Corn grazing is becoming more popular across Canada because producers can grow more biomass on less land. If you are planning on grazing corn this winter, here are five tips to help you make the most of the corn grazing season:
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Five tips for grazing corn this winter
Don’t let high winter feed costs stall reproductive momentum
Management: News Roundup from the October 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Across Canada dry conditions are contributing to a poor hay crop and uncertain feed grain production. Consequently, winter feed costs for cows are moving higher. Planning now for winter feeding provides an opportunity to utilize available feed resources most efficiently. Pregnancy-checking and assessing body condition of cows can help you make the best use of[...]
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The economics of preg-checking
Research: News Roundup from the October 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The major economic benefit of preg-checking is the money saved by not wintering open cows. However, it has been noted that preg-checking is not always worthwhile, as the increased revenue due to higher prices for cows in the spring and the additional weights put on in the winter could more than offset winter feeding costs.[...]
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Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein receives 2017 Canadian Beef Industry Award
Lethbridge researcher presented with Outstanding Research and Innovation award at Canadian Beef Industry Conference
A nationally and internationally respected researcher of beef cattle health and welfare has been awarded the 2017 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, PhD, was honoured Aug. 17 at the 2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein is a Senior Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, Alta., and holds[...]
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Pain control gaining priority among beef producers
For Saskatchewan beef producers Tamara and Russ Carter administering a pain control product to calves prior to branding and castration procedures was just the right thing to do
Over the past three calving seasons the Carters, who ranch near Lacadena in southwest Saskatchewan, have been treating spring calves with an injection of Metacam just prior to processing. The product from Boehringer Ingelheim has been on the market for several years. It was developed as an anti-inflammatory and pain relief product, quite commonly used[...]
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Recent bison deaths in North Battleford caused by anthrax
Disease has a highly rapid onset in cattle resulting in sudden death
With high temperatures and drought, cattle and bison are at a higher risk of anthrax. Two bison deaths northwest of North Battleford, Saskatchewan have recently been confirmed as caused by anthrax, and seven others are suspected. Producers are encouraged to keep a watchful eye and to refresh their memories on what to do when anthrax[...]
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Measuring changes in the quality of Canadian beef
Beef Cattle Research Council – We know that not every animal coming through the packer’s doors is ideal. Some have horns, extra mud, too much fat cover, bruises an even injection lesions which must the trimmed off. The more work needed to prepare a carcass for the cooler, the less profit it brings. Other losses[...]
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Cost of production first steps: Production indicators
Last month’s announcement of the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) is welcome news. This spring, cow-calf producers will have the opportunity to lock in prices for their 2014 calves. When deciding which level of coverage to take, it would be useful to know what price a producer needs to break-even. The break-even price on[...]
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