KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE NUTRITION WEBINAR SERIES FOR THE WINTER-FEEDING SEASON

Oct 19, 2023

Whether dealing with the aftereffects of drought or flood, many beef cattle producers are dealing with the pressures of low feed quality and quantity this winter.

Last year, the BCRC held a three-part webinar series on nutrition management covering everything from feed testing to maximizing low-quality feeds. Following are highlights from the series that could be helpful heading into the winter-feeding season.

Nutrition Part I: No Longer a Mystery – Feed Testing to Improve Herd Health
Feed testing helps beef producers know what they are feeding and how to make the best use of what they have. The first webinar in the nutrition management series features Dr. Breeanna Kelln and Tara Mulhern Davidson, who discuss feed testing, its challenges and the opportunities it presents to cattle farmers.

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Video: What Causes Ear Necrosis in Pigs? - Alison Jeffery

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Alison Jeffery, a PhD candidate at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses emerging research on ear necrosis in pigs. She explains the role of Fusobacterium necrophorum, how ear biting may introduce bacteria into damaged tissue, and what researchers are learning about disease progression, welfare, prevention, and future management tools. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Ear necrosis is not only an infectious disease challenge, it is also a welfare issue shaped by behavior, tissue damage, and the farm environment."

Meet the guest: Alison Jeffery / alison-jeffery is a PhD candidate in Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on improving swine health and welfare by understanding and mitigating ear necrosis in pigs. Her background includes swine research, producer support, laboratory work, and studies in animal science and veterinary microbiology. Learn more from Alison Jeffery on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.