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It has been a tough winter for many cattle producers. The colder temperatures have lasted longer, and that has caused winter feed supplies to diminish rapidly. Some cattle producers are in the predicament of feed supplies running out and pastures not ready to be grazed. Or, they may also need to get the cattle spread out in a pasture to keep the calves healthier. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry explores some options for cattle producers.

Interview with Barry Yaremcio (2:40) (1.22 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann / felipe-hickmann-963853a6 is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.