
Tag Archives Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Dealing with frostbite in calves
Animal Health: Warm air is usually better than warm water for treating a hypothermic calf

Kris Ringwall takes the reins at Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence
Extension’s role is “always to make producers think,” says former NDSU extension director

Alberta Supreme Show of Champions presented
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the December 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Beware of toxic plants in pastures
There are many toxic plants in Western Canada cattle producers need to steer clear of

Low-stress weaning for calves
A less stressful weaning process makes for healthier calves

New name and facilities for Western Beef Development Centre
A new facility at the University of Saskatchewan includes both cow-calf and forage research

Antibiotic use on Canadian cow-calf operations
Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

When should they go?
Make the best decision you can for the time

Use caution when testing livestock water quality with hand-held meters
Study compared test results of hand-held meters to laboratory results

Culling cattle for drought
Age is not the only factor you may need to consider