How to Use Beer Waste For Cow Feed
Farmers in the United States often turn to beer waste – a byproduct of the brewing process – for cost savings on feed. The beer industry generates over 40 million tons of this waste each year, which can then be …
Farm Animals
When Should I Stop Feeding My Bees?
Being faced with multiple mouths to feed and not enough food can be one of the most frustrating experiences for a beekeeper. Bees require sugar to make honey, pollen for food and water to survive. A balanced supply of each …
Alternative Feeds For Beef Cattle
Alternative feeds can be an excellent source of protein and energy for beef cattle, as well as providing essential vitamins and minerals needed by these animals. Research by NDSU has indicated that some crop residues can be utilized as supplemental …
Fermented Chicken Feed
Fermented chicken feed is an ideal way to improve the health of your flock. Not only is it easy to make, inexpensive and helps stretch your feed budget further, but it’s also beneficial for the environment. Fermented chicken feed contains …
Livestock Feed Importers
Livestock feed importers are businesses that bring in single ingredient feeds (SIFs) and mixed feeds for regulated livestock species to Canada, both domestically and internationally. These companies can be divided into two categories: domestic and international importers. Imported products such …
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows is an intriguing book that examines why we choose certain animals over others. Dr Melanie Joy suggests this may be due to a belief system known as carnism. This belief system …
Feeding Pollen Patties
Feeding pollen patties to honey bees can be a beneficial addition to their diet. Not only does it boost brood production, but it also helps prevent hive collapse. Bees require protein for healthy brood development and to produce large honey …
Feeding Fodder Beet to Cattle
Fodder beet is an ideal crop to feed ruminants during the winter season. It’s highly digestible and palatable, as well as having high energy value. Fodder beet consists of two primary components – the bulb and leaf. The leaf provides …
Starter Grower Chicken Feed
Starter Grower Chicken Feed is specifically tailored for juvenile birds from hatch to laying age (18-20 weeks). It provides the essential levels of energy, protein (18%), vitamins and minerals required by chicks during this critical stage in their development. When …
Cattle Cubes For Cows
When winter approaches and forage quality deteriorates, cubes can be an effective tool to keep your cattle healthy. They’re specifically designed to supplement poor-grade forages that cows cannot readily consume from the ground. Range cubes, when fed to cattle on …