Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is a progressive, fatal disease of the nervous system of cattle. It is one member of a family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). Other TSEs include scrapie in sheep,...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Quick facts
Forage sampling is important to maximize forage utilization and animal performance.
Ideally forages should be sampled soon after harvest as well as prior to feeding.
Visual assessments should be used along with forage...
Source: Government of Canada
Tips to improve biodiversity on farmland concentrating on land management through grazing, seeded pasture management and native pasture management.
Land management through grazing
Rangelands are a type of land on which the natural vegetation is dominated by grasses...
Source: Government of Manitoba
We've all heard the saying "Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!" The latest information from Japan is suggesting that the Japanese Agricultural Ministry is considering a change to their blanket testing policy on animals....
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Manitoba's harsh winters can be very challenging for cattle.
The extremely cold weather coupled with the wind chill and other environmental stresses that prevail during the winter months require that adequate provision be made...
Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Montana State University
Although many areas of Montana have received much needed rain this year, nitrates are still an issue that should be considered when harvesting forages. Oats are the number one nitrate...
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: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 3.1
Pain and discomfort caused by health issues impact an animal’s well-being such that good animal welfare requires good animal health (14). Disease...
Source: Verifiedbeef.ca
Foreign objects can present a food safety issue for consumers who purchase meat products from affected animals later on down the supply chain, and can also impact animal health and welfare prior to slaughter. Luckily, foreign objects are a risk which producers...
Source: Inspection Canada, Canadian Beef Cattle On-Farm Biosecurity Standard- Schedule 4
Veterinary drugs and vaccines are currently regulated by two different agencies in Canada. Veterinary drugs are regulated by Health Canada's Veterinary Drug Directorate, while veterinary biologics (vaccines) are controlled by...