Spring calving season is a critical time for producers as they work to ensure the health and well-being of newborn calves. While most calves...
Source: Manitoba Cooperator
Eking out a little improvement here and there may pay off exponentially for cow-calf producers
Contrary to what most learned in elementary school,...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
“In Alberta, cull cow revenue has typically made up over 17% of the total value of production on cow-calf operations,...
Source: University of Florida, Jonael Bosques
Did you know that Florida ranks 9th in the nation when it comes to cow-calf numbers? Beef cattle production was...
Source: Four Star Veterinary Service
It’s something no one wants to see: You go out to check feedyard calves and find a nice one lying...
When newborn beef calves have trouble transitioning after birth.
Some newborn beef calves struggle to become fully alert in the hours after birth. They may...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Preventative activities
In consultation with a veterinarian, develop an annual vaccination program. Keep accurate records of dates and products administered...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
“Should I sell or background my calves?” is a question most cow-calf producers face every year. Producers need to project whether...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
One of the simplest ways to change the pasture requirements for beef cattle is early weaning. Not only does it...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
When you add up the dollars, summer calving wins hands down compared with a traditional production...