Researchers are looking at substitutes to protect against pathogens as poultry producers around the world move away from the use of antibiotics. Why it matters: Pathogens and disease can reduce […] Read more
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Reducing poultry inflammation without antibiotics
There are many options, and they may need to be used together
Study shows heat stress challenges increasing in Ontario dairy cows
Data suggests Quebec cows have been less affected than those in Ontario
Ongoing research aimed at identifying genetic determinants for heat stress tolerance in Canadian cows has, as a side effect, turned up interesting comparisons between the long-term impact of rising average […] Read more
Looking for carbon sequestration answers
U.S. farmers could soon be paid for sequestering carbon, which could put Canadian farmers at another subsidy disadvantage
Canadian farmers are worried their American neighbours are on the cusp of getting yet another competitive advantage, this time over carbon management. Farmers in this country are not only paying […] Read more
Deciding which cover crops to use
There’s more known now about what cover crops work in what soils and for what end uses
Planting cover crops following winter wheat harvest is not a new concept for Ontario producers. The ability of cover crops to add organic matter to soil, sequester weeds and reduce […] Read more
Analysts see COVID-19 as unlikely to impact farmland values
Number of transactions could slow as prices continue increasing
As the global economic roller coaster trip continues, will the pandemic radically change Ontario’s farmland values? Probably not, say analysts, though fewer transactions are likely. Why it matters: COVID-19 will […] Read more
Opinion: Dare to be dull
Canada’s livestock sector can learn from pandemic
At a social gathering some years ago, a friend listened to the many crazy things going on in people’s lives and he stated that we should “dare to be dull”. […] Read more
How to identify low organic matter
Things to look for when walking and working in the field
Did your fields show a lot of crusting this planting season? Was there standing water where there shouldn’t be? These and other indicators, say provincial soil health experts, mean your […] Read more
Steel blades rejuvenate pastures chemical-free
Soil aeration machine can help farmers bring pastures back to life
Glacier FarmMedia – Some cattle producers treat grazing land like just so much dirt, assuming nature looks after management. The pasture responds accordingly. “People take grazing land and hay land […] Read more
Rumen development critical for young calf health
Supplements and management can help develop the rumen to allow nutrient transport
Keeping calves longer on milk helps ensure the rumen is developed well enough to absorb important nutrients. By the time ruminants are weaned, it’s imperative that rumen epithelia are functioning […] Read more
Neutrophil system plays big role in dry cow immunity
Extra bunk space is good buffer to reduce health risks and improve immune activity
It’s believed transition cows have suppressed immune systems, but Dr. Stephen LeBlanc of the University of Guelph says it’s not as simple as just blaming compromised immune systems for all […] Read more