Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Independent researchers* recently measured colostrum from scours-vaccinated cows for general antibody levels needed to achieve successful passive transfer, plus for specific antibody levels needed to maximize immunity against scour-causing pathogens. In samples meeting the industry...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
This project seeks to improve the competitiveness of Canadian beef producers by significantly increasing selection efficiency combining the estimation of genomic breeding values with functional studies. A more complete understanding of the genes and regulatory...
Source: Scientific Reports
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Abstract
Cannabinoid production for medicinal purposes has renewed interest in utilizing byproducts of industrial hemp (IH) as a feed source for livestock. However, the presence of bioactive residues in animal tissues may pose a risk to consumers. The...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
Abstract
Background
High-grain diets that meet the energy requirements of high-producing ruminants are associated with a high risk of rumen disorders. Mild acid treatment with lactic acid (LA) has been used to modify the degradable characteristics of grains...
In dairy cows, the impact of heat stress can be easily measured by its effects on milk production and through many physiological or behavioral indicators. In beef cattle, the signs of heat stress are much less published and communicated....
Source: Canfax Research Services
The Canadian beef production system with the majority of calves born over a relatively short period of time in the spring requires a variety of production systems in order to spread out slaughter year round for...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
Although feed costs are a major factor influencing the profitability of beef production, successful reproduction in the cow-calf sector is a primary driver affecting profitability. The number and percentage of cows successfully bred during...
Source: University of Manitoba
Team:
Project Leader (Manitoba): Dr. Kim Ominski, Dept. Animal Science, University of Manitoba Email: k_ominski@umanitoba.ca
Co-Investigators: Karin Wittenberg (U of M), Gary Crow (U of M); John Basarab and Susan Markus (Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development), Vern Baron...
Source: Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, Lana Haight
There has been a lot of “buzz” in the beef cattle industry surrounding the benefits of polycrops, says Jacqueline Toews, a Master of Science candidate at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
This research project will provide comprehensive cow and progeny performance data on the practice of total confinement feeding of beef cows on a year-round basis as compared to traditional wintering of cows in dry lot...
