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Deadstock Disposal And Composting Workshop

We all know that dead livestock happens, but what are some of the options for disposal of deadstock. Jeff Bectell, coordinator of the Carnivores and Communities Program, Waterton Biosphere Reserve, says there are options.

Interview with Jeff Bectell (3:05 minutes) (1.41 Mb)

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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Special Considerations for Grazing Dairy Cows

Video: Special Considerations for Grazing Dairy Cows

Presented by Christine O'Reilly

Many Canadian grazing recommendations were developed using beef cattle in the prairies. While we have adapted these the forage species and climate in Ontario, other livestock have different needs. Maintaining milk components can be difficult on a predominantly pasture diet for lactating cows.

The purpose of the Profitable Pasture conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management.