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Once a case of grass tetany presents itself, you will often have multiple cases quickly appear.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Magnesium key to prevent grass tetany

Animal Health: Chances are that if one animal goes down, others are soon to follow

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Over the last few years several herds in our area have been affected with grass tetany. These herds will often have multiples cases in short order. Once clinical signs occur and cattle go down chances of recovery are very poor so treatment-wise they are a true emergency. Early in the course of the disease treatment […] Read more
With 1.3 million acres of soybeans in Manitoba it has not only become an important cash crop, but it can also be processed as an excellent protein source helping dairy cattle produce more milk.
Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle

The Dairy Corner: Soybeans have excellent fit in dairy diets

Sometimes more expensive, but they can put more milk in the tank

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I am fortunate to travel across wide stretches of Manitoba and have observed the explosive growth of soybean acres over the last decade. From 2005, only about 100,000 acres were planted and this acreage has steadily increased to about 1.3 million acres, today. Recently, I asked many dairy/soybean producers, why they grew this crop. Most […] Read more
Money to be made in creep feeding calves
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Money to be made in creep feeding calves

At least pencil it out for your farm — you could be leaving $85 per head on the table

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As a beef nutritionist, I have advocated creep feeding spring calves for years. That’s because as feeder cattle prices have steadily risen, there was a real profit due to creep feeding as well as some decent side-benefits. I haven’t changed my position for 2015 and advise each cow-calf operator to calculate their own situation and […] Read more
These sensors are part of the Harvest Tec system for measuring feed quality of hay as it is baled in the field.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Measuring cattle feed quality in the field

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

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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
cattle on a pasture unable to rise
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Dealing with downer cattle, not simple or easy

Animal Health: There are many reasons a seemingly healthy cow can go down, 
and quite often no easy procedure to get her back up

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Farmers and veterinarians since the beginning of time have pondered over the proverbial downer cow. Typically, a downer cow surprises the farmer. It is often a perfectly healthy animal with no presenting history suddenly found down and unable to rise. Because cattle, especially mature ones, are such heavy beasts, complications can ensue after being down […] Read more
dried distiller grains
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Sulphur in some DDGs can poison cattle

Don’t avoid DDGs but make sure overall feed sulphur is within tolerance levels. 
High sulphur can lead to brain disorder and even death in some cattle — have feed tested

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Dried distillers’ grains or DDGs can be purchased from a broker for about $200 per tonne. This attractive price makes it a good feed replacement for a variety of high energy and protein supplements for growing and overwintering beef cattle. However, be aware that incoming loads of DDGs often contain high amounts of sulphur that […] Read more

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