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Ontario Veterinary College's Blog – February 2016 Archive (1)

Best practices in farm animal husbandry important piece of student veterinarian experience

Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Dean Jeff Wichtel recently joined first and fourth year DVM students during hands-on health management training with small ruminants

Last week was a good week for me: I put on my coveralls and did some teaching. It’s less than five months since I left my position as a clinician at the Atlantic Veterinary College, yet it seems ages ago and I have been missing it.

I thoroughly enjoyed helping Dr. Paula Menzies, in OVC’s Population Medicine…

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

CFIA Extends Higher Zinc Limit for Piglet Feed During Review

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has decided to maintain the current interim zinc limit in starter piglet feeds while reviewing additional industry evidence, providing continued flexibility for Canadian pork producers

Corn, Soybeans and Hogs Face Growing Market Pressure

Grain and oilseed futures fell during mid-October 2026 as record-fast South American planting, and fund selling countered potential support from Chinese soybean purchases.

Tips for Maximizing Fertilizer ROI

Synagri's Pierre Page highlighted key yield factors, emphasizing efficient fertilizer placement, soil health, and water management to reduce nutrient loss and boost farm productivity.

Farm tractor struts its stuff on F1 track

A Valtra T236 reached 54 mph at the Red Bull Ring in Austria

Diploid Potato Breeding May Improve Yield and Storage

AAFC researchers have found that diploid potatoes offer improved genetics, high yields, and disease resistance, providing a resilient alternative for Canadian potato growers.

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