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Genome sequencing key to beef cattle specialist’s antimicrobial research
Source: University of Saskatchewan, Nykole King
Snyder joined the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) as a beef cattle...
Reminder: Don’t miss the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada May 10-14
Virtual event themed ‘Feeding the Future’ features latest knowledge and research
Scientific advances, new opportunities and outstanding networking — these are just a few of the many...
Managing bulls after the breeding season
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Over the course of the breeding season, bulls can lose between 100 and 200 lbs. of...
Canadian Beef Industry expands ambitious long-term goals
Source: CRSB
The Canadian beef industry knows it has a vital role to play in being part of the solution for climate change. Building upon...
Use Of NSAIDs (Pain Killers) At Calving By Dr. Roy Lewis, DVM
We, veterinarians, are using more and more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). One of the big areas to focus on is the pain associated with...
To Sell Or Background Calves? – Introducing The BCRC Backgrounding Calculator
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
“Should I sell or background my calves?” is a question most cow-calf producers face every year. Producers need to project whether...
Beef demand robust and increasing
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
The reopening of foodservice, strong exports and tighter global supplies are supportive for beef demand.
‘Although there are regional delays, foodservice...
Canadian Beef Improvement Network unveils Executive Committee
Source: Canadian Beef Improvement Network
The Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) is pleased to announce the members of its inaugural Executive Committee. Under the authority of...
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are providing financial assistance to...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced...
Rising global focus in view with launch of CBS Bio Platforms
New name for Canadian Bio-Systems reflects new era of expanding opportunity
Fast-rising prospects, combined with a long winning streak of innovation and expanding global markets...
U.S. is Still the Dominant Beef Export Market by: Kevin Grier
Statistics Canada recently released the December beef trade data. The data showed that Canada’s beef exports, not including offals, totaled about 379,000 tonnes for...
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Straw
Straw is a good alternative feed for beef cows when it is properly supplemented. See the beef section...
Positive response to new slaughter licence
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Over 170 On-Farm Slaughter Operation licences issued in Alberta.
‘There is tremendous interest in Alberta’s new On-Farm Slaughter Operation (OFSO) licence...
Government of Canada investing over $12 million to improve worker safety and increase capacity...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to Canada’s food system, while demonstrating the need for more diversified food processing...
Boost for USask research to bolster beef production with better biology approaches
Source: University of Saskatchewan
A multi-agency research team led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary reproductive biologist Dr. Gregg Adams (DVM, PhD) aims to make rapid strides in improving the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability...