Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Creep-feeding is the practice of providing supplemental feed to calves in order to increase their average daily gain and weaning weight. Creep-feeding can be a useful management tool under different scenarios. For example when milk production...
Source: CertifiedAngusBeef.com
Experts agree that a 45-day preconditioning period puts cattle on the path to feedyard success. Research from New Mexico State University found that calves weaned 41 to 60 days gained faster, had fewer days on feed, less sickness...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
As with most wild and domesticated grazing animals, beef calves are usually born in the spring. Calving is timed to coincide with the emerging spring grass so that the mother cow will have nutritious grass to eat, which...
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
“Characterization of Fcy (gamma) receptor II (CD32) on B lymphocytes and its role in modulation of antibody responses in neonates”
Project No.: 0007-110
Research Institution: University of Guelph
Lead Researcher: Dr. Patricia Shewen
Background:
Newborn calves are susceptible to many microorganisms...
Source: Translational Animal Science
Jennifer M Pearson, Edmond A Pajor, Nigel A Caulkett, Michel Levy, John R Campbell, M Claire Windeyer
Abstract:
Benchmarking current calving management practices and herd demographics in the western Canadian cow–calf production system helps to fill the gap in knowledge and understanding of...
Source: University of Maryland Extension
WEANING
Weaning is one of the most stressful times for calves, and it doesn’t help that it’s also the most common time to give vaccinations. No one wants to work their cattle more than necessary.
The WHEN...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.c
Low calf prices, low feed costs and good grass conditions make hardy arguments for retained ownership. Depending on the market in your area, it could make economic sense to hold on to calves a...
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 to the herd.
Provide a balanced ration to cows both pre- and post-calving. Consult with...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Economics and Competitiveness
The Economics Section, Agriculture and Forestry, works directly with producers across the province through its AgriProfit$ Business Analysis & Research program. Participating cow/calf producers receive a customized business analysis of their operations and...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
he following is part two of a series of three posts featuring calving management practices and intervention strategies to help producers optimize newborn calf health and well-being. Read part one to learn about resuscitation techniques.
Newborn calves are born...
