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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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Season 6, Episode 5: Filtration Strategies for Barn Biosecurity

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How do pressure barn systems work, and is negative or positive pressure the right choice? In this episode, Dr. Brett Ramirez, associate professor at Iowa State University, breaks down the essentials of barn filtration and its role in biosecurity. He shares how the industry has evolved, practical ways barns can be modified to improve filtration without sacrificing efficiency and tips for troubleshooting common challenges. Dr. Ramirez also emphasizes the importance of building the right team when approaching filtration projects.