Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The organic industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Canada. Organic farming techniques can help improve soil health, promote biodiversity, and boost farm resilience in the face of climate change.
Today, to mark the...
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Written by Adam Hartfiel and Sandra Stuttgen
Bringing new calves to the feedlot is stressful for them due to transportation, adjusting to a new home, changing feed, exposure to disease, and establishing social order...
Source: Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Aakilah S. Hernandez, Gabriel A. Zayas, Eduardo E. Rodriguez, Kaitlyn M. Sarlo Davila, Fahad Rafiq, Andrea N. Nunez, Cristiane Gonçalves Titto & Raluca G. Mateescu
Abstract
Background
Thermal stress in subtropical regions is a major limiting...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Using basic care practices daily can reduce calf illness and death on your farm. Managing heifer calves can help you make sure they:
Enter the milking herd quickly.
Become strong, healthy and high-producing cows.
There’s no single...
Source: Michigan State University
Cora Okkema, Jerad Jaborek, Phil Durst, Michigan State University Extension and Zelmar Rodriguez, DVM, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Producers are reminded to review their farm’s biosecurity practices, paying close attention to management procedures when dealing with suspected...
Source: University of Arkansas
Generally success or failure in the cow/calf business depends to a large extent upon doing the right things at the right times. This is especially true when it comes to beef cattle reproduction management. Reproduction is...
Source: South Dakota State University
Economically important traits for beef cattle evaluation discussed below are live weight, dressing percent, muscling, fat thickness, yield grade and quality grade.
Live Weight
Beef cattle have a wider range of market weights compared to other species...
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation news release
WASHINGTON, - The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024...
CBS Bio Platforms bio-catalyst feed additive Optimax E shows breakthrough results to optimize efficient sustainable high yielding production. Dairy results are now available and additional studies are further investigating advantages for beef cattle.
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help...
Source: FCC
Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Sustainability Incentive Program is once again open to applicants in partnership with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and McCain Foods.
FCC encourages eligible cattle producers and potato growers to explore the benefits of...
