Understanding pre-natal nutrition’s effect on the expression of genetic potential in beef cattle
Source: Government of Manitoba
Cattle need good nutrition all year round, but of course there are times when they need more and better quality feedstuffs....
Can cinnamaldehyde prevent steers from dropping feed intake when animals are stressed?
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Dr. Wenzhu Yang of AAFC’s Lethbridge Research Centre is investigating the use of cinnamaldehyde, a plant essential oil from...
Use of beta agonists as a growth promoting feed additive for finishing beef cattle
Source: University of Wisconsin, Amy E. Radunz State Beef Extension Specialist University of Wisconsin- Madison
Growth promoters, such as implants and beta agonists, are available...
Wheat-based Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles for Growing and Finishing Cattle
.J. McKinnon and R. Beliveau
Department of Animal & Poultry Science
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A8
Introduction
Beef producers are hearing a lot about distillers’ dried...
Beef cattle water sulphate study shows more research is needed
Source: https://lfce.usask.ca/news/, By Lana Haigh
Saskatchewan has the benefit of having ample water available for cattle to drink, but much of that water has high...
Evaluating the impact of water quality for finishing beef cattle
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
Dr. Ira Mandell University of Guelph
Results Summary
Three beef cattle growth performance studies were conducted comparing the Bauer Energy Design...
Are we making the right transport decisions?
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
LEAD RESEARCHERS: Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada); Dr. Melissa Moggy (Alberta Farm Animal Care)
COLLABORATORS: Dr. Claire Windeyer (University of...
Teaching Cattle to Eat Leafy Spurge
Source: Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives
Project Details
At this First Street Pasture, MBFI is researching how to teach cattle to eat leafy spurge. This page provides...
Increasing silage yield and quality
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
PROJECT NO.: 0007-054
RESEARCH INSTITUTION: Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Field Crop Development Center (FCDC)
LEAD RESEARCHER: Dr. Pat Juskiw
Background:
Breeding work on cereal...
The “Pros” of Protein and the Merit of Methionine Supplementation in Late Pregnancy
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The last trimester is a crucial period for the cow to maintain body condition and body...