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Using TMR mixers on a beef operation

TMR mixers are becoming a bigger conversation in the beef industry in recent years

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan November 1, 2024

Although total mixed ration (TMR) mixers have been popular on dairy operations historically, they are becoming more common on beef operations, as well. TMR mixers are used primarily for ruminant animals. For both dairy and beef, there are benefits and challenges to implementing a TMR mixer into an operation. TMR mixer 101 TMR mixers usually […] Read more

The Beef Monitor tracks the weight of the cattle and provides accurate daily live weights.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News Roundup

Beef Monitor tracks weight gains, generates multi-day averages

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan October 31, 2024

Bob Ritchie, agricultural sales director of David Ritchie Implements Ltd., travelled all the way from Scotland and braved the heat at Ag in Motion in July to showcase his Beef Monitor. The Beef Monitor tracks the weight of the cattle and provides accurate daily live weights. According to the website of David Ritchie Implements Ltd., […] Read more

Lois and Tim Andrew of Andrew Ranches Limousin at Ag in Motion, near Langham, Sask.

Beef Cattle, Stockmanship

Livestock handling demos yield stockmanship insight at Ag in Motion

Rancher, livestock equipment reps share their thoughts and tips on low-stress cattle handling

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan October 7, 2024

The demos involving cattle are big hits at Ag in Motion, but part of what makes them so successful is the implementation of low-stress cattle handling. While most of Ag in Motion’s exhibitors focus on the grain side of the industry — machinery, small crop plots — there is a lively livestock area, as well. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Machinery

VIDEO: Trioliet feed mixer gets kudos from feedlot operator

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 18, 2024

Four manufacturers participated in the TMR mixer demonstrations at Ag in Motion this past July (watch our Penta, Jaylor and Highline videos), each looking to gain the attention of livestock producers when it comes to the value feed mixing offers for cattle producers. In our fourth and final video from the show, Ben Meinen talks […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Machinery

VIDEO: Producer feedback built into design of Highline’s TMR mixers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff August 23, 2024

Depending on the size of your cattle operation, the value that a TMR mixer can bring for you and your herd may be worth a closer look. In this video, field editor Melissa Jeffers-Bezan talks with Claude Rouault with Highline Manufacturing about its line of feed mixer offerings, getting the optimal ration for your animal, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

VIDEO: ‘Go slow to go fast’ when cattle handling

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff August 21, 2024

At Ag in Motion earlier this summer, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther took in the cattle handling equipment demonstrations at the farm show site. Here, she speaks with Gus Vigier with Tuff Livestock Equipment about low-stress cattle handling techniques and some of the safety features designed into its equipment.

Beef Cattle, Livestock

VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 29, 2024

The techniques and equipment used to handle livestock have improved over the years, making the job safer and less-stressful for cows and producers both. At Ag in Motion earlier this month, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther spoke with Garth Wright of Hi-Hog about how equipment can help support low-stress cattle handling methods.

Stephen Nicholson is predicting high demand for wheat and canola.

Crops, Markets

Good demand expected for Canada’s two biggest crops

By Sean Pratt July 22, 2024

Stephen Nicholson, global sector strategist of grains and oilseeds for Rabobank, said the U.S. hard red winter crop is big and getting larger as the weeks tick by. On the surface that sounds like it would be bad news for Canada's spring wheat growers, but he said big yields often correlate to low protein levels for U.S. HRWW.

Livestock

WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan July 22, 2024

Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. While the company was originally created for the agricultural industry, they have expanded into work for cabins, lighting and small power solutions.

Henok Dejene at STEP international reception. PHOTO: Janelle Rudolph

News

AIM attracts international visitors

By Janelle Rudolph July 22, 2024

Germany, Ethiopia, South Africa, Australia, Bangladesh and the U.S. were represented in the Ag in Motion attendance demographics this year.

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Using TMR mixers on a beef operation

Beef Monitor tracks weight gains, generates multi-day averages

Livestock handling demos yield stockmanship insight at Ag in Motion

VIDEO: Trioliet feed mixer gets kudos from feedlot operator

VIDEO: Producer feedback built into design of Highline’s TMR mixers

VIDEO: ‘Go slow to go fast’ when cattle handling

VIDEO: Less-stressed cattle means more cash at auction

Good demand expected for Canada’s two biggest crops

WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry

AIM attracts international visitors

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