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Seeding of Perennial Forages for Hay and Silage

With the next window of opportunity for the seeding of perennial forages for hay and silage quickly approaching, planning for those seedings must be underway now.

Selecting the appropriate perennial species to grow as hay or silage requires an understanding of the soil and site characteristics, forage species adaptation characteristics, animal requirements, and the market demands for those selling hay. This fact sheet provides guidelines for selecting the optimal perennial forages for hay and silage production in Ohio.

Source : osu.edu

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva, DVM and PhD candidate at Iowa State University, explains how post weaning colibacillosis has changed in recent years and why pathogenic Escherichia coli has become more important in swine production. He discusses virulence factors, diagnosis, whole genome sequencing, biosecurity, and practical strategies to reduce disease risk while improving herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Pathogenic E. coli now behaves like a robust, well-equipped truck carrying multiple tools for post-weaning disease."

Meet the guest: Dr. Rodrigo Paiva / rodrigo-paiva-09364355 is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at Iowa State University specializing in swine health, veterinary epidemiology, and post weaning colibacillosis. After several years working in commercial swine production in Brazil, his research has focused on understanding pathogenic Escherichia coli and improving disease prevention in modern production systems. Listen to Dr. Rodrigo Paiva on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.