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“Our podcasts are designed to target the consumer. We are not defending the Canadian cattle and meat industry, but we want to present a balanced approach for the consumer to make informed decisions.” – Dr. Kim Stanford, University of Lethbridge.
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Cows on the Planet aims to inform public about beef production

News Roundup from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cows on the Planet is a new podcast series designed to present balanced, science-based information on beef production, environmental issues and related topics to consumers. Dr. Kim Stanford, University of Lethbridge livestock pathogen researcher; Dr. Tim McAllister, one of Agriculture Canada’s leading ruminant nutritionists and microbiologists at Lethbridge; and David Hill, University of Lethbridge, have […] Read more
A calf wades through mud as Manitoba faces heavy rain.
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Colorado lows hammer Manitoba producers through calving season

While some cow-calf producers may make changes to their calving seasons, others plan to stay the course and hope for no repeats of this spring's weather

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When Theresa Zuk, a rancher based out of Arborg, Man., heard about the first Colorado low that swept through the province in the middle of April at the start of their calving season, she was nervous but knew they could handle it. The storm brought 29 centimetres of snow to Winnipeg, strong winds, and freezing […] Read more
Grazing management terminology: Animal units, AUMs and how to apply them
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Grazing management terminology: Animal units, AUMs and how to apply them

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Does it feel like grazing management information is shrouded in acronyms and terms that boggle the mind on first glance? Do you struggle to decipher terms like animal unit equivalents? And how does one go about calculating AUMs and then applying those numbers? Be reassured, you’re not alone! There’s a lot going on when sorting […] Read more
The Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association is gearing up to grow its membership as irrigation expands in the province.
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Saskatchewan farmers build upon irrigation association

News Roundup from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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With the hiring of their first-ever executive director, Jillian Brown, the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association (SIPA) is set to undergo a push for growth in both membership and activities, says Sandra Bathgate, a SIPA project organizer from Central Butte. Bathgate’s enthusiasm stems from the Saskatchewan government’s recognition of irrigation by granting the group secure funding […] Read more
A still from a Beef Cattle Research Council video on managing colostrum.
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Calf 911: Managing colostrum so newborn calves thrive

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 Ensuring newborn calves consume colostrum is one of the most important management strategies cow-calf operations can implement to promote healthy calves. Colostrum provides essential antibodies (such as immunoglobulin G or IgG) to a calf with virtually no immune system. Colostrum also contains fats, vitamins, proteins and other immune cells essential to provide the calf energy, […] Read more
Dr. Claire Windeyer demonstrates ways to revive a distressed newborn calf in a video by the Beef Cattle Research Council.
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Calf 911: Tips for resuscitating newborn calves

News Roundup from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Most cows deliver their calves with no issues. But the day a calf is born is still the highest-risk day of its life, says Dr. Claire Windeyer, associate professor of production animal health at the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine.  Things can go sideways quickly after a difficult labour, so knowing what to […] Read more
New requirements for animal transfer of care documents
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New requirements for animal transfer of care documents

News Roundup from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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On February 20, 2020, the Health of Animals Regulations: Part XII: Transport of Animals was amended. While the name of this legislation may not ring a bell, most producers caught word of the reduction in maximum allowed intervals without feed, water and rest for animals in transport. However, this is far from the whole story.  […] Read more

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