Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The choice of a season for calving is a fundamental decision made by cow-calf producers. Some surprising research results indicate that there may be some big advantages to breaking with the tradition of...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title:
Factors affecting the adoption and exploitation of data management systems in the Canadian beef industry
Researchers:
Eric Micheels PhD eric.micheels@usask.ca
Eric Micheels, PhD. and Kathy Larson (University of Saskatchewan), and Nathan Erickson DVM (Western College of Veterinary Medicine)
Introduction
The...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The benefits of adopting best management practices associated with vaccinations, early disbudding/dehorning and castration, and other preconditioning criteria are well known. Castrating and dehorning at a younger age helps to reduce stress and...
Source: Canfax Research Services, A Division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Bull selection is one of the most important decisions for cow-calf producers, with implications for shortand long-term profitability of the operation. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetic material of the...
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
LEAD RESEARCHERS: Karen SchwartzkopfGenswein, Ph.D. (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and Ed Pajor, Ph.D. (University of Calgary)
OTHER RESEARCHERS: Eugene Janzen, D.V.M; M.V.S.) (University of Calgary), and Pain and Animal Welfare Group (University of Calgary)
Objectives:
To evaluate the relative...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca,
Editor’s note: The following is part four of a four-part series that helps you to evaluate different breeding programs, which bulls are optimal for your herd, and how much they’re worth. (See part one, part two and part three).
Different traits...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Editor’s note: The following is part two of a four-part series that will help you to evaluate different breeding programs, which bulls are optimal for your herd, and how much they’re worth. (See part one).
Bull...
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: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Calving is a natural process, but sometimes disease, weather, and many other factors can cause stress. How can beef producers best prepare newborn calves to get a healthy start? What are some effective ways to...
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Saskatchewan has announced a five-year partnership and $250,000 contribution from research-driven pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. that will support advancements in innovation and leadership at the Livestock and Forage Centre...
