Stories by Beef Cattle Research Council

Craig Lehr is one of five Alberta reps on the Beef Cattle Research Council. The organization is profiling the innovative practices of its council members, including Lehr’s operation near Medicine Hat.

Double cropping and low-stress handling pay dividends

Short Grass Ranches benefits from grazing a second feed crop and a new low-stress handling system

By Beef Cattle Research Council July 24, 2020

The Beef Cattle Research Council has launched a new series looking at the innovative practices and strategies of producers who are members of the council. (There are 14 council members representing provincial beef organizations.) Here is an excerpt from the first instalment of the series, which can be found in the blog section of beefresearch.ca. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Forages, Livestock

Five tips for grazing corn this winter

By Beef Cattle Research Council November 16, 2018

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:

Higher feed costs are expected to have an impact on all types of winter feeding systems.

News, News Roundup

Don’t let high winter feed costs stall reproductive momentum

Management: News Roundup from the October 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Beef Cattle Research Council October 10, 2018

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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Cow-Calf, News, News Roundup

The economics of preg-checking

Research: News Roundup from the October 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Beef Cattle Research Council October 18, 2017

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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From left: Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director; Matt Bowman, BCRC Vice-Chair; Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein; Ken Perlich, Perlich Bros Auction Market; Andrea Brocklebank, BCRC Executive Director.

Beef Cattle, News

Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein receives 2017 Canadian Beef Industry Award

Lethbridge researcher presented with Outstanding Research and Innovation award at Canadian Beef Industry Conference

By Beef Cattle Research Council August 22, 2017

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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Beef Cattle, Livestock

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

By Beef Cattle Research Council April 15, 2016

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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Beef Cattle

Recent bison deaths in North Battleford caused by anthrax

Disease has a highly rapid onset in cattle resulting in sudden death

By Beef Cattle Research Council July 16, 2015

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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Beef Cattle, Livestock

Measuring changes in the quality of Canadian beef

By Beef Cattle Research Council May 14, 2014

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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Livestock

Cost of production first steps: Production indicators

By Beef Cattle Research Council, Kathy Larson February 20, 2014

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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Hemp industry looking forward despite hurdles

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week

GFM Network News

Hemp industry looking forward despite hurdles

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week

Author Archives Beef Cattle Research Council

Double cropping and low-stress handling pay dividends

Five tips for grazing corn this winter

Don’t let high winter feed costs stall reproductive momentum

The economics of preg-checking

Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein receives 2017 Canadian Beef Industry Award

Pain control gaining priority among beef producers

Recent bison deaths in North Battleford caused by anthrax

Measuring changes in the quality of Canadian beef

Cost of production first steps: Production indicators

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