Custom grazing cattle
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Custom grazing is an arrangement in which one person provides the pasture, water and grazing management expertise for another person’s livestock....
Water
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 2.2
Cattle need access to water of adequate...
Frost damaged and immature corn options
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
For farmers who experience a cool, wet spring, a wet fall and early frost, there are some options...
Can prebiotics and probiotics help avoid respiratory disease and antimicrobial treatment in beef cattle?
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Researchers:
Trevor Alexander PhD, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein PhD, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Background
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is among the most...
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Grōv Technologies announces world’s largest, indoor farming system for year-round animal feed
Source: Grōv Technologies news release
Grōv Technologies today announced its newest innovation in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) – the Olympus Tower Farm. Combining science and...
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...