Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Healthy animals are more productive and less prone to disease. The activities that contribute to the maintenance of herd health play an important role in disease prevention. The following examples of animal health activities, processes...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 1.2
The Canadian beef industry comprises the cow-calf, backgrounder and feedlot sectors. Production practices for all sectors have developed in response to Canada’s...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Forested rangelands and partially or completely forested areas are widespread in many areas of Canada. The benefits of using forested areas in grazing includes increased pasture acres, temporarily or permanently, while providing protection for livestock...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Over the course of the breeding season, bulls can lose between 100 and 200 lbs. of weight. To achieve a tight calving pattern that will deliver both a uniform crop of...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Straw
Straw is a good alternative feed for beef cows when it is properly supplemented. See the beef section on the Manitoba Agriculture website for sample rations. On average, cereal straws contain 4% protein and...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
When grown and harvested properly, corn silage can be an excellent source of energy and fibre for beef cattle. Selecting a corn hybrid starts by determining your intended end use for the product. Are...
Altosid® IGR, the industry-leading feed-through insect growth regulator for horn fly control, is now available at a price of 2 to 3 cents per animal, per day. This lower price point improves the cost efficiency of Altosid® IGR, a solution proven...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Minerals are essential for proper bodily functions. Problems may arise when the feeds do not supply enough to meet the animal's requirements. This may occur because the feed is low in minerals, the...
Yeast Bioactives, VHP-approved liquid options and next generation MCFA among standouts
Innovative science is the foundation of a new category of feed technology that is helping livestock producers protect and promote performance, health and immunity, in alignment with new rules...
By Jenifer Heyden, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist
Using snow for water does not affect production, but it must be clean and there needs to be lots of it.
Livestock require five basic nutrients for maintenance and production, including protein, energy,...
