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: 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...
by A.J. Tarpoff, DVM, MS, Beef Extension Veterinarian
Pinkeye (Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis) can be a costly disease for cattle producers during the summer and early fall in Kansas. Understanding the cause, signs, treatment, and prevention of this disease can go a...
Overview
Haines Beef Farm sought to improve air quality, livestock comfort, and operational efficiency in their barn. To achieve this, they installed eight 20’ Altra-Air Sailfin HVLS fans, aiming to reduce respiratory issues, enhance air circulation, and optimize resource usage.
Challenges
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Elanco Animal Health is advancing its livestock sustainability strategy, with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of beef cattle production. The company is expanding access to innovative products that lower livestock emissions and advocating for the role of...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension, Emily Krekelberg, Extension farm safety educator and Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator, cattle production systems
Quick facts
To avoid the dangers associated with bulls do not keep bulls on the farm premises.
Strict safety practices should be...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
High protein forage can increase rates of gain, benefit soil
Editor’s note: The following is part 1 of a two-part series. Stay tuned for alfalfa grazing tips from cattle producers from across the country in part...
Source: University of Nebraska
Anytime drought occurs, times are difficult for livestock producers. However, avoid management practices that would lead to "panic", mass selling of livestock. Our comments for your consideration are as follows.
Calves could be early-weaned. Take the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in an approximately five-year-old or older beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina. This animal never...
Source: Emissions Reduction Alberta
Between beef and dairy, there are more than 3.5 million head of cattle in Alberta—that’s over 40 per cent of Canada’s national herd.
Each one burps.
And, each burp releases methane, a greenhouse gas (GHG) 30 times more...
