It’s Time To Start Thinking About Feed Testing
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
With cattle feed being swathed, harvested, or already in the silage bunk or bale now is the time to...
Handling Cattle – Work Smarter, Not Harder!
Source: Ontario Farm Animal Council
Cattle can sometimes be difficult to move and handle. Aggressive, stubborn, frightened or stressed cattle can all be unique challenges!
It...
Extreme cold
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 1.1.2
Although cattle can generally tolerate colder...
What’s in that feed pile? Why test feed and balance rations?
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
So you’ve got all your feed put up, know how much you’ve got and now want to determine...
Measuring and mitigating pain during castration
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title:
Effect of age and handling on pain assessment and mitigation of common painful routine management practices
Researchers:
Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, Ph.D. and...
High temperature and humidity
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 1.1.1
Cattle are generally able to tolerate...
Body Condition Scoring for Beef Cattle
Source: Farm & Food Care Ontario
Body condition scoring (BCS) can be used to assist producers with balancing feed requirements for beef cattle. It is...
Managing Digital Dermatitis in Beef Cattle
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Summary
Digital dermatitis is a painful foot condition causing lameness. The disease has been associated with several...
Canada and Ontario Support Beef and Hog Farmers During COVID-19
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million in emergency assistance for beef and hog farmers....
Veterinarians & Nutritionists Encourage Dairy & Beef Producers to Proactively Manage Heat Stress
Heat stress costs dairy and beef producers hundreds of millions each year. Proactive measures implemented before an extreme heat event can reduce immediate and...