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Off-Source Watering Systems for Livestock

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This information sheet looks at the benefits of using off-source watering systems for livestock, to protect both natural and constructed water sources from environmental damage and to address herd... More ≫

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This information sheet looks at the benefits of using off-source watering systems for livestock, to protect both natural and constructed water sources from environmental damage and to address herd health problems.

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Strategic vitamin A and E use for livestock during a shortage

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Vitamins A and E are important nutritional factors in livestock production. Producers need to be aware that changes in the availability of these essential vitamins can have an effect on their operation. More ≫

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Vitamins A and E are important nutritional factors in livestock production. Producers need to be aware that changes in the availability of these essential vitamins can have an effect on their operation.

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Using the animal unit month (AUM) effectively

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The concept of the animal unit month (AUM) is useful to help range and pasture managers calculate suitable stocking rates for pastures under a wide variety of conditions. This fact sheet defines... More ≫

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The concept of the animal unit month (AUM) is useful to help range and pasture managers calculate suitable stocking rates for pastures under a wide variety of conditions. This fact sheet defines the animal unit month and describes how to determine this number.

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Organic lamb

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Provides information to assist farmers who might be interested in pursuing the farming of organic lamb in the province.

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Nutrients for cattle

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This fact sheet outlines the nutrients that are basic to good cattle nutrition and how well Alberta feeds succeed in supplying these nutrients.

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Pricing meat products : an introduction

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This resource introduces strategies for profitably pricing meat products for direct-to-consumer sales. It outlines three essential steps: calculating all associated costs, identifying... More ≫

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This resource introduces strategies for profitably pricing meat products for direct-to-consumer sales. It outlines three essential steps: calculating all associated costs, identifying opportunities to add value through different meat cuts and quality, and understanding the impact of animal yields on profitability. The resource provides practical examples and calculations using beef and pork to demonstrate how producers can determine break-even points and achieve desired profit margins. It also details factors affecting dressing percentage and carcass cutting yield, helping producers optimize their pricing strategies for sustainable business success.

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Biological weed control in Alberta using triploid grass carp

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Heavy, dense stands of submerged aquatic vegetation are a major problem in many Alberta pond and dugout environments. Controlling this vegetation using the weed-eating grass carp may be one answer... More ≫

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Heavy, dense stands of submerged aquatic vegetation are a major problem in many Alberta pond and dugout environments. Controlling this vegetation using the weed-eating grass carp may be one answer to this problem.

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Equine information documents : EID

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The Equine Information Document (EID) is a document that records the drug use and medical history of an animal for six months prior to slaughter. Not all veterinary products and supplements used... More ≫

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The Equine Information Document (EID) is a document that records the drug use and medical history of an animal for six months prior to slaughter. Not all veterinary products and supplements used in the equine industry are approved for use in equines intended for slaughter. Some of these substances may contain residues that make equine products unfit for consumption. To help ensure consumer confidence in safe Canadian equine products, any equine entering the food chain must be accompanied by an EID.

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Fresh water aquaculture industry [2014]

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the marketing and production characteristics of freshwater aquaculture in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the marketing and production characteristics of freshwater aquaculture in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of all the key issues that will influence the success of an individual enterprise.

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Canola co-products for feeding pigs

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Canola cold-pressed, expeller-pressed or solvent extracted. What is the difference among these products, and why should it matter to pork producers? After more than 30 years, pork producers have... More ≫

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Canola cold-pressed, expeller-pressed or solvent extracted. What is the difference among these products, and why should it matter to pork producers? After more than 30 years, pork producers have become familiar with feeding conventional canola meal. But in recent years, new terms have emerged that refer to novel canola co-products for animal feeding. Producers may wonder what these terms mean and what the differences are among co-products. And for the bottom line, excellent buying opportunities exist when shopping for canola co-products to increase profit margins and reduce feed costs.

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