Source: Kansas State University news release
A new study by Kansas State University finds that feeding cattle industrial hemp may have a beneficial effect on their welfare: a reduction in stress and increasing the times when they lie down.
"Cattle experience...
Source: Oregon State University
Feeding costs can account for over 50% of the cost of livestock production. Knowing your hay quality and animal requirements can ensure you don't waste that investment.
This article examines the nutrient content of grass or legume...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Mineral Requirements for animals
Mineral requirements are based on the type, weight and age, as well as the rate of performance (weight gain, level of milk production, pregnancy, etc.) expected of the animal.
Mineral imbalances and/or deficiencies can result...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Commingling is a common practice familiar to most beef cattle producers that involves the mixing of cattle from one operation with those of another. Examples include: putting animals on crown range or in community pastures,...
Source: VBP+
Facts
Bedding is used through all phases of cattle production to provide comfort, insulation, protection and traction. It confirms the producer’s commitment to animal care, biosecurity and on-farm food safety. Bedding materials may vary in composition but should be...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Body condition scoring is a management tool designed to assess body reserves or fat accumulation of an animal. It is a great method for critically examining the nutritional status of your herd. Body condition scoring is...
Source: Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
There are a number of strategies employed by livestock producers to incorporate feeds of differing value in a wintering program. A case often seen is a producer who has a good...
Dec. 14, 2021
MANHATTAN, Kan. — During pregnancy, regular checkups are key for mother and baby to maintain good health. The same is true for beef cattle, according to the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.
“In the case of...
Source: University of Saskatchewan, Jessica Colby
Canada’s national codes of practice for the care and handling of both beef and dairy cattle recommend that male calves be castrated within the first few weeks of life.
“The younger the better,” stresses Dr....
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
What mineral supplementation do I need and when do I need it?
Beef producers might know they should supplement their herds with mineral, but trying to wade through all the choices at the livestock supply store...
