Beef cow rations and winter feeding guidelines
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Feeding beef cattle during Saskatchewan winters can be a challenging experience. Frame size, body condition, feed quality, types of feed and...
Factors affecting nutrient requirements
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Stage of Production
Nutritional requirements of beef cattle are influenced by the stage of production. This production cycle, which...
Gut health in cattle
Source: PennState Extension
Poor gut health can negatively affect overall cattle health status and performance. By maintaining ideal gut health, animal health and performance will...
10 Ways to reduce the risk of barn fire
Source: Farm&Food Care Ontario
This factsheet contains practical best management practices (BMPs) to assist Ontario farmers in reducing the risk of barn fires. Barn fires...
Feeding frozen grain to cattle
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Frozen grain can be fed successfully to cattle and, when available, can be a cost-effective energy source.
Grains are used...
Handling and moving cattle
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.1
There is less risk of injury...
Molds and mycotoxins – effects of moldy feed and mycotoxins on cattle
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
"Differences of opinion exist regarding the role of molds and mycotoxins in livestock problems basically because...
Winter feed supplies
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Hay
Perennial forages require plentiful moisture by early May to yield well later in the year. Don't wait for the first hay...
Feeding moldy grain to cattle
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Alfredo DiCostanzo, Extension animal scientist and Michael Murphy, former professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Quick facts
Mold can grow on grain...
Disbudding and dehorning
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.4
Codes Of Practice
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Beef Cattle
Bison
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