The fall run is not just a busy time of year for auction marts. For cow-calf and feedlot producers, fall is a mad dash of buying and selling. At times like this, it becomes hard to remember some key points related to food safety and animal care that become relevant when shipping calves or other […] Read more
Preparing to ship cattle safely during the fall run
Using the VBP+ Shipping Record to maintain food safety, animal care and public trust
Choosing safe days to graze
Using the VBP+ Record of Herbicide or Pesticide Use on Pasture or Harvested Feed to maintain food safety
Pesticides are important tools available to control undesirable species on pasture and cropland. Herbicides, fungicides and insecticides can boost forage or crop yields and reduce toxic or unpalatable weeds in a stand. However, producers must pay attention to pesticide labels to avoid risks to food safety and animal health and performance. (see pesticide record sample […] Read more
Planning for herd health
Identifying the key elements of a herd health protocol using the VBP+ sample record template
A herd health protocol is a document that outlines a producer’s plan for annual vaccinations and procedures, as well as treatments for common on-farm diseases. Created with a veterinarian, this plan includes timing of procedures, necessary supplies and identification of the cattle involved. While it is always a producer’s goal to avoid needing to treat […] Read more
New requirements for animal transfer of care documents
News Roundup from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
On February 20, 2020, the Health of Animals Regulations: Part XII: Transport of Animals was amended. While the name of this legislation may not ring a bell, most producers caught word of the reduction in maximum allowed intervals without feed, water and rest for animals in transport. However, this is far from the whole story. […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
