Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
When hay supplies are low, differing options for wintering the cow herd have to be considered. Straw can be used extensively as winter feed if energy, protein, mineral and vitamin requirements are met. Straw...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Cattle on pasture... picture it... warm temperatures, contented cows grazing lush green forage... and lots less work than feeding during the winter! Wouldn't it be nice if our cows could graze...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Editors note: This article is the third in a series featuring ideas from beef producers across the country. See the first: Eight beef producers share their recent changes and second: Five Producers Share Ideas That Have Made...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
What to consider when choosing combinations of feeds and supplements that provide a balanced ration this winter.
Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, says there are many questions to answer when...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped significantly from their June highs, but unfavorable weather conditions have left the question of available supplies. Hay prices vary significantly...
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: Government of Saskatchewan
The first problem producers usually face in a dry year is lack of pasture. If there is some grass, grazing time can be extended by feeding grain and hay or straw in the pasture. Feeding five...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Vaccination is a proven tool for disease prevention. Vaccination recommendations vary by region and by farm as the environment, production, and management practices can increase or decrease the amount of risk cattle are exposed to. Disease...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Animals with health issues need special care and treatment, and feeding them the right materials can be the key to bringing them back to health.
Ration changes
Animals need time to adapt to changes in feed. Ruminants especially...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title:
Biology of animal disease vectors – ticks and biting flies
Researchers:
Timothy J. Lysyk, Ph.D. lysykt@agr.gc.ca
Background:
Bluetongue is a viral disease of ruminants. Cattle do not usually become sick but the disease can be fatal to sheep. Bluetongue...
