Thin cows require more feed over the winter
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Do thin cows have more difficulty making it through the winter?
Thin cows have less fat cover than cows in good...
Herd Health Management
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 3.1
Pain and discomfort caused by health issues...
Consumption of foreign objects
Source: VBP+ Fact Sheet
HARDWARE DISEASE
When cattle accidentally consume foreign material, such as sharp pieces of metal, hardware disease can occur. These objects can settle...
Beef Cattle Nutrient Requirements
Source: Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
Description:
Beef cattle nutrient requirements can vary with different factors, such as the stage of production, age, breed, weight,...
Optimum Condition = Maximum Production
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
When feed supplies are short, it may be tempting to feed less and allow cows to lose body condition,...
Winter Feeding and Shelter Requirements for Cattle
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Manitoba's harsh winters can be very challenging for cattle.
The extremely cold weather coupled with the wind chill and...
Vitamin supplementation for beef animals
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Why is Vitamin Supplementation required?
Vitamin A, D, and E, are fat soluble vitamins that are required in a properly balanced...
Livestock Water Quality
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
A number of factors affect the quality of surface water sources. Nutrient loading from spring or summer run-off, little to no re-charge...
Bedding
Source: VBP+
Facts
Bedding is used through all phases of cattle production to provide comfort, insulation, protection and traction. It confirms the producer’s commitment to animal...
Options for Extending the Grazing Season
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Extended grazing allows livestock to return most of the nutrients they consume directly to the landscape where they...