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 $250,000 contribution from research-driven pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. that will support advancements in innovation and leadership at the Livestock and Forage Centre...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Importance of Body Condition Scoring to Cattle Producers
Body condition is an expression of the amount of body fat that an animal is carrying. It is a one management tool that can be used to predict...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title: Building long-term capacity for resilient cow-calf production systems through creation of a forage industry chair supporting training and research in evaluation and utilization
Researchers: Emma McGeough, Ph.D., Karin Wittenberg, Ph.D. and Paul Jefferson, Ph.D. Emma.Mcgeough@umanitoba.ca...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Industry data provided by production surveys can serve as a benchmark for production performance across the country. Historical production surveys include the Alberta Cow-Calf Audit (1986-88, 1997-1998) and “Reproductive Efficiency and Calf survival in Ontario Beef...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Do you know what day you will be breeding your cows this year? With the fixed-time insemination protocol developed by the University of Guelph at the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station, you...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Reproduction is the single most important factor in the productivity of a cow-calf operation. Body condition (amount of fat cover) is a key factor in reproductive success. New research from the Western College of Veterinary...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Economics and Competitiveness
The Economics Section, Agriculture and Forestry, works directly with producers across the province through its AgriProfit$ Business Analysis & Research program. Participating cow/calf producers receive a customized business analysis of their operations and...
