A review of transition cow nutrition and controlled energy diets

This article was originally published in 2021 in the Milk Producer Magazine produced by Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Written by Michelle Linington Providing proper care and nutrition to transition cows ensures a problem-free lactation and herd. The transition period occurs between late gestation and the onset of lactation. This is the time when there is [...]

Managing seeding rate to reduce the risk of sorghum species affecting other crops

This article was originally published in 2021 in the Milk Producer Magazine produced by Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Written by Christine O’Reilly Sorghum species—including forage sorghum, sudangrass and especially their hybrid sorghum-sudangrass—are gaining popularity in Ontario as forage crops. To increase palatability and digestibility in sorghum species, many producers have been increasing the seeding rates [...]

IMPROVING COLOSTRUM ABSORPTION IN CALVES

By Marlene Paibomesai Colostrum is important for passive immunity, neonate nutritional needs and calf development. Colostrum is a source of immune factors, fatty acids and protein that the calf needs early in life. Colostrum components are absorbed by the small intestine to effectively protect and provide nutrition to the neonate calf. Circulating IgG and other [...]

Happening Tonight! Beef Symposium 2024.

Don't miss out on these great speakers from the comfort of your own home. Join us for the second evening of Beef Symposium. Register here: https://www.ontariobeef.com/communications/news-media/beef-symposium/

SORGHUM: AN ALTERNATIVE TO CORN SILAGE FOR DAIRY COWS

By Mario Mongeon This article was originally published in 2021 in the Milk Producer Magazine produced by Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Corn is a widely grown crop across Ontario with around 300,000 acres of land devoted to growing corn silage for livestock feed in the province. Whole plant corn silage is widely used by dairy [...]

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Beef Symposium 2024 – Save the dates!

Calling all interested students! The OMAFRA Beef Team is hiring.

OMAFRA Summer Research Assistant – Beef Cattle Number of Positions: Two (2) Location: 1 position inLindsay or Guelph, 1 position in Walkerton or Guelph Contract Length:  6 - 18 weeks, starting May 1, 2024 (start date negotiable) Salary: $17.40/hour (Level 2), based on a 36.25-hour work week Job Description: Are you interested in beef cattle, [...]

Save the Date! Beef Day @ Guelph: Calving School Edition

Ontario Animal Health Network Survey on Digital Dermatitis

A new survey on presence of digital dermatitis in Ontario feedlots … Are you a feedlot producer in Ontario? Here’s your opportunity to provide input on a growing issue on Ontario Feedlots: digital dermatitis. This article outlines the intent of a new survey launched by the Ontario Animal Health Network exploring digital dermatitis on Ontario feedlots and includes the link to participate.