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The goal of a breeding program is to wean a calf from each cow exposed to a bull on an annual basis. Breeding programs should also be directed toward maximizing the value of the calf crop by maintaining a compact breeding season to produce a uniform calf crop that will wean off heavier on average […] Read more

Straw is a major ingredient in beef cow rations this year due to the shortage and high cost of hay in many parts of the country, particularly Western Canada. With the cold of winter now upon us and herds entering the third stage of gestation it’s important to understand the special considerations when feeding straw-based […] Read more

Environmental stewardship is a family affair on the Simonson ranch in the Missouri Coteau south of Dinsmore, Sask., where Daryk, Bonnie and their children, Denae, Karmen and Shae, ranch with Daryk’s parents, Elmer and Faye. The family was the recipient of Saskatchewan’s 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award. Daryk and Bonnie are the fourth generation on the […] Read more

Employees at a B.C. community pasture with a long history of predator problems were at their wits’ end. Attacks were happening year after year despite the use of poisons and other means to remove wolves. All of that changed five years ago, after the wildlife control specialist from the Wild Predator Loss, Control and Compensation […] Read more