Horses need to consume salt every day. But how much, and from what source? Sollio Agriculture provides an overview of the benefits of the different salt licks on the market.

First of all, it’s important to distinguish between “salt” and “sodium.” What we think of as “salt” is actually sodium chloride (NaCl), which is a source of both sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

Horse owners need to choose the right feed based on the activity level, body condition and behaviour of their horses.

That’s why Sollio Agriculture developed the Horse Energy Index (HEI), an exclusive tool to help horse owners choose the ideal feed for their horses based on their individual health and performance objectives.

What is the Horse Energy Index?

The diagram below shows the energy profile of each feed based on four scales:

Sollio Agriculture’s cattle feed programs are adapted to the life stages of cattle so that each farm can reach its full performing potential.

1. Feeds for beef cows

Our beef cow feed line of products ensure excellent milk production and contribute to good fertility.

Maintaining adequate body condition is essential for the health of horses. Here is a brief explanation of what can lead to obesity and some practical tips to help your horse lose weight.

Feeding calves with a milk replacer optimizes their growth from the first weeks of life and allows them to reach their full genetic potential.

Different protein to fat ratios allow you to adjust the desired growth type, whether you have a tall heifer or a calf ready to be weaned.

Sollio Agriculture milk replacers are formulated with skim milk powder and contain sources of fast-releasing (carbohydrates) and slow-releasing energy (oils and fats).

The Western Hog Section is a hog production value chain in Western Canada that ensures prosperity of farmers in the region. Members receive personalized advice on nutrition, animal health, farm management, and water quality.

The Western Hog Section is aimed at hog farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It unites the strengths of Sollio Cooperative Group, Sollio Agriculture and Olymel.

As more farmers turn to precision agriculture, Sollio Agriculture is expanding its offering of digital solutions and agricultural connected objects.

Surveys in Western Canada and Québec show that more than half of farmers are using digital solutions, and this percentage is increasing every year. The use of data in agriculture will therefore play a major role in the management of future farms.

Improving fertilizer management is one of the objectives of the Québec government’s Sustainable Agriculture Plan.

Its target is to redue the use of nitrogen fertilizers on crops by 15 % before 2030.

Nitrogen is one of the main components of crop nutrition and has a significant effect on yield. But it also has a major influence on the agricultural industry’s greenhouse gas emissions assessment.

Adjuvants are substances that help pesticides disperse more effectively in order to better coat and stick to plants.

One of the five objectives of Quebec’s Sustainable Agriculture Plan is to optimize water management in agriculture.

Water quality allows us to assess the efforts of the agricultural industry to reduce its environmental footprint. Using water responsibly and protecting water quality on farms and in drainage basins are key to combating climate change.