Learn what makes fibre so effective at promoting gut health for beef cattle
Month: February 2021
Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
This article originally appeared in the Milk Producer magazine of May 2018 and was authored by Tom Wright. Studies show mild heat stress should be managed early to ensure maximum cow comfort Heat stress changes the proportion of time cows spend on behavioural activities, such as feeding, standing and lying. The best known response to heat stress [...]
Timing Spring Turn-out-Virtual Beef April 2019
Learn how to effectively time spring turn out of pastures in order to reduce damage and improve availability of resources.
Cows will change their behaviours even with moderate lameness
This article appeared in the May 2019 Milk Producer magazine and was originally authored by Tom Wright, a Dairy Specialist with OMAFRA. Dairy cows commonly experience lameness on dairy farms and this compromises animal welfare for the cow and causes significant financial losses for producers. Early detection of lameness allows producers to identify and treat problems sooner, which can [...]
Dairy and Beef Cattle Production 