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When to Cut Hay

This year’s haying season is causing concern with producers in many parts of the province, as they are noticing forage plants heading out and not growing as tall as they should. Karin Lindquist, forage and beef specialist at the Ag-Info Centre, takes a look at why producers should consider cutting hay sooner rather than later.

Interview with Karin Lindquist (4:09 minutes) (1.90 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Episode 108: How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf VIGOR Scoring System

Video: Episode 108: How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf VIGOR Scoring System

Ideally, after a calf is born, things go well, and the cow and newborn calf thrive. However, it is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or trauma that can occur due to a difficult calving. This episode will review how to access calf VIGOR, how it is scored and when to intervene.