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When to Cut Hay

This year’s haying season is causing concern with producers in many parts of the province, as they are noticing forage plants heading out and not growing as tall as they should. Karin Lindquist, forage and beef specialist at the Ag-Info Centre, takes a look at why producers should consider cutting hay sooner rather than later.

Interview with Karin Lindquist (4:09 minutes) (1.90 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Biosecurity essential to minimize PRRS risk on hog farms

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PRRS cost the U.S. swine industry an estimated $1.2 billion annually. What can managers and veterinarians do to minimize the risk in at a hog facility? Are there certain biosecurity protocols that help reduce the risk of this damaging virus infecting their herds? Joining us to provide management tips for the barn, feed mill and feed as we ramp up for possible PRRS infections this fall is Dr. Alex Hintz, a veterinarian with Novus.