The federal government is investing $5,733,852 million in funding to advance soybean, corn and oat research and promote diverse crop rotations across Canada.
Feds invest in research to promote more diverse crop rotations
Year-round mineral supplementation could improve beef cattle performance
University study shows increased reproductive performance
Producers could optimize lifelong beef cattle health and performance by supplementing with organic trace mineral supplements, including in utero. Mark Gerber, Zinpro technical sales specialist and master farrier, explained the importance of nutrition and mineral supplementation to attendees at Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week Beef Day earlier this year. “When we talk about cow-calf nutrition, we […] Read more
Ontario court strikes down portions of ‘ag-gag’ anti-trespass law
Decision a "decisive victory," animal rights proponents say
Some sections of Ontario’s so-called ag gag law have been struck down by the province’s Superior Court. The court ruled April 2 that certain provisions within the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act 2020 violate the right of freedom of expression under the Charter of Rights, declaring them to have no force or effect.
Measuring feedlots for better management
New tech tools and software are bringing data to the forefront of feedlot management
Glacier FarmMedia – Technology is gaining traction in the beef sector and feedlot operators are turning data into physical and economic gains. More Ontario feedlot operators are ditching pen and paper in favour of apps, programs and barn tech accessories to track cattle movement and improve management efficiencies. Why it matters: Tech support and data […] Read more
Is the veterinarian shortage real or regional?
Mentoring and partnering with farm animal practices can increase vet student confidence
There was a time when a veterinary help-wanted ad, even for a large-animal practice, would receive a healthy number of applications. Not anymore. A perceived global shortage of veterinarians is creating an urban-rural, companion-large animal bidding war for salary, incentives and work-life balance to attract applicants. Why it matters: Rural and large animal practices are […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
