Natur-aile complete feeds provide birds with all the nutrients that they need.

The Natur-aile broiler and roaster feed program consists of two feeds:

• Natur-aile début-croissance unique – granule for birds aged one to 28 days

• Natur-aile croissance-finition unique – granule or texture, for birds aged 29 days to slaughter

According to statistics from the Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, the fat content of milk decreases every summer. And in recent years, heat stress episodes have increased. Although the extent of this decline varies from herd to herd, there are strategies to minimize the impact of heat on milk production.

1. Good ventilation and fresh water

Proper ventilation, increased in summer, remains a priority to minimize the impact of heat on milk and milk component production, as does access to fresh, high-quality water and comfortable stalls.

The price of feed follows the principle of supply and demand. When there is a shortage of supply, the best way to avoid rising prices is to reduce demand.

Here are some strategies for reducing the cost of hay when demand is too high.

1. Identify cull cows

Separate the cows that calved from those that did not. Leave a bull with the second group of cows for up to 45 days. Then, use pregnancy tests to identify non-pregnant cows and remove them from the herd.