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Flaxseed Meal In Swine Rations: Standardized Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility

Flaxseed meal contains 34% CP and also contains appreciable amounts of many of the essential amino acids. The SID coefficients for the essential amino acids range from 67 to 94%, which affeccts the overall protein quality of the product; however, the amounts of SID essential amino acids in FSM are very similar to those reported for canola meal (NRC, 1998). Flaxseed meal is characterized by a low lysine content (3.6% of CP) in comparison to other meal products and when compared to the requirements of the pig (5.3% of CP for pigs 25 to 50 kg), and will likely be the
limiting factor for the dietary inclusion of FSM into swine rations. This is also confounded by the fact that FSM has a low Lysine digestibility (74%). It will be critical to consider this low Lysine content and digestibility when formulating rations to ensure the requirements of the animals are met.

Flaxseed Meal in Swine Rations

Source : Prairie Swine Centre

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Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.