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Mycotoxin Update

Mycotoxin Update

By Kayla Silva Monogastric Nutritionist,Grand Valley Fortifiers The 2023 Ontario corn harvest is coming to an end. While most Ontario corn regions have had decent growing conditions, the last week of June throughout September had frequent rainfall and therefore corn...
Higher Mortality and Condemn Rates in Broilers

Higher Mortality and Condemn Rates in Broilers

By Tanka Khanal & Aline PereiraMonogastric Nutritionists,Grand Valley Fortifiers         Higher mortality rate in broilers production occurs due to a variety of causes, with early deaths typically resulting from yolk sac infection and other bacterial infections....
Silage Harvest Timing: Be Ready

Silage Harvest Timing: Be Ready

By Sarah Robson Ph.D. & Kathleen Shore M.Sc.Ruminant NutritionistsGrand Valley Fortifiers Certain types of molds can produce what are referred to as mycotoxins. Although mold naturally occurs when feed grows, adverse weather conditions can increase the amount of...
Factors Affecting Colostrum Yield

Factors Affecting Colostrum Yield

By Jeff Keunen M.Sc., Ruminant Nutritionist Grand Valley Fortifiers Every year in late fall and through the winter months we inevitably hear from a handful of producers concerned with low colostrum yields on their most recent cows that have calved. Reasons for low...