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Taking Feed Samples From Bales

Sep 28, 2017

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Yesterday, we heard from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry beef extension specialist Andrea Hanson about how doing feed tests now will allow producers to both develop a winter feeding strategy and to avoid extra costs. Today, Andrea tells us about taking samples from bales, and previews some upcoming workshops.

Interview with Andrea Hanson (2:40 minutes) (1.22 Mb)

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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