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Acute nitrate toxicity occurs when animals consume high-nitrate forages for a short period of time. Nitrate is converted to nitrite by rumen microbes as an intermediate step in converting the nitrate to microbial protein. Ruminant animals are specifically at risk, as they bring up the feed bolus for chewing and inhale the nitrite.
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 266 entries from 16 states and presented awards to the top five finishers in eight divisions during the virtual Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) continues to push the federal government for a specific payment schedule and related amounts for the balance of compensation owed for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and announce a clear timeline and level of compensation for its promise on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Leaders are in the spotlight. A great deal is demanded, especially right now in this time of ambiguity and unprecedented change. The rules are changing in many ways.
Housekeeping is a basic foundation for a safe workplace. Poor housekeeping often contributes to workplace injuries. Housekeeping is much more than just sweeping up or taking out the trash.
Starting each with their own herd, Diane Jarrell-Ray and Roger Ray began Hollylane Jerseys in Corbyville, Ontario, in 1984. Their first herd was composed of Jerseys and Holsteins, and they concentrated on showing both breeds.
As producers are looking to make improvements on their operations, cow cooling strategies have quickly become the main topic of discussion on most of my farm visits these days.
