Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Lameness in Cows Research

There is research going on in the province - looking at how to better manage lameness in cattle. Take a look at this video produced by students to see the latest information being found...


http://www.eHarvest.com/default.aspx?vid=vid_182010153928843

Views: 129

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Richard Hamilton on January 21, 2010 at 6:54am
The First North American Conference on Precision Dairy Management mentioned in the video has a website where you can get more information on the event: www.precisiondairy2010.com
Permalink Reply by rein minnema on January 23, 2010 at 5:50pm
I was a dairy for fifteen years and operated loosehousing for over ten yearsbefore I came here in 1978.
Lameness;
Genetics
Balanced feeding programs that start @ a young age.
Housing which includes flooring and bedding.
well managed and timely hoof timing

▶ Reply to Discussion

RSS

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Beef Sector Response to Federal Party Participation at Bill C-282 Rally

The cross-party display of support for Bill C-282 (An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)) that took place at a rally on Parliament Hill yesterday left many sectors, including the beef and cattle sector, both surprised and disappointed.

Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in British Columbia starting in October

Starting soon, British Columbia farmers in the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.

Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in Southern Alberta starting in October

Starting soon, Southern Alberta farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.

24-13 - Securing Ontario Conservation Land for Rental to Beef Farmers

A pillar of BFO’s strategic plan focuses on growing Ontario’s beef sector by promoting pasture development through the expansion and improvement of existing community pastures, the creation of new community pastures and by working with conservation authorities and different non-governmental organizations like land trusts and other organizations.

Government of Canada invests $535,000 to modernize and expand Muskoka North Good Food Co-op

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $535,000 to help Muskoka North Good Food Co-op purchase new equipment and expand to meet demand.

© 2024   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service