Source: The Pennsylvania State University, Daniel M. Kniffen
Many times a producer does not consider or appreciate the value of a good year-round herd health program until confronted with a difficult calving season or an unacceptable level of calf loss...
Source: University of Kentucky, Katie VanValin, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, and Kevin Laurent, Animal and Food Sciences
Beef cattle have defined requirements for vitamins. In some instances, vitamin supplementation may be necessary to avoid deficiencies. Vitamins are classified
into two...
V-Max™ (Virginiamycin) medicated feed additive has received regulatory approval by the Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD), Health Canada for use in beef cattle. V-Max is approved for the reduction of incidence of liver abscesses in cattle fed in confinement, which...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The breeding season for bulls is short but intense. Consequently, when the breeding season begins your bull must be ready to go and have the appearance of a well-muscled athlete. The bull needs...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Avoid feeding high nitrate feeds to sick, hungry, pregnant or lactating animals. These animals have a lower tolerance level to the nitrate then compared to healthy cattle. Make sure all animals have access...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Toxic levels of nitrates in forages are always a possibility whenever the normal growth of plants is disrupted by hail, drought, spray drift or frost. The percentage of animals affected by acute nitrate...
Innovative science-driven system opens new doors to optimizing feed efficiency
A new research trial in central Alberta is shining the spotlight on a potentially revolutionary new system for optimizing feed efficiency in livestock.
The trial, at Pine Haven beef cattle operation,...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, L.L. Charmley and H.L. Trenholm, AgReTech
Introduction
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by a variety of moulds on several agricultural commodities under specific environmental conditions. It has been estimated that at least 25% of the grain...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
Dry weather during corn silking and pollination can significantly reduce grain yield expectations. Inadequate moisture can result in poor ear fill or even corn plants without any ear or grain. In...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.1
There is less risk of injury to both animals and handlers when cattle are handled quietly and calmly. Experienced handlers who...
