Source: OMAFRA
Introduction
The proper nutrition of beef cattle is a key component of a successful production system. Feed usually accounts for the single largest input cost associated with beef cattle. An understanding of the ruminant digestive process and basic nutrition...
Source: Beef Council Research Council,www.BeefResearch.ca
Practice Makes Perfect: Little Things Done Right Lead to Big Rewards
When a beef cattle producer chooses to give cattle injections, there is a series of decisionsthat can have a big impact on carcass quality at...
Source: North Dakota State University
Lead Author:
Gerald Stokka, Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist
Zac Carlson, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Note: Each farm and ranch is urged to establish a specific preventive herd health program (PHHP) for their herds in consultation with...
Source: Meat Institute news release
To help members drive continuous improvement in the meat industry, the Meat Institute has updated its Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit to include scores for each criterion allowing members to set goals. The...
Source: USDA news release
Today, by amending and strengthening its animal disease traceability regulations for certain cattle and bison, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is putting in place the technology, tools,...
A partnership made between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot in 2023, is now
resulting in reduced costs which are being passed onto livestock producers through lower retail prices. The companies, which are known for bringing innovation and top tier products...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
Providing enough quality water is essential for good livestock husbandry. Water makes up 80% of the blood, regulates body temperature and is vital for organ functions such as digestion, waste removal...
Source: University of California, Davis
By Emily C. Dooley
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas.
Recognizing those personality differences could help ranchers select...
Source: ADM news release
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling the following products: Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb bag (Product No 70009ACF46); Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 50-lb bag (Product No. 70009AAA44); Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower...
Source: Louisiana State University
Bovine respiratory disease and related viruses kill 8 million calves each year
An LSU researcher has developed a new vaccine against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and related illnesses that kill around 8 million calves each year and...
