Source: Canadian Journal of Animal Science
Authors: G. Manafiazar, V.S. Baron, L. McKeown, H. Block*, K. Ominski, G. Plastow, and J.A. Basarab
Abstract
This study quantified methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) production from beef heifers and cows classified for residual feed...
Source: Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives
Pollinators and natural enemies of pests may improve the health of agroecosystems. Have you considered practices to enhance them on your farm? If so, the University of Manitoba wants to partner with you for...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Quick facts
Temperatures above 80F and 90F put cattle at moderate and high risk, respectively.
Heavy, dark-hided or poor immune system cattle are at higher risk.
Heat stress causes poor feed intake, reduced daily gain...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: C. Wand – Beef, Sheep and Goat Nutritionist/OMAFRA; C. Richardson – Animal Care Specialist/OMAFRA
Clean snow can be an economical water source for mature Ontario ewes and beef cows....
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
Finishing beef cattle are commonly fed ionophores (monensin, lasalocid) to control and prevent coccidiosis and ruminal acidosis by altering rumen fermentation. Finishing beef cattle are often fed antibiotics, specifically tylosin phosphate, to reduce the...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: C. Richardson and N. Noecker
Electric prods are commonly used to move cattle into and through handling facilities and onto trucks. The prod is a tool designed to assist the handler...
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Widespread concern over global warming has spurred an emerging need to mitigate the release of “Cow Flatulence” which is lost as methane gas. Diet modification through the use of Micro-Aid®, an all-natural, feed additive, is one means...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title: Determining the minimum fibre requirement for feedlot cattle and improving the empirical prediction of ruminal pH
Researchers: Greg Penner Ph.D. and Katie Wood Ph.D. greg.penner@usask.ca
Greg Penner Ph.D. (University of Saskatchewan); Katie Wood Ph.D. (University...
Source: Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine whether response to selection for carcass weight (CW), conformation (CC) and fat (CF), and the association between heterosis and carcass performance varied by herd environment in...
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
Project No.: 0009-027
Research Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Lead Researcher: Bruce Coulman
Background:
Barley and oats are important annual forage crops used in western Canada for silage, green feed and swath grazing. Barley has been more widely used because it...
