Behnam Abbasian, founder at BioFerScience

VIDEO: Tool to manage ketosis wins Ontario company farm show innovation award

BioFerScience encapsulates powdered propylene glycol for easier treatment of cows

Giving cows a propylene drench to treat ketosis can be challenging and physically demanding for humans and risky for the animals. BioFerScience, a London, Ont., company, has created an alternative that is easier and safer to apply. Why it Matters: Ketosis is a major issue in dairy cows as they build to their highest milk […] Read more

Nutritionist Courtney Vriens, right, talks about the importance of breaking down large fibre forage for sheep TMR mixing. Also shown is Jerry Oude Egberink, Ontario territory sales manager for Jaylor.

What’s happening at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?

Despite the rainy start, there was plenty to see during the first day of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), which runs from Sept. 12-14 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. More livestock demonstrations John Greig, Farmtario’s senior editor, says there’s a larger section at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show for alternative livestock – sheep, goats and pastured chickens. […] Read more

Innovations Program winners announced

Innovations Program winners announced

Winners of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Innovations Program were announced last night in Woodstock. The innovation program was presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC), with support from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). This program is a reflection of the exciting growth that […] Read more