
Author Archives Tara Mulhern Davidson

A tale of two calving systems
Confined and pasture methods each have risks and benefits

Backgrounding basics – easing the transition from weaning to feeding
Backgrounding calves can add value, but does come with more risk. Learn how to manage those risks and shepherd calves through the post-weaning phase

Connecting farms, facts and feelings through storytelling
Two producers share tips for engaging an audience through video and social media platforms

Dung beetles may be small but they play a big role on pastures
These beetles turn manure into nutrients, improving the soil, increasing water infiltration and cutting pest fly populations

Silage packs a punch when harvested carefully
Protect your investment with these tips on everything from harvest timing to inoculants

Managing data on the ranch
Maintaining cattle records can pay off at the farm level and beyond

Tips for reducing antibiotic use on the ranch
Producers and veterinarians adapt to new rules around livestock antibiotic use

Breeding and calving heifers an evolution for Saskatchewan ranch
Synchronized breeding, AI program helps narrow down heifer-calving period at Grant Ranch

Cross Canada cattle transport — the journey and the destination count
Livestock transport is one subject for discussion at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference next week

Sharing cattle and cropland
A way to capture nutrients and opportunities
Holding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.