage-related research through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). More than $4.1 million in funding will go towards 24 livestock and forage-related research projects and nearly $3.5 million in operational funding for the… Continue reading Saskatchewan and Canadian Government Invest $7.5 Million in Livestock and Forage Research in Sask.
Prioritize Management When Grazing Corn
By Dwayne Summach, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Kindersley Grazing standing corn is an extensive winter feeding practice that works in western Canada. While discussions often focus on the input cost of growing a corn crop and which variety to use, the success of corn grazing is based on the dry matter produced. Managing… Continue reading Prioritize Management When Grazing Corn
Intercropping – A New Look at An Old Practice
By Sherri Roberts PAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Weyburn Intercropping is the practice of planting more than one crop in a field at the same time. This practice was first used in the western prairies in the 1980s. The majority of producers became frustrated with crop separation issues, as well as limited weed control options. With… Continue reading Intercropping – A New Look at An Old Practice
Vitamin Supplementation for Cattle
By Colby Elford, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw Vitamins are a very important part of beef cattle nutrition and are crucial for the animal to efficiently use other nutrients. Many metabolic processes are complex and are controlled by specific vitamins. Vitamins are classified as being either fat or water soluble. Vitamin A,… Continue reading Vitamin Supplementation for Cattle
Regenerative Practices: A New Approach for Sustainable Farming
By Dunling Wang, PhD, PAg, Provincial Specialist, Alternative Cropping Systems, Regina Regenerative agriculture was first introduced by the Rodale Institute – Pioneers of Organic Agriculture Research in the United States in 2014. Their goal was to enhance carbon sequestration and reverse the effects of climate change. In 2018, the Regenerative Organic Alliance created the regenerative… Continue reading Regenerative Practices: A New Approach for Sustainable Farming
Pest Scouting 101: Post-Seeding
By: Kaeley Kindrachuk, Tech Ag, Outlook Regional Office With seeding wrapping up in parts of the province, it’s time to start thinking about getting back into the field for a post-seeding scout. Fields should be monitored frequently throughout the growing season as conditions that favor different crop pests can change quickly. Seedlings are susceptible to… Continue reading Pest Scouting 101: Post-Seeding
Don’t Lose Animals to Bloat This Year!
By Terry Kowalchuk MSc. PAg, Provincial Specialist, Forage Crops Every year, some cattle are lost due to bloat from grazing alfalfa in pastures. These losses can be avoided through forage and livestock management and the use of feed additives. Forage/Feed Management Remember that AC Grazeland alfalfa, a reduced-bloat alfalfa, blends well with meadow bromegrass for… Continue reading Don’t Lose Animals to Bloat This Year!
Saskatchewan cow gives birth to live quadruplets
Source: Sharon Gerein, CBC News, March 29, 2019 Cow giving birth to quadruplets is a 1 in 700,000 possibility It seems that cows on the prairies are doing their best to set records. On Monday, an Alberta cow gave birth to a humongous heifer that tipped the scales at 94 kilograms. Not to be outdone, a… Continue reading Saskatchewan cow gives birth to live quadruplets