Caution recommended when changing forage diets in cattle
Don’t wait too long to make the decision as feed quality is declining daily
Tips and considerations for putting up atypical sources of livestock feed
It can work as an emergency source, but some risks need to be managed
Hot weather can promote blooms which can produce harmful toxins
The younger animals are susceptible as the ‘passive immunity’ from their mother’s colostrum begins to fade
Recent precipitation might help, but the region remains in a dry cycle so far this season
Weed seeds pass unharmed through the digestive tracts of animals such as cattle and sheep
A new extension publication addresses questions about rye as a cover crop
Pastures stressed by drought or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in spring
With roots going back to 1925, each weekly issue of the Manitoba Co-operator contains production, marketing and policy news selected for relevance to crops and livestock producers in Manitoba.
