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All of our resources related to livestock production are below, arranged alphabetically by sector. For links related to livestock, please visit our Links page.

 

Beef
FACT SHEET
On Farm Food Safety in the Beef Industry
Management Tips for Beef Producers during Drought and Feed Shortages
Making and Informed Decision on Creep Feeding
Body Condition Scoring

   

  Dairy
FACT SHEETS
Useful Pointers for Cows During Turnout
Soil Copper Additions for the Use of Copper Sulfate Footbaths - Too Much a Good Thing?
Pay Attention to NFC Level in Dairy Cow Diets to Prevent Laminities and Optimize Milk Protein
Monitoring Your Milk Urea N Could Save you Money
Mastitis: Reducing the Challenge to the Cow Environmental
Mastitis: Reduce Bedding Bacteria Account
BLOGS
Nova Scotia Dairy Blog
   

  Mink
FACT SHEETS
Mink Ranch Fencing
Integrated Fly Control on Mink Ranches

Biosecurity for Mink Ranches
   

  Poultry
FACT SHEETS
Use Water Analysis Reports to Enhance Water Quality
Treating Bacterial Problems in Water
Poultry Litter Management: Keeping Litter Dry
Light Source and Positioning for Poultry
Biosecurity for Small Poultry Flocks
Reducing Feed Costs with Whole Wheat
   

  Sheep
FACT SHEETS
Tips for the Sheep Breeding Season
Ram Breeding Soundness Examination
Condition Scoring
Breeding Ewe Lambs
   

  Swine
FACT SHEETS
Timing of Inseminations for Optimal Performance in a Swine Herd
Feed Intake: Trouble in Your Barn
Assessing Feed Intake in Hogs
   

    General
FACT SHEETS
Principles of Extending the Grazing Season
Looking Forward: Redefining Efficacy in Ruminant Farming
Better Economic Health through Diversity
Animal Nutrition in the Extended Grazing Season
     
     
   
   

 

 
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