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Managing Potential Vitamin Deficiencies in Cattle

 
First off today we continue our interview with Barry Yaremcio, beef forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre on vitamin deficiencies in cattle. Yesterday we heard that a fire in a vitamin production facility in Germany has resulted in shortages of both vitamin A and E. Yaremcio talked about risk factors for vitamin deficiencies. Today he discusses environmental factors and how to manage the situation.
 

Interview with Barry Yaremcio (4:24 minutes) (2.01 Mb)

 

 

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Episode 72: Cracking the Code on Grazing Management

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Does grazing management feel overwhelming—full of acronyms and jargon like AUs, AUMs or AUEs that leave you scratching your head? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down what an Animal Unit (AU) is, how Animal Unit Months (AUMs) are calculated, and how to apply them to estimate forage requirements for different types of livestock. By understanding these, you'll be better equipped to match forage demand with supply and make more informed grazing decisions.
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