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Forage? A Basic Definition
Feed that stimulate rumination due to their long particle size and their high content in fiber. Generally, forages are composed of the leaves and stems (stalk of plants. The bacterial population of the rumen allows the ruminant to digest forages.
What a Pasture Inventory Can Tell You
Published July 4, 2009, 10:15 am, AG Weekly
If you conduct a pasture inventory on a regular basis, you always have a good estimate of how much grazing is available on the farm. That’s particularly important to know if you’re facing drought or planning your winter grazing program.
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Published July 3, 2009, 8:58 am, Dairy Herd
A measure that would have granted producer-handlers -- those who own both cows and bottling plants -- exemption from the state of California's milk-pricing system was amended-down and defeated Wednesday.
Education Center
Published July 2, 2009, 11:16 am, CattleNetwork.com
Because condition at calving and breeding are so important, it may at first seem silly to begin worrying about cow body condition in the middle of summer. However, it must be remembered that there are few economical ways to increase body condition once winter has arrived.
Education Center
Published July 2, 2009, 9:16 am, CattleNetwork.com
This week’s gloomy world economic report pressured the Canadian dollar lower, but the benefit to fed cattle prices, and other commodities, was less than hoped for. Fed cattle bids started out softer Wednesday but ultimately settled $0.50-1.00/cwt higher.
FW Awards 2009: Meet the finalists FWi
Published July 2, 2009, 3:12 am, Farmers Weekly Interactive
Steve is senior partner in Hampshire Arable Systems , offering technical, cross-compliance and environmental arable advice on over 8000ha (20,000 acres) across six southern counties.
Cattle Feed: What Size Fits "Best"
Published July 1, 2009, 8:16 am, CattleNetwork.com
With high input costs, cattle producers continually refine and evaluate how resources are being allocated. Because feed cost make up the largest portion of annual cow costs, they look to attack feed cost to make their livestock enterprise competitive.
Study proves Peace Country flax is superior
Published July 1, 2009, 1:23 am, Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune
Local flax producers have leverage when it comes to marketing and selling their flax – its higher omega-3 content.[...]
Rose O'Dell King: 'Our cows are not stressed ... they are spoiled and happy'
Published June 30, 2009, 10:36 pm, The News-Press
Young rancher passionate about grass-fed beef
Greener Pastures For Dairies
Published June 30, 2009, 12:32 pm, CattleNetwork.com
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Letting dairy cows graze in fields rather than feeding them in centralized facilities might seem old-fashioned, yet for a growing number Missouri farmers it makes good economic sense.
Herd Manager - West Wales
Published June 30, 2009, 9:57 am, Farmers Weekly Interactive
This new contract vacancy provides an outstanding opportunity to take charge of 200 spring calving cows on a purpose built unit in West Wales. Facilities will include 24/48 Waikato parlour, covered collecting yard, handling facilities and feed area.
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