Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is a farmer-run organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing a viable and competitive Ontario veal industry through innovation, marketing, advocacy and education.
New approaches to calf nutrition
Calf Care Corner, August 2023: There is a strong relationship between health and growth in a calf’s early life and that animal’s total lifetime production. This means what happens to a calf in its first few hours and days is extremely critical, particularly what it is fed.
Read MoreIt’s time for a Livestock Manifesto
Farmtario, April 8, 2021: We know all too well that livestock producers count on consumers for their purchasing power and most of us are aware of the “social contract” that the agriculture industry needs to live up to with society. How is the livestock sector doing with regards to the view that society holds of it? Based on headlines and social media, not so well.
Read MoreNew mentorship program builds bridges
Canadian Poultry, January 2021: Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) has launched a mentorship program for new University of Guelph faculty in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), and College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CPES) to make connections to the provincial livestock industry.
Read MoreProteins in Bacteria Associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease: As Possible Interventions
Published November 2, 2021
Visit www.ars.usda.govThese two farming methods can feed the planet and help the environment — but they need to get along
Published September 9, 2021
Visit financialpost.comHydroponic system offers year-round on-farm feed solution
Published May 28, 2021
Visit farmtario.comConsumer visits to farm pay off in increased support: Most aren’t ready to embrace lab-created meat
Published May 27, 2021
Visit farmtario.comRed Clover, Red Clover - reduce hyper-ammonia-producing bacteria in cattle rumen
Published March 22, 2021
Visit tellus.ars.usda.govEuropean innovations aim to capture waste from cows
Published March 19, 2021
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