Cattlemen’s Young Leaders participant refines her cow-calf operation with the help of mentorship
As bear, cougar and wolf populations rebound, ranchers are working with conservation officers, wildlife specialists and researchers to pinpoint and mitigate problems
News Roundup from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
While difficult or prolonged births are less common these days, it’s important to know when and how to intervene
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
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
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
Researchers are exploring disease prevention, economics and performance benefits on feeder calves
Veterinary Case Study: A dry summer likely encouraged Rosie the milk cow to graze plants she’d normally avoid, and the results were nearly disastrous
