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October 1, 2005
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The basis of farm direct marketing is the trust relationship that develops between producers and consumers. Successful farm direct marketing depends on providing quality products in a clean and...
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January 1, 2005
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It's up to you to keep your landscape healthy. Environmental issues are becoming paramount in how you manage your operation. By understanding how your operation fits into the bigger environmental...
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June 1, 2004
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Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Alberta Cow/Calf Producers was developed to inform and educate producers on beneficial management practices (BMPs) that can enhance soil,...
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January 10, 2004
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Swath grazing is a management practice that can be used to extend the grazing season and to reduce feed, labor and manure handling costs for cattle producers in western Canada. The practice may...
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January 10, 2004
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This fact sheet can both guide producers through a feed test and help them understand the results. With a feed test in front of you, look at the following rules and compare them to the feed test....
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Views: 368
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May 1, 2003
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Recognizing and managing the fall body condition of beef cows can add value to any operation. Winter feed costs can vary significantly depending on the body condition of the cows in the fall. Cows...
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May 1, 2003
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This publication provides information on the causes, control and treatment of bloat in cattle and is intended for livestock producers, veterinarians, and agrologists. The authors have observed...
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January 6, 2003
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Mycotoxins are the metabolic by-products of fungi. They can cause serious health problems in cattle and other animals, including reduced weight gain, capillary fragility, reduced fertility,...
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Views: 299
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January 1, 2003
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Producers need options for wintering their cattle herds when fibre is in short supply. Feeding cows limited dry matter intake (DMI) rations may be one answer for Alberta.s beef cattle herd. U.S...
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April 1, 2002
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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a custom grazing enterprise beef cattle. The information was generated by a group of beef producers who arrived at...