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  Livestock Production

All of our resources related to livestock production are below, arranged alphabetically by sector. For links related to livestock, please visit our Links page.

 

Beef
FACT SHEET
On Farm Food Safety in the Beef Industry
Management Tips for Beef Producers during Drought and Feed Shortages
Making and Informed Decision on Creep Feeding
Body Condition Scoring

   

 

Dairy
FACT SHEETS

Useful Pointers for Cows During Turnout
Soil Copper Additions for the Use of Copper Sulfate Footbaths - Too Much a Good Thing?
Pay Attention to NFC Level in Dairy Cow Diets to Prevent Laminities and Optimize Milk Protein
Monitoring Your Milk Urea N Could Save you Money
Mastitis: Reducing the Challenge to the Cow Environmental
Mastitis: Reduce Bedding Bacteria Account
BLOGS
Nova Scotia Dairy Blog

VIDEO

Rumen Scoring Dairy Cows

   

 

Mink
FACT SHEETS

Standard Plate Count (NEW)

Sulphur in Mink Manure

Mink Industry Waste Management Resources (print version)

Feed Ingredients for Quality Mink
Mink Ranch Fencing
Integrated Fly Control on Mink Ranches
Biosecurity for Mink Ranches
BLOGS
Nova Scotia Mink Blog

   

 

Poultry
FACT SHEETS

Pullet Development: Control Egg Size (NEW May 2013)

Layer Management: Egg Size Control  (NEW May 2013)
Biosecurity for Small Poultry Flocks (2012)
Use Water Analysis Reports to Enhance Water Quality
Treating Bacterial Problems in Water
Poultry Litter Management: Keeping Litter Dry
Light Source and Positioning for Poultry
Reducing Feed Costs with Whole Wheat

   

  Sheep
FACT SHEETS
Tips for the Sheep Breeding Season
Ram Breeding Soundness Examination
Condition Scoring
Breeding Ewe Lambs
Business Planning and Economics of Sheep Farm Establishment and Cost of Production in Nova Scotia (NSDA)
   

  Swine
FACT SHEETS
Timing of Inseminations for Optimal Performance in a Swine Herd
Feed Intake: Trouble in Your Barn
Assessing Feed Intake in Hogs
   

    General
FACT SHEETS
The ‘Ins and Outs’ of Livestock Feed (NEW)
Principles of Extending the Grazing Season

Looking Forward: Redefining Efficacy in Ruminant Farming
Better Economic Health through Diversity
Animal Nutrition in the Extended Grazing Season
     
     
   
   

 

 
 
   
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