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Jim had prepared a calving pasture with access to sheltered corrals with plenty of bedding.
Calving, Features

Cold stress in newborn calves

Veterinary Case Study: Although Jim had prepared a warm calving shelter, he hadn’t counted on a cold snap that threatened his newborn calves

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Jim came to the office to talk about the 20 Angus-cross heifers he bought last month, bred to calve in February, a month before his cows. The heifers were in great condition and Jim had a clean, warm, well-bedded shed to protect heifers ready to calve. He could watch new mothers for a few days […] Read more
The extreme heat cattle endured this past summer from soaring temperatures was a perfect example of potential water stress.
From the Ground Up, Livestock

Dealing with livestock stressors

From the Ground Up with Steve Kenyon

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A happy cow is a healthy cow. I can’t remember the first time, but I have heard that saying many times over the years. On my ranch, I have found it very beneficial to keep the livestock as stress-free as possible. When we talk about animal stress, most people think about animal handling when processing […] Read more
A Colorado low you say – only in Manitoba
Beef Cattle, Nutrition

A Colorado low you say – only in Manitoba

Understanding heat stress in beef cattle and the 'thermal neutral zone'

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There is a great deal of newsprint these days about the relative merits of a “Colorado High,” a subject I will leave readers to explore on their own. In May, however, Manitoba residents were introduced to a “Colorado Low,” an intense weather system that moved up from North Dakota and Montana over the Victoria Day long […] Read more
calf and mother in winter
Cow-Calf, Features

What to do about cold stress in newborns

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Calves born in cold weather may suffer adverse effects if they are unable to get right up and nurse before they become chilled. Dr. Steve Hendrick of Coaldale Veterinarians, Coaldale, Alta., says anyone calving during winter has to deal with these issues and it can be a challenge. “Make sure you have lots of bedding […] Read more
Cattle outside in a snowy field.
Beef Watch, News

Decoding the new National Beef Code of Practice

Animal Environment list of requirements

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For the Canadian Beef Industry the National Code of Practice is new. But for beef producers, dealing with the environment isn’t! The first chapter of the new code looks at Animal Environment, followed by Feed and Water, Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Transportation, and Euthanasia. It makes a logical progression for explaining the industry practices to […] Read more

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