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Grass farming suits this environmentally sensitive area of the country

By Debbie Furber February 8, 2010

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

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That equals profit

By Steve Kenyon February 8, 2010

My basic philosophy on business management is that even though the production component of my business is important, it needs to be dictated by economics and finances. With that being said, most of my articles have all been about production practices. Shame on me! I would ask you to bear with me while I touch […] Read more

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A CHECKLIST FOR VERIFIED BEEF PRODUCTION

January 18, 2010

SOP 1 Animal Health Management Store animal health products according to label directions. Record all individual animal or group treatments on a permanent record. Use all products according to label directions, or in the case of extra-label use, according to a written veterinary prescription. Securely restrain cattle to avoid potential bent or broken needles. Make […] Read more

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Tips for warming cold or frozen newborn calves

Any calf with a temperature below 37.7 C (100 F) needs assistance and warming. There are several ways to safely warm calves, and the methods you choose will generally depend on your facilities

By Heather Smith Thomas January 18, 2010

Precautions with Hot Water The quickest way to thaw a frozen calf is with warm water, but if you use this method make sure the water is not too hot. If it’s very much above normal body temperature, it may damage the skin — which is already compromised if it’s been frostbitten. Rapid thaw at […] Read more

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SEPTICEMIA IN CALVES

By Heather Smith Thomas January 18, 2010

Occasionally a calf develops infection in which bacteria or their toxins get into the bloodstream and travel throughout the body, creating a condition called septicemia. Some toxin-forming bacteria rapidly cause death. The calf goes into shock when internal organs are damaged and start shutting down. In some instances the infection may localize, creating internal abscesses, […] Read more

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A small amount of traction is sometimes enough to get things moving

By Roy Lewis Dvm January 18, 2010

There have been several instances in my practice where an unexplained delay in calving has resulted in stillborn or weak calves because the calving process was too long. I would hazard a guess most producers have run into this problem at one time or another. Although not much research has been done on this subject, […] Read more

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Here’s an idea for those who don’t want to skin a calf

By Stan Harder January 18, 2010

— Stan Harder DEAD CALF DISPOSAL As novice producers we maintained our pattern of trial and error in searching for the best method of death loss management in our cattle herd. Some producers had no problem enduring the agony of a cow bellowing until her voice seized from overuse, or watching her run along and […] Read more

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Clearing The Airways

By Karen Dallimore January 18, 2010

There’s not much time to make a difference to a calf that’s not breathing. Hopefully the calf has a heartbeat; the objective then becomes getting it to breathe on its own. At that moment you’re on the spot and you’ve got to use what you’ve got handy. You need to clear the mucous from the […] Read more

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TWO CASES OF PERIPARTUM DISORDERS

By Jeff Grognet January 18, 2010

The peripartum period — late gestation, parturition, and early lactation — is a stressful time for a beef cow. She is at high risk for metabolic disorders, but also gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. The key is to expect them and be ready to act, but hopefully try to prevent them. Dr. David Van Metre from […] Read more

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Some calving ideas from Ontario VBP co-ordinator Dan Ferguson

By Ray Burley January 18, 2010

Dan Ferguson is a bundle of energy. In addition to running a medium-sized cow-calf operation he is a staff member at the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association where since 2003 he has been Verified Beef Production/Quality Starts Here co-ordinator and CCIA liaison. For VBP he travels the province conducting seminars on recommended practices. As CCIA liaison he […] Read more

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Grass farming suits this environmentally sensitive area of the country

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A CHECKLIST FOR VERIFIED BEEF PRODUCTION

Tips for warming cold or frozen newborn calves

SEPTICEMIA IN CALVES

A small amount of traction is sometimes enough to get things moving

Here’s an idea for those who don’t want to skin a calf

Clearing The Airways

TWO CASES OF PERIPARTUM DISORDERS

Some calving ideas from Ontario VBP co-ordinator Dan Ferguson

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