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Reducing The Risk Of Ruminal Acidosis When Grazing Corn

 
On yesterday’s program, we heard from Dr. Bart Lardner from the Western Beef Development Centre on why some producers are adopting corn grazing. While there are benefits to grazing corn, he says cattle producers need to be cautious of ruminal acidosis. He adds recent work at the Western Beef Development Centre has looked at ways of reducing the risk.
 
Interview with Bart Lardner (1:55 minutes) (905 Kb)
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Episode 102: Calf Health Management Practices - What Does the Science Say?

Video: Episode 102: Calf Health Management Practices - What Does the Science Say?

Research studies don't always agree, and that doesn't mean that the research is flawed. It is often because context and study design matter. Systematic reviews help by combining all relevant research to identify consistent findings and help turn science into practical guidance. In this episode, we discuss a systematic receive on management practices linked to preweaning death loss in beef calves and insights from 12 veterinary experts on which practice offers the greatest benefit to cow-calf producers.