Learn about genetic expression in beef and how it can influence consumers purchase decisions.
Month: October 2020
Automated Milking Systems: Using data from automated milking systems for cow selection
This article first appeared in the April 2019 Milk Producer Magazine and was originally authored by Barry Potter Automated milking systems (AMS) can be used to collect data on cows milked in a robotic system and the information collected can assist the farming operation. Some of the data collected reflects the amount of time it [...]
Improving Efficiencies in a Feedlot Feeding Program-Virtual Beef August 2020
Learn how to improve the efficiency of a beef cattle feeding program.
Nitrates in Silage-Virtual Beef November 2019
This article originally appeared in the Novemeber 2019 Virtual Beef Newsletter , Volume 16, Issue 61. Written by: Christine O'Reilly - Forage and Grazier Specialist, OMAFRA Fast-growing crops can accumulate nitrates under dry weather conditions. This is most common in corn, but sorghums, sudangrass, millets, cereals, and Italian ryegrass can all accumulate high levels of [...]
Inflammation and Reproductive Success in Dairy Cows
This article originally appeared in the Milk Producer magazine of January 2018 and was authored by Marlene Paibomesai Early embryonic loss and inflammation could be impacting your herd’s reproductive efficiency. Reproduction is the number one reason cows are culled from the herd. According to CanWest DHI’s Ontario progress report, producers reported 30 per cent of [...]
Getting Cows Bred in a Fixed Time Program-Virtual Beef August 2020
Learn about the benefits of using hormone therapy to synchronize beef cattle breeding.
Feed Efficiency in Feedlot Production-Virtual Beef February 2018
Learn how to improve feedlot production and save money by increasing the efficiency of livestock feed.
Managing Digital Dermatitis in Beef Cattle-Virtual Beef June 2020
Learn how to diagnose, prevent and manage digital dermatitis in beef cattle.
Effect of Weight at Turn-Out to Pasture on Average Daily Gain-Virtual Beef June 2020
Learn how to optimize performance and profitability of cattle through maintenance of pastures.
Dairy and Beef Cattle Production 