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Listen: Management forum assists ranchers in finding improvements to their operations

There are always ways to improve your livestock operation and the upcoming Ranch Management Forum in Kindersley, Sask. will examine some of those strategies.

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture regional livestock and feed extension specialist Alicia Sopatyk says the forum will include a discussion on extending the winter grazing season, forage fertility, emerging technologies, and a low-stress cattle handling demonstration.

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ChopTalk Episode 19: The science of feeding Iowa pigs

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Many of us feed our pets specialized diets to keep them healthy. Iowa pig farmers do the same. Episode 19 is all about the strides being made in pig nutrition to optimize pig health, meet consumer demands and enhance environmental sustainability. Dr. Trey Kellner, a swine nutritionist, Dr. Laura Greiner from Iowa State University, and farmer Gene Gourley dig into the science behind pig nutrition and what it means for animal health, meat quality and the environment.