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Tips for Post-farrowing success with Elwood Quinn

Long-time farmer Elwood Quinn shares his experiential knowledge to ensure that all born-alive piglets get raised and weaned. He shares tips on breeding and the necessity of knowing farrowing dates. He  relates information on how to keep piglets warm and safe after farrowing.

Elwood also discusses removal of needle teeth and when iron injections may be necessary.

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Why Rotational Grazing Is Important For The Farm - Manitoulin Part 3

Video: Why Rotational Grazing Is Important For The Farm - Manitoulin Part 3

Presented by Birgit Martin of Pure Island Beef, Anita O'Brien, Grazing Mentor, and Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Watch each video from this event to learn about grazing tips, water systems, setting up fencing, working with net fencing, electric fencing tips, grass growth and managing grazing.

Birgit Martin provides an overview of her operation, Pure Island Beef, and why rotational grazing is so important for the farm.

The Manitoulin Island Pasture Walk in 2023 was delivered as part of the Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program's Advanced Grazing Systems.