Tom Wright
@feedlandontario.bsky.social
Dairy cattle specialist with OMAFRA, located in Animal Biosciences, Univ of Guelph. Posts are my own.
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Alfalfa Leafhopper Update (East ON): Populations have jumped—1+ per sweep in new seedings and second cut. Hopper burn appearing. Harvesting in the next week should knock them back. Then, be sure to scout regrowth 5–7 days after harvest to assess hopper pressure. #ONalfalfa #IPM
June 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Alfalfa Leafhopper Update (East ON): Populations have jumped—1+ per sweep in new seedings and second cut. Hopper burn appearing. Harvesting in the next week should knock them back. Then, be sure to scout regrowth 5–7 days after harvest to assess hopper pressure. #ONalfalfa #IPM
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Dairy researchers from the University of Guelph and the ministry of agriculture are presenting a webinar on the recent findings from compost bedding packs for dairy cattle. April 16 at 7:00 pm eastern time. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: U of G Compost-bedded Pack Project: Update & Final Insights. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: U of G Compost-bedded Pack Project: Update & Final Insights. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us06web.zoom.us
April 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dairy researchers from the University of Guelph and the ministry of agriculture are presenting a webinar on the recent findings from compost bedding packs for dairy cattle. April 16 at 7:00 pm eastern time. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Dairy researchers from the University of Guelph and the ministry of agriculture are presenting a webinar on the recent findings from compost bedding packs for dairy cattle. April 16 at 7:00 pm eastern time. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: U of G Compost-bedded Pack Project: Update & Final Insights. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: U of G Compost-bedded Pack Project: Update & Final Insights. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us06web.zoom.us
April 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dairy researchers from the University of Guelph and the ministry of agriculture are presenting a webinar on the recent findings from compost bedding packs for dairy cattle. April 16 at 7:00 pm eastern time. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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I do need to take more shots of barns around here. We are starting to lose them. Here is the Dairy Barn at the University of Guelph. #Stunday #photography #EastCoastKin
March 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I do need to take more shots of barns around here. We are starting to lose them. Here is the Dairy Barn at the University of Guelph. #Stunday #photography #EastCoastKin
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Check those snow loads! Especially with poly structures, a collapse can be fatal (and was for a local farmer last winter). Heads up! If in doubt, stay out www.realagriculture.com/2025/02/chec... #agsky
Check snow loads, use caution in older barns and poly structures
Farmers are sounding the alarm on snow loads and structure integrity this winter, as areas of Ontario have been hard hit by lake-effect snow and large snow events. From southern Ontario, up into the B...
www.realagriculture.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Check those snow loads! Especially with poly structures, a collapse can be fatal (and was for a local farmer last winter). Heads up! If in doubt, stay out www.realagriculture.com/2025/02/chec... #agsky
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Avian influenza H5N1 continues to spread. A second type of the virus, D1.1, has been detected in dairy cattle in the western US state of Nevada. What does it mean for people? www.dw.com/en/bird-flu-...
Is US bird flu outbreak in cattle a global risk to humans? – DW – 02/06/2025
Avian influenza H5N1 continues to spread. A second type of the virus, D1.1, has been detected in dairy cattle in the western US state of Nevada. What does it mean for people?
www.dw.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Avian influenza H5N1 continues to spread. A second type of the virus, D1.1, has been detected in dairy cattle in the western US state of Nevada. What does it mean for people? www.dw.com/en/bird-flu-...
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Hot off the JDS press; a very thorough review from Dr. Miller-Cushon and Dr. Jensen on social housing dairy calves!
www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
Invited review: Social housing of dairy calves: management factors affecting calf behavior, performance, and health – A systematic review
Given increasing adoption of social housing for pre-weaned dairy calves, we conducted a systematic review to summarize existing literature describing effects of social housing management factors on behavior, performance, and health of dairy calves. Included articles addressed interventions applied to pre-weaned, socially housed dairy calves, encompassing age at introduction to social housing, group composition (size, stocking density, within-group age range, stability), and housing environment (space allowance, enrichment provision).
www.journalofdairyscience.org
January 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hot off the JDS press; a very thorough review from Dr. Miller-Cushon and Dr. Jensen on social housing dairy calves!
www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
Summer Student Opportunity! Are you a university student passionate about dairy production? Join us in Guelph for an exciting summer position! Gain hands-on experience and make a difference in the dairy industry. Apply by January 11th!
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx...
#summerjob #Guelph
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx...
#summerjob #Guelph
Ontario Public Service Careers - Job Preview
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
January 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Summer Student Opportunity! Are you a university student passionate about dairy production? Join us in Guelph for an exciting summer position! Gain hands-on experience and make a difference in the dairy industry. Apply by January 11th!
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx...
#summerjob #Guelph
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx...
#summerjob #Guelph
Summer student jobs available at OMAFA, including 2 dairy jobs in Guelph. Great opportunity for a student looking for experience. www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx...
Ontario Public Service Careers - Job Preview
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
December 16, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Summer student jobs available at OMAFA, including 2 dairy jobs in Guelph. Great opportunity for a student looking for experience. www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx...
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When it comes to #cybersecurity the best defense is a strong offense.
That includes making use of toolkits like the one #AAFC has put together for your #faming business!
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
That includes making use of toolkits like the one #AAFC has put together for your #faming business!
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
November 29, 2024 at 2:58 PM
When it comes to #cybersecurity the best defense is a strong offense.
That includes making use of toolkits like the one #AAFC has put together for your #faming business!
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
That includes making use of toolkits like the one #AAFC has put together for your #faming business!
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
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Seems like there's been an upswing in the presence of the Canadian farming community here. 🍁
To celebrate this I've created a Starter Pack for all supporters of #CdnAg.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed) and feel free to tag anyone else out there.
go.bsky.app/MP7hDqC
To celebrate this I've created a Starter Pack for all supporters of #CdnAg.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed) and feel free to tag anyone else out there.
go.bsky.app/MP7hDqC
November 18, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Seems like there's been an upswing in the presence of the Canadian farming community here. 🍁
To celebrate this I've created a Starter Pack for all supporters of #CdnAg.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed) and feel free to tag anyone else out there.
go.bsky.app/MP7hDqC
To celebrate this I've created a Starter Pack for all supporters of #CdnAg.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed) and feel free to tag anyone else out there.
go.bsky.app/MP7hDqC
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On-Dairy'O: @jeyantvo.bsky.social talks to Stephen LeBlanc (Univeristy of Guelph), Ben Loewith & Jennifer Howe (Summit Station Dairy), Bill Van Nes of (St. Brigids Dairy), and a truly staggering number of cows, about dairy quality and safety in Ontario. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJvl... #ontag
October 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM
On-Dairy'O: @jeyantvo.bsky.social talks to Stephen LeBlanc (Univeristy of Guelph), Ben Loewith & Jennifer Howe (Summit Station Dairy), Bill Van Nes of (St. Brigids Dairy), and a truly staggering number of cows, about dairy quality and safety in Ontario. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJvl... #ontag