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Weak calf syndrome
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Christoph Wand - Beef Cattle, Sheep and Goat Nutritionist/OMAFRA
Poor summer weather conditions and...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
This cost and return report analyzes the performance of participating Alberta cow-calf operations from 2014 to 2018.
“As 2019 draws to...
Source: Alberta Beef
PROJECT NO.: CAAP-P074/2018R033R
LEAD RESEARCHERS: Nick Allan (Chinook Contract Research)
COLLABORATORS: Merle Olson, Barbara Olson, Denis Nagel (Solvet/Alberta Veterinary Laboratories); Brenda Ralston, Andrea Hansen...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Knowing which cows are pregnant can help with strategic selection of the herd.
In a year where feed supplies are tight,...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Extremely low temperatures and wind can increase energy requirements 20-50%. Increase feed accordingly.
Monitor body...
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Results of the Western Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network study led by researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
A look at some of the issues facing cow-calf producers as temperatures drop.
“Feed quality and quantity in the province is...
80% of calf mortality (from 0 to 21 days) is due to scours.1 But you can prevent it with vaccination. Take part in a...
When it comes to future productivity, there’s nothing more important than fetal protection. Take part in a free one-hour online webinar for producers with...
Source: Alberta Beef
PROJECT NO.: 0007-034
RESEARCH INSTITUTION: University of Saskatchewan (Western College of Veterinary Medicine)
LEAD RESEARCHER: Dr. Cheryl Waldner
Background:
Calves born with ‘weak calf syndrome’ are...