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In this episode of Lanxess Tech Talks, Dr. Gisele Mouro Ravagnani explores the key biosecurity factors for swine farms, covering critical measures to prevent disease spread, tips for selecting the right disinfectants, and ways to strengthen routine hygiene practices to address emerging health threats in modern livestock production.
Pork producers say herd health is essential to the long-term success of the industry, and that message is driving the National Swine Health Strategy, a comprehensive plan set to be finalized this spring. Dr. Meredith Behr Petersen, director of swine health at the National Pork Board, outlines the timeline leading up to the plan’s final approval set for this spring and the steps involved in identifying producer priorities. She also […]
This year was filled with trade and tariffs impacting rural America. We also see what other stories were impactful in 2025.
Presented by Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Prolonged dry weather impacted many regions of Ontario in 2025. With the growing season behind us, how can livestock farmers set their forage crops up for success next year? This session covers the short-term agronomy to bounce back quickly, as well as exploring options for building drought resilience into forage systems for […]
Presented by Adrian Rivard of Drone Spray Canada and Mike Verhoog of Sutom Family Farm and Drone Spray Canada. Adrian and Mike discuss how drones can benefit forage production in your operation. The purpose of the Forage Focus conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario forage producers across the ruminant livestock and commercial hay sectors.
Presented by Joanna Follings, Cereals Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Joanna explores triticale’s potential as a high-yielding forage crop, with a focus on agronomic management practices to optimize performance in livestock systems. Comparisons with other cereals and strategies for integration into double-cropping systems are also discussed. The purpose of the Forage Focus conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario […]
With fall approaching, it's time to think about extending your grazing season. OFC grazing mentors gave some great management tips in this webinar from August 25, 2025.
