Silage variety yield and quality differences
Eleven sites were established across the province in the first two years of the trial, the third year of the trial had 10 sites. Varieties of barley, triticale, oats, and peas commonly used for silage, greenfeed and swath grazing were included, along with new varieties.
Completed: 2012
Impact of rumen microbes on feed efficiency
This project aimed to identify factors associated with enhanced feed efficiency in feedlot cattle, focusing specifically on the microbial populations in the rumen and any effects of host-microbe interactions on feed efficiency. The association between feed efficiency and acidosis was also investigated.
Completed: 2012
Measuring and breeding for fiber digestibility in cereal silage
Breeding work on cereal crops often focuses on grain characteristics (particularly protein content) and yield, but these may not always make the best silage. For example, the fiber structure in the stem that leads to lodging resistance may also cause the silage to be less digestible.
Completed: 2012
Effect of feeding distillers grains on health in the feedlot
Increased usage of DDGS in beef cattle diets has arisen from the rising costs of traditional feedstuffs. When wheat or corn are fermented and distilled, the starch is converted to alcohol. The fat, protein, and fiber from the grain are concentrated in the DDGS by-product, resulting in higher levels of those nutrients than the parent grains.
Completed: 2012
Economic impacts of livestock production in Canada
The purpose of the study completed by Dr. Kulshreshtha et al. is to update the overarching multiplier, as well as look at other important multipliers which show how the Canadian cattle industry contributes to the overall economy in Canada.
Completed: 2012
Forage variety yield and quality differences
Each of Alberta’s crop zones has agronomic and forage yield information for grasses and legume varieties. Grain yield data (but not forage yield data) is also reported for cereals, pulses, and oilseeds. Cattle producers making forage variety choices need more information.
Completed: 2011
Controlling foxtail barley in saline pastures, hayfields, and other areas
Foxtail barley is a major weed across many regions of Canada, causing detrimental effects to both crop and livestock production. Foxtail barley invades bare areas, caused by disturbances or saline soils. Although the shallow root system makes it easily controllable with tillage, areas such as pastures, hayfields and reduced-tillage cropland are more susceptible to foxtail barley infestations.
Completed: 2024
Effects of the Galanin Gene on ADG and fat deposition
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a mutation in the galanin gene on average daily gain and fat deposition in cattle during backgrounding and finishing, as well as any effects on carcass fat traits.
Completed: 2011
Development of a biological control program for common tansy
Previous research showed that there are potential biological control agents for common tansy. Several European insects were collected, identified and subjected to studies to test how well they controlled common tansy. These tests also examined how likely the insects were to consume only common tansy as compared to other related plants.
Completed: 2011
Novel vaccination strategies for bovine viral diarrhea virus
Current BVD vaccines exist in either a modified live or killed form. While modified live vaccines are generally effective, they are not safe for use in and around pregnant cows. Killed vaccines are safe for all classes of animals, but have lower effectiveness in terms of inducing cell-mediated and long-term immunity.
Completed: 2011
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