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Working together works: Talking leadership with Stan Eby
Eby reflects on his leadership experience during two crises: the E. coli water contamination in Walkerton, Ontario, and BSE

Growing opportunities for veterinary telemedicine
A veterinarian shares when and how to use technology for virtual consultations

Tips for handling calving problems
While difficult or prolonged births are less common these days, it’s important to know when and how to intervene

Moving from planning to action on corporate sustainability
Officials from non-profits, animal health, foodservice and the processing industry discuss the challenges of setting and implementing corporate sustainability goals

Toxic dumps in backyards lead to lead poisoning

Wintering calves with the cow herd
Keeping calves on the cows over winter offers many benefits, these ranchers say, but producers may need to adjust their herd genetics and management practices

Setting up young cows for success
A researcher and a seedstock producer explain why a little extra consideration for heifers and first-calvers through the winter pays off later on, and offer ideas on how to make heifers’ lives easier

Translating beef cattle genetic data into profit
The new leader of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council aims to create greater value by capturing and sharing genetic information throughout the supply chain

Selecting a calving season
When considering a different calving season, think about what you want to accomplish and how moving the calving date might affect everything from winter feeding costs to pregnancy rates

From Recife to Edmonton: Dr. Gleise Silva takes the helm of new research chair
Silva has a reputation for creating opportunities and an interest in connections between multiple research areas