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Seeding Annual and Winter Annual Crops for Feed

Environmental stress from last summer and fall, higher than normal levels of winter kill, and a lack of moisture this spring have reduced the yield potential in many perennial forage stands. Localized feed shortages could be possible in many areas of the province. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre takes a look at hay yields and feed options for livestock producers to consider.

Interview with Barry Yaremcio (3:57 minutes) (1.80 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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How Swine Nutrition Can Revolutionize Biogas Production - Dr. Felipe Hickmann

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann / felipe-hickmann-963853a6 is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.