Alta Genetics--Canadian Sales Manager
Joined January 2013
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LEARN WITH US!
Dr. Steve Eicker – Inventory Management, Culling Decisions
Dr. Travis White – Calf care & colostrum management
Evine van Riemsdijk – Using technology to manage and monitor herd health
Speak to your Alta rep or sign up today at: hubs.ly/Q03bGW7g0
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A recent publication from Hannah McCarthy’s MSc research suggests that feeding colostrum replacer beyond the first day of life ⬆️ADG and ⬇️ the incidence of diarrhea and mortality during the preweaning period.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/McCarthyJDS
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This week’s FRESH START Tip – How to Mix Colostrum!
Proper mixing of colostrum powder ensures your calf gets the full benefit from its colostrum meal.
(Only available in USA)
#altafreshstart #colostrum #calfcare #altagenetics
#dairymanagement
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LIKE & RETWEET for your chance to win 4 tickets to the London Knights VS Owen Sound Attack game this Friday, December 16th, 7PM at Budweiser Gardens. Contest ends 10AM Thursday. Must be able to pick up tickets from @HuronTractorLtd Exeter location. Good luck!
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Thank you to our milk sponsors @WalkerFarms1 @WalkerDairyInc for both show mornings at the Classic. Much appreciated
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“We've been using CCT on our replacement heifer calves for 10 years. The results speak for themselves, calves are brighter, stronger and get going quicker. Noting the difference in health between the dairy replacements and beef calves, we now feed CCT to all beef calves"
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Other sire fertility evaluations only look at conventional semen use on cows – missing 2/3rds of all US breedings! Alta CONCEPT PLUS sees the bigger picture.
#altagenetics
#altaconceptplus
#dairygenetics
#futureherdinside
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Our industry’s hearts ache. On the news of the tragic loss of life💔 We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the Team BC Cattle truck drivers.
To all the WCC participants and families impacted, our thoughts and hearts are with you during this difficult time.
Condolences from the trucking and agricultural communities are pouring in after three men and several cattle were killed in a crash on Highway 1 near Yoho National Park on Sunday.
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Have a listen to our very own Dr Sarah Parsons on the #DFDpodcast @AltaGeneticsUK
New #DFDpodcast is up, have a listen to Dr. Sarah Parsons, the Colostrum Techincal Support specialist in North America for @AltaGenetics …. We had a great discussion about colostrum! 🐄🐄🐄🐄🧈🍦🥛🧀🐄🐄🐄🐄
open.spotify.com/show/04RxBW…
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It's Proof week!
Figures released tomorrow from 8.30am
@AHDB_Dairy @HolsteinUK
Create your BEST FUTURE HERD.
Contact us for the latest updates!
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Our hearts go out to all the producers impacted by the flooding in British Columbia. We commend all those going above and beyond to keep their animals and communities safe during this immensely difficult time.
#BCFloods
#bcstorm
#SumasPrairie
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A system that adapts to suit your farm
Contact us or ask our customers about
Alta COW WATCH
#happycows #happycustomers
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HUGE GIVEAWAY!!
Follow us, Like and RT this post for a chance to win.
Items: Broil King wood pellet smoker, 2 bags of pellets, 1 steak spice, 1 steak marinade, & 1 BBQ sauce
Ends 09/03 at 1:00pm
*Open to Canadians only. Winner will need to physically pick up the prize*
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SCR only looks at conventional semen used on cows – which is only 32% of breedings in North America.
#conceptplus #altagenetics
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Why choose CONCEPT PLUS as your sire fertility evaluation? It’s COMPLETE. It’s CURRENT. And it’s CONSISTENT!
#conceptplus #altagenetics
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The Alta FRESH START Maternity Package
For your FRESH COW- Rumilife CAL24 a uniquely formulated Calcium Bolus.
For your NEWBORN CALF – Calf’s Choice total 100- Natural Bovine Colostrum.
Contact us for more details.
#freshstart
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Beautiful tribute for Carter Schoonderwoerd tonight from Ron MacLean. #CS8 ❤️💙@StratWarriors Video is courtesy of @cbcsports and @hockeynight
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SCR may be the sire evaluation you know, but ALTA CONCEPT PLUS is the most current evaluation in the business- updated 6 times a year!
NEW CONCEPT PLUS ratings just released!
bullsearch.altagenetics.com/…
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Talk to us about CAL 24
Unique - 2 forms of readily available calcium.
Complete- Immediate AND sustained calcium.
Saves time - one application 2 boluses together.
#90daychallenge
#dataresults
