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Feeding cows in extreme cold weather

With much of the province in a deep freeze, it’s important to adjust feeding programs for livestock. Barry Yaremcio, beef forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre, explains.

Interview with Barry Yaremcio (3:46 minutes) (1.72 Mb)

For more information, call the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM, 310-3276.

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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