Fence-Line and TMR Feeding Systems for Beef Cows
Understanding feed analysis
Beef breeding season management
Results of recent Cow-Calf Production Survey across Canada
Weaning beef calves
Drylot beef cow-calf production
Boehringer Ingelheim forges partnership with USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence
Record keeping and management on Western Canadian farms and ranches
Achieving a successful calving season
Feeding cattle during Manitoba winters
Home Cow Calf
Cow Calf
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: C. Wand
Reduced Feeding Costs = Increased Profit
The significant costs associated with feeding the beef...
Source:University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Resources:
Dr. Rick Rasby, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Jeremy Martin, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Feed costs represent the largest annual operating cost for most commercial cow-calf...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
In analyzing the cow-calf industry, the four factors that are more commonly used by producers as...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Industry data provided by production surveys can serve as a benchmark for production performance across the country. Historical production surveys include...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Barry Potter - Livestock Specialist/OMAFRA
Introduction
Weaning time is stressful for the mother cow and her...
Source: North Dakota State University
Why Consider Drylot?
In a practical sense, it means feeding confined cows and calves forages, crop residues and grains that may...
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Saskatchewan has announced a five-year partnership and $250,000 contribution from research-driven pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada)...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Project Title:
Factors affecting the adoption and exploitation of data management systems in the Canadian beef industry
Researchers:
Eric Micheels PhD eric.micheels@usask.ca
Eric Micheels, PhD....
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Preventative activities
In consultation with a veterinarian, develop an annual vaccination program. Keep accurate records of dates and products administered...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Manitoba cattle are subject to considerable environmental stress during the winter months. They must adapt to prolonged cold...