Researchers at Lakeland College have been tackling a wide range of agricultural challenges with support from leading organizations in the industry.
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Lakeland College tackling livestock health solutions
Biodegradable net wrap, neonatal supplements and lidocaine-infused castration bands among the products being tested
It may be a little early to consider lupins
The pulse offers natural resistance to root rot, but agronomic, yield and weed control options limit their potential
With their natural resistance to aphanomyces root rot, lupins may seem like a no-brainer pulse to plant. But hold on, says Robyne Davidson, a pulse specialist with Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta. Having worked with them since 2004, she says lupins are not ready for prime time and should only be seeded under special circumstances. […] Read more
Studies aim to improve heifer selection
Glacier FarmMedia – A research project underway at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) north of Brandon might help cattle operations across the Prairies take their replacement heifer game plan to the next level. MBFI is one of three western Canadian sites feeding data into a four-year study aimed at evaluating how various novel technologies […] Read more
Research looks for ways to assess heifer fertility
Project uses bolus technology to help identify the factors that producers could look for when acquiring replacements
A researcher wants to save cow-calf producers time and money by finding better ways for them to choose the best replacement heifers for their operations. “We want to know if we can assess something — some traits, some indicator — earlier in the season instead of having to wait until you turn them out with […] Read more
