A synthetic pheromone that mimics the scent of a lactating mother cow is starting to show its value in cattle handing.
John Greig
Stories by John Greig
Pheromone product promises to keep cattle calmer
The product, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems
Pheromone product FerAppease, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems.
Dairy calf weaning may need different strategy
It has become critical for producers to take a step-down approach to weaning because today’s calves consume more milk
Glacier FarmMedia – Today’s dairy calves are fed about eight litres of milk per day, and some farms are feeding up to 12. That’s a long way from the four litres per day that was standard when Kathleen Shore of Grand Valley Fortifiers started her career. That greater amount of milk means calves need a […] Read more
Moving ag tech forward requires co-ordination
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada is an agriculture exporting superpower, but it should also be a leader in agriculture technology, says a new report. Created by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph and the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, the report recommends four strategies to drive increased […] Read more
Separate silage for more milk, cheaper ration
A dairy producer has been successful feeding the stover portion of corn silage to dry cows and the rest to the milking herd
Glacier FarmMedia – A dairy farmer is separating the coarser fibres in his corn silage to create different feeds for the milking and dry cow herd. He’s now selling the Fodd machine to other dairy farmers to reduce feed costs and improve the ration fed to milking cows. Greg Friendsbruh says feeding coarser fibres to […] Read more
Economics key to methane reduction
New technologies also need an on-farm benefit, and some winners are showing up that help efficiency and profitability
When researchers reached the end of their triels of 3-nitrooxypropanol, a feed additive that reduces methane emissions, they also expected to see an increase in feed efficiency in the cattle that consumed it. They didn’t. Without a feed efficiency improvement, the adoption route for 3-NOP, known by its commercial name Bovaer, became more challenging. “The […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Here are the highlights from this year’s events
Canadian Western Agribition 2024 brought livestock enthusiasts from across the Prairies and the country to Regina Nov. 25 to 30 to witness some of the top cattle in the world compete for prizes. The event usually has an impact of more than $115 million on the Saskatchewan economy. The event culminates with the beef Supreme […] Read more
Agribition action – photo essay
Rodeo action provided thrills, chills and spills at The Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last week. | John Greig photos You can find all our Agribition 2024 coverage here.
Agribition 2024: Ontario cow grand champion female in Shorthorn show
The top bull award in the Shorthorn show went to a Saskatchewan exhibitor
An Ontario cow was named the grand champion of the Shorthorn show at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition. Hill Haven Lilly’s Dream 7G was named grand champion, with her calf at side, a heifer, Hill Haven Lily’s Harmony 5M. Lilly’s Dream was exhibited by Hill Haven Farm of Stayner, Ont., with additional owners Little Cedar […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Feed-efficient Herefords a good choice, says judge
Cow-calf pairs claim top female spots at the National Hereford Show
Two cows with calves at their side were the grand and reserve champion females of Canadian Western Agribition’s National Hereford Show. Haroldson’s Marvel 7437 ET 39K, shown by River Valley Polled Herefords from Newburgh, Ont., was the grand champion and was exhibited with her male calf, RVP 0016 Maximus 200M, at her side. Marvel was […] Read more
