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...
Body Condition Scoring
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Body condition scoring is a management tool designed to assess body reserves or fat accumulation of an animal. It is a...
Wintering Livestock Using Alternate Day Feeding
Source: Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
There are a number of strategies employed by livestock producers to incorporate feeds of differing value...
K-State beef cattle experts discuss how nutrition and stress in utero impact animals for...
Dec. 14, 2021
MANHATTAN, Kan. — During pregnancy, regular checkups are key for mother and baby to maintain good health. The same is true for beef...
Reducing calves’ castration pain drives research
Source: University of Saskatchewan, Jessica Colby
Canada’s national codes of practice for the care and handling of both beef and dairy cattle recommend that male...
Be Mindful Of Minerals
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
What mineral supplementation do I need and when do I need it?
Beef producers might know they should supplement their herds...
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,...