Source: Alberta Beef Producers
Project No.: 0011-008
Lead Researchers: Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge)
Collaborators: Dr. Eugene Janzen, Dr. Karin Orsel, Dr. Ed Pajor (University of Calgary); Dr. Mike Jelinski, Dr. Craig Dorin (Veterinary Agri-Health Services); Dr. Jan Shearer,...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title:
Evaluation of Distillers’ Grains from Ethanol Plants for Feedlot Cattle
Researchers:
Wenzhu Yang yangw@agr.gc.ca
Tim McAllister, Karen Beauchemin, Darryl Gibb (AAFC Lethbridge) and John McKinnon (University of Saskatchewan)
Background
When bio-ethanol is produced from corn, wheat or other grains,...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Understanding feed inventories in advance of winter feeding can help you anticipate any shortages and plan accordingly. Without this information, you may find yourself in a situation where your feed costs...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
A recent session at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference discussed management strategies to reduce dependence on antibiotics.
The Bov-Innovation 1.0 session brought judicious use of antibiotics to the forefront during the fourth annual Canadian Beef Industry...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Periodic drought and feed shortages are part of the livestock scene in Saskatchewan. Take the time to plan for the next dry period as soon as the current one ends. There are three main areas to...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title: Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Protein Value of Feeding Ethanol By-Products to Beef Cattle
Researchers: Wenzhu Yang, Ph.D. yangw@agr.gc.ca Wenzhu Yang, Ph.D. and Karen Beauchemin, Ph.D. (AAFC Lethbridge)
Background:
Optimizing protein formulation in the diet of growing...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
For feedlot producers, feed costs have historically represented between 50 - 70% of the cost of production and during periods of high corn prices these costs can increase to over 80%....
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
The use of roller compacted concrete (RCC) to improve pen floor durability is growing in Alberta’s beef feeding industry.
“We have seen quite a bit of interest in RCC for feedlot pen floors because of the...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ask some prairie feedlot operators, and they will tell you that providing bedding material for cattle during the winter months comes with several benefits – both to livestock and to the pocketbook.
Barley straw has traditionally...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
When choosing feed for livestock, consider its nutritive value, bulkiness or lack of bulk, presence of other substances and health problems related to its use.
Hay
Dehydrated alfalfa pellets and cubes
Dehydrated alfalfa pellets consist of finely ground artificially...
