Stretching Feed Supplies with Barry Yaremcio

Barry Yaremcio is a nutritionist from Camrose, Alberta who provides nutrition and management consulting to beef producers.  Barry spent years working as a nutritionist with Alberta Agriculture and has a wealth of practical experience.  He is joining the podcast to discuss the challenges associated with drought and to discuss the important things to focus on when trying to stretch your feed supplies when forage may be limited.  Here is a link to Barry's website where you can read his blog and learn more about his consulting services.  https://www.beefconsultant.com/

00:00 – 1:25   Welcome and Introductions 

01:26 – 05:09   Importance of maintaining body condition

05:10 - 07:28 Correcting less than ideal body condition scores

07:29 - 09:16   Drought impacts on feed quality

09:17 - 13:42   Importance of feed testing, bale weights and cow weights when feed is limited

13:43 – 24:44   Using alternative feeds that might be used to stretch supplies -Kochia, Green Feed, Screening pellets, Distillers grains, Canola regrowth, Cocktail mixes for grazing

24:45- 27:33 Rules of thumb for feeding straw

27:34 – 29:29 Dealing with tight feed supplies

29:30 – 30:55 Wrap up