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Western Canadian forages in a vast majority of cases are deficient in the trace minerals copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, cobalt and iodine.  These nutrients are essential for animal health, growth and reproduction.  Link in bio. Photo credit: Diamond K Cattle

Preventing forage quality losses over winter requires decisions prior to the hay or silage being made. Options and cautions discussed. Check out the latest article on BYOB, Barry Yaremcio on Beef. Link to the full article in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio

Storing hay unprotected over winter results in reduced bale weight, and quality loss. Free choice intake of the forage is also reduced. Read the full article on the website. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio #BeefConsultant #BeefNutrition

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According to the Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, more beef producers are feed testing in Western Canada (68 to 79% vs. 60% in 2017) & Central and Eastern Canada (50 to 54% vs. 25 to 34% in 2017). Does your feed pass the test? Download our feed sampling guide.⬇️ beefresearch.ca/content/upload…

Hay that is baled in good condition could be damaged during storage. When bales are stacked outdoors without any cover, the way it is stacked impacts quality and dry matter loss. #Barry Yaremcio #YaremcioAgConsulting Link in bio.

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Annual forage sampling and feed testing are essential to ensure your herd's nutritional needs are being met. Learn more about why feed testing is important, how to properly collect a feed sample, and what to do with the test results. ⬇️ beefresearch.ca/blog/improve-y…

Cutting alfalfa late in the growing season can impact stand health and longevity.  Having full root food reserves present going into winter is key for plant survival. Full article is on BYOB, Barry Yaremcio on Beef. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio

Calculating comparable prices between hay and silage can be done if the value of one crop is agreed upon. Calculations are done on a dry matter basis. This article explains how this is done. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio #BeefConsultant #BeefNutrition

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Lightweight barley can be fed successfully to different types of cattle. Adjustments are needed to compensate for lower efficiency and performance. Price discounts could reduce overall feeding costs. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio #BeefConsultant

Using a water system to prevent cows from entering the dugout results in higher weight gains & fewer health issues. The full article is available on BYOB, Barry Yaremcio on Beef. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio #BeefConsultant #BeefNutrition 2/2

In late summer when water levels drop in a dugout, quality declines. This is from cows walking into the dugout and from evaporation which concentrates minerals in the water.  1/2

Hay baled in hot conditions should not be stacked or shedded until they cool down. High temperatures reduce forage quality and can cause bale fires. Link to full article in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio #BeefConsultant #BeefNutrition

Hailed crops can make good feed. When to cut to reduce nitrate concerns. Cutting height is important to prevent mould formation in bales or silage. The latest blog post is available on BYOB, Barry Yaremcio on Beef. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio

The effect of dry years on plant growth is apparent this spring. Plants are heading earlier than normal which impacts quality and yield. Grazing plans need adjusting to keep plants in a vegetative state. Check out the latest blog post. Link in bio.

With limited pasture growth in some areas, introducing a creep feeder early in the grazing season is a good way to reduce forage demand and improve calf growth rates. The full article is posted on Barry Yaremcio on Beef, BYOB. Link in bio. #YaremcioAgConsulting #BarryYaremcio

Early season grasses are high quality forage. As plants mature, quality declines. Energy and protein are the first two limiting nutrients in any ration. What is needed for early season supplementation. The full article is available on BYOB, Barry Yaremcio on Beef. Link in bio.