USask drinking water study shows beef cattle can tolerate high levels of sulphates
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Lana Haight
Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have published a study that shows beef cattle can tolerate...
The importance of trace minerals
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
“Optimizing calving outcomes in cow-calf herds through more effective management of micronutrient supplementation programs.”
Project No.: ANH.10.14
Lead Researchers: Dr. Cheryl Waldner (Western...
The economics of preg-checking
Source: Canfax Research Services, A Division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
As cow-calf margins tighten, producers are looking for ways to cut costs to support margins....
Environmental Value of Ontario Beef Production and Agricultural Grasslands
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Executive Summary
Many consumers want transparent information about where their food comes from and the impacts that food production has on...
Beef Quality: The Actual Research Challenge for Consumer Satisfaction
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Authors: Angela Cánovas1, Pablo Augusto de Souza Fonseca1, Maria Malane Magalhães Muniz1,2, Alexandra Livernois1, University of...
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...
Effects of Feeding Finishing Cattle Essential Oils And/Or Organic Acid: Growth Performance, Meat Quality,...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
An alternative approach to feeding cattle with antibiotics is to replace antibiotics with other feed ingredients that have...
New drug protocol may reduce pain during castration
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Amanda Loeffen
A Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) researcher and his team are looking into new options for pain...
Cost Of Manure Management
Source:Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Manure, when used properly, is a valuable resource for the cropping or forage sectors, but handling it comes with a...
Keep Grazing- Exploring cattle grazing as a riparian management tool
Source: Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives
With lead researcher Dr. Alex Koiter of Brandon University
Riparian areas are a key part of many strategies to limit...