Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Harvesting, storing and delivering a beef herd’s winter rations are the largest expense for most operations. Even small improvements in a winter feed system can result in significant feed cost savings.
Whether a winter feed...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Feeding beef cattle during Saskatchewan winters can be a challenging experience. Frame size, body condition, feed quality, types of feed and fluctuations in air temperatures all impact on feed consumption and rates of gain.
Over-feeding is costly...
Source: Alberta Farm Animal Care
A Fact Sheet for the Canadian Beef Industry by: Dr. Melissa Moggy
Weaning is the process of stopping calves from drinking milk. The Canadian beef industry typically weans its calves at 6-8 months of age ....
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Many producers may be looking at retaining animals on the farm this fall, in particular producers who would normally be selling calves. The following budgets are designed as a guideline only, to assist producers...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator, cattle production systems
Quick facts:
The goal of vaccination is to provide protection from disease through immune system memory.
There are two main types of vaccine: modified live vaccine (MLV) and killed...
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: 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: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
What is it?
Colostrum or “first milk” is produced in the initial secretions of the mammary gland following the birth of offspring. Colostrum is most commonly distinguished from whole milk because it contains high concentrations...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.6
Weaning is the process of eliminating milk from the calf’s diet (44). Under natural conditions, a cow’s milk output decreases gradually over...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Grazing cattle on neighbouring farmland can have benefits to both the cattle producer and the farmer if done properly. From Saskatchewan to Manitoba and Ontario the following producers have had success with grazing cattle...
