Inadequate colostrum feeding has huge implications on culling rates and future milk production, said Stephen Acres of the Saskatoon Colostrum Company, Canada, speaking at the recent Large Herd Seminar, Devon.
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Breeding Healthy Rabbits
Whether the animals are intended for sale or personal consumption, keeping rabbits requires certain basic knowledge, especially when it comes to hygiene and disease prevention.
Rabbit keeping is a rewarding activity since it offers both good revenues and animal protein for the household. Rabbit meat is highly nutritious, low in fat and cholesterol and rich in protein, vitamins and mineral salts. Rabbits are also extremely prolific. With adequate care and proper feeding, a doe can produce up to 40 young per year (compared with 0.8 for cows and 1.4 for ewes). That means you could virtually sell or eat one rabbit a week, all year round.
Rabbit keeping is a rewarding activity since it offers both good revenues and animal protein for the household. Rabbit meat is highly nutritious, low in fat and cholesterol and rich in protein, vitamins and mineral salts. Rabbits are also extremely prolific. With adequate care and proper feeding, a doe can produce up to 40 young per year (compared with 0.8 for cows and 1.4 for ewes). That means you could virtually sell or eat one rabbit a week, all year round.
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
New Study Finds Benefits in Drinking Organic Milk
New Study Finds Benefits in Drinking Organic Milk
In a new study, scientists found higher levels of vitamins, antioxidants and "healthy" fat in milk from organically farmed animals. The researchers believe that letting cows graze on fresh grass boosts the nutritional value of their milk. The benefits could include a lower risk of cancer and heart disease. The study, which analyzed produce from 25 farms, found that organic milk contained 67 per cent more antioxidants and vitamins than ordinary milk. Scientists at Newcastle University also found organic milk contained 60 per cent more of a healthy fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA9, which tests have shown can shrink tumors.
In a new study, scientists found higher levels of vitamins, antioxidants and "healthy" fat in milk from organically farmed animals. The researchers believe that letting cows graze on fresh grass boosts the nutritional value of their milk. The benefits could include a lower risk of cancer and heart disease. The study, which analyzed produce from 25 farms, found that organic milk contained 67 per cent more antioxidants and vitamins than ordinary milk. Scientists at Newcastle University also found organic milk contained 60 per cent more of a healthy fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA9, which tests have shown can shrink tumors.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
High Tunnel Bramble Grower Resource Now Online
The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program just uploaded the new High Tunnel Raspberries and Blackberries guide to its website. Researchers at Cornell and Pennsylvania State universities have published the guide on the latest and ongoing high tunnel research in the Northeast. The guide includes sections on site selection; the types of tunnels; construction; plant selection; tunnel, crop and pest management; early and late season extension techniques; and budgeting. High tunnels can extend the fruit season and help growers gain much higher prices for their fruit.
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