A look at how labour intensity, herd size and calving season shape profitability across Canadian cow-calf operations.
Sweat equity or just sweat? What labour means for profitability on cow-calf operations
Unpaid labour accounts for 85 per cent of total labour costs on Canadian cow-calf operations, and tracking it accurately can reveal whether producers are building equity or just working for free
Winter Feed: The key to competitive cow-calf production
Homegrown feed management is the key differentiator between profit and loss
Control winter feed costs to boost cow-calf profits. Benchmarks show how management drives forage competitiveness.
Building reputation cattle: Consistency and quality drive premiums through every cycle
Focus on quality, transparency and verified practices to survive the cattle cycle's price swings
Learn how to maximize your profits by building reputation cattle through consistent genetics, health protocols, and VBP+ certification.
Raising or purchasing replacement heifers?
If you're getting ready for the next phase of the cattle cycle, take a look at your replacement heifer cost
Successful producers focus on selecting cows that thrive in their specific operational genetic, phenotypic and management conditions.
