This article originally appeared in the June 2019 Milk Producer magazine and was authored by Dr. Cynthia Miltenburg. Researchers evaluated the economic benefits of the following best management practices. Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is a cattle retrovirus that infects lymphocytes, a white blood cell important in immune function. This virus is capable of inserting its [...]
Month: March 2021
Your pasture mix matters when planning spring grazing-Virtual Beef April 2018
Learn about the benefits of different pasture mixes for grazing beef cattle
CAP Special Provisions and Farmer Mental Health Resources
Owning a farm is much more than a business; it is a way of life. As with most businesses, there are some very stressful times that can weigh you down. During busy seasons or critical production periods, it is normal to be faced with time constraints and pressures and facing major financial issues can multiply [...]
It’s All About the Milk: Calf feeding practices and potential for developing antimicrobial resistance
This article originally appeared in the Milk Producer magazine of March 2018 and was authored by Ann Godkin. There may be a perception among producers antibiotic resistance is not as big an issue for dairy production as it is for other livestock commodities, but there is at least one situation where some farmers should evaluate current practices and [...]
Preparing your Bull for the Breeding Season-Virtual Beef April 2019
Learn how to best prepare bulls for breeding season.
Webinar: Interested in learning about feeding and growing Switchgrass?
Join us on March 11th and 18th, 2021 for a webinar on using switchgrass on dairy farms. Switchgrass is a warm-season grass that is grown in Ontario and has numerous environmental and economic advantages. Switchgrass can be utilized for both bedding and feeding on dairy operations. This webinar series is focused on growing and utilization [...]
Naturally Hornless Dairy Cattle: Are polled genetics the future of dehorning?
This article originally appeared in the Milk Producer magazine of March 2019 and was authored by Marlene Paibomesai. Dehorning and disbudding of animals is a controversial topic for the industry and consumers; could polled genetics be the answer? Polled cattle have an absence of horns, accomplished by either actively dehorning or disbudding, or breeding for [...]
Dairy and Beef Cattle Production 