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Measuring feed quality in the field

A new system allows for bale-by-bale feed value testing

By Michael Thomas August 12, 2015

In challenging economic times it is more important than ever to know the value of the alfalfa forage you are feeding your dairy or beef cattle. Whether you are blending alfalfa in a ration to maximize lactation, fertility and calf growth, or utilizing lesser-quality hay for dry cattle or replacements, you want to know that […] Read more

Frost and dry conditions have stressed pastures and forages in northwestern Saskatchewan. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Forages, Hay, Livestock, Pasture, Weather

Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

By Lisa Guenther July 2, 2015

Mother Nature has dealt a weak hand to many northwestern Saskatchewan livestock producers this year as frost, a cool spring and dry weather have hit pastures and hay stands. But there are still a few strategies for producers to make the best — and avoid the worst — of what the weather has left them. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Research

Will late-summer swath grazing maintain alfalfa?

By Reynold Bergen May 14, 2015

Background: Numerous studies have shown that maintaining 40 per cent alfalfa in a forage stand is the most economical way of improving soil fertility, forage yields and animal grazing performance. Unfortunately, alfalfa drops below the 40 per cent threshold level after several years of grazing. Alfalfa drops out of perennial pastures partly due to over-use […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Nutrition

Don’t procrastinate in planning next winter’s feed supply

Comparing the relative feed value of different cattle feeding options

By John McKinnon May 12, 2015

As winter slowly gives way and your thoughts turn to calving and seeding, it is understandable that next winter’s feed supply may not be first and foremost on your mind. However, depending on the nature of your operation (hay versus silage versus extensive winter grazing) you may or may not have the luxury of time […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features

Winterfat, a protein-rich forage for cattle

Well-adapted to the Prairies, this native shrub withstands extreme cold and severe drought

By Debbie Furber April 30, 2015

The native grassland shrub, Krascheninnikovia lanata, is known as winterfat for good reason. Its protein level holds steady around 14 per cent into fall and ranges from nine to 11 per cent throughout winter, with year-long digestibility running between 55 and 65 per cent. That’s more than enough protein to meet the seven per cent […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather

By Terryn Shiells April 14, 2015

CNS Canada — Forage crops in Western Canada are in a much better place this spring compared to a year ago, as spring’s early arrival will benefit crop development. The milder winter was also beneficial in preserving forage supplies, with feed stocks adequate to good in many regions, said Terry Kowalchuk, a provincial forage specialist […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Weather

Cheap grain could shore up any Man. forage shortages

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 28, 2014

CNS Canada — Excessive moisture in some parts of Manitoba over the past few months has led to localized forage shortages heading into the winter. However, ample feed grain supplies are expected to help supplement any lack of forages. Manitoba’s Interlake region was particularly hard hit by moisture in 2014. Water levels on both Lake […] Read more

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Measuring feed quality in the field

Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

Will late-summer swath grazing maintain alfalfa?

Don’t procrastinate in planning next winter’s feed supply

Winterfat, a protein-rich forage for cattle

Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather

Cheap grain could shore up any Man. forage shortages

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