Calving systems in Ontario
Beef cow rations and winter feeding guidelines
Two-stage weaning fact sheet
Winter feeding options for calves
Reproduction and calving management
Cattle vaccine basics
Calculating net returns from preconditioning programs
Preconditioning pays
Colostrum
Weaning
Home Cow Calf
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Source: Ontario MInistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The cow-calf industry is characterized by a unique combination of variation and tradition. Wide variety is...
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...
Source: Alberta Farm Animal Care
A Fact Sheet for the Canadian Beef Industry by: Dr. Melissa Moggy
Weaning is the process of stopping calves from drinking...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Many producers may be looking at retaining animals on the farm this fall, in particular producers who would normally...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.2
The majority of beef cows calve without...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator, cattle production systems
Quick facts:
The goal of vaccination is to provide protection from disease through immune...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.c
Low calf prices, low feed costs and good grass conditions make hardy arguments for retained ownership. Depending on the...
Source: CertifiedAngusBeef.com
Experts agree that a 45-day preconditioning period puts cattle on the path to feedyard success. Research from New Mexico State University found that...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
What is it?
Colostrum or “first milk” is produced in the initial secretions of the mammary gland following the birth...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 4.6
Weaning is the process of eliminating milk...