Developing an effective feeding program for gestating beef cows… Are your beef cows in late gestation on a feeding program that will set them up for success during lactation, for rebreeding, and beyond? In his article “Feeding the Beef Cow in Late Pregnancy”, OMAFRA Beef Cattle Specialist James Byrne outlines some important considerations for effectively feeding beef cows in late gestation and the lasting impact of feeding decisions made during this time.
Does length of prepartum energy supplementation impact colostrum quality and quantity?
Exploring the effects of over-supplementation on colostrum quality…‘Tis the season to discuss the value of colostrum to newborn calves and the factors impacting colostrum quality and quantity. Madi Lewis and a team of University of Guelph researchers have investigated how over-supplementing energy in the ration of late gestation cows affects colostrum production and performance of the calf and dam. Find out what this research uncovered and what it means.
Canadian Cow-Calf Survey
Have your say! … There are a number of current and upcoming opportunities for Ontario beef producers to provide input as part of provincial and national surveys. Have your say in these important initiatives. It’s an opportunity for you to benchmark your practices against those of other producers. It’s also important to have Ontario representation in these datasets to inform outreach activities, policy initiatives and further research. Learn more about how you can contribute to the Benchmark Study of the Canadian Feedlot Industry, the OAHN Survey on Digital Dermatitis, and the BCRC National Cow-Calf Survey.
Ontario Animal Health Network Survey on Digital Dermatitis
Have your say! … There are a number of current and upcoming opportunities for Ontario beef producers to provide input as part of provincial and national surveys. Have your say in these important initiatives. It’s an opportunity for you to benchmark your practices against those of other producers. It’s also important to have Ontario representation in these datasets to inform outreach activities, policy initiatives and further research. Learn more about how you can contribute to the Benchmark Study of the Canadian Feedlot Industry, the OAHN Survey on Digital Dermatitis, and the BCRC National Cow-Calf Survey.
Coming Soon: The Canadian Feedlot Benchmark Study
Have your say! … There are a number of current and upcoming opportunities for Ontario beef producers to provide input as part of provincial and national surveys. Have your say in these important initiatives. It’s an opportunity for you to benchmark your practices against those of other producers. It’s also important to have Ontario representation in these datasets to inform outreach activities, policy initiatives and further research. Learn more about how you can contribute to the Benchmark Study of the Canadian Feedlot Industry, the OAHN Survey on Digital Dermatitis, and the BCRC National Cow-Calf Survey.
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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Exploring Research Related to Employee Engagement
By Marlene Paibomesai Originally published in 2021 in the Milk Producer Magazine (Dairy Farmers of Ontario Production) Employee engagement is an area of interest on many farms across Canada. With increasing dairy herd sizes, there is a need for additional labour from non-family members to operate the modern dairy. There’s also a need for employees [...]
Industry Insights: Elevate Your Expertise at Upcoming February 2024 Dairy Producer Events
February promises to be a month of dairy innovation and learning as we present three outstanding events. Join us at the Eastern Ontario Dairy Days on February 13th and 14th, where keynote speaker Dr. Marina vonKeyserlingk leads discussions on sustainable dairy practices, followed by the South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium on February 22nd, headlined by [...]
Dairy and Beef Cattle Production 