Testing for antimicrobial resistance in the feedlot
Source: Alberta Beef Producers “Assessment of feedlot cattle respiratory pathogens’ antibiotic sensitivity and development of a screening management tool for industry implementation.” Lead Researcher:...
View ArticleReplacing barley grain with wheat and grain screenings in feedlot diets (Fact...
Source: Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund Project Title: Research support to the establishment of a NIR network and feeding practices that will lower feed costs and improve net feed efficiency in...
View ArticleEffects of the galanin gene on ADG & fat deposition
Source: Alberta Beef Producers “Effects of a Genetic Variant in the Galanin Gene on Gain and Fat Deposition in Cattle” RESEARCH INSTITUTION: University of Saskatchewan L EAD RESEARCHER: Dr. Sheila...
View ArticleAlternative Feeds: New Web Page
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca, On most cattle operations, feed represents the largest single variable input cost. Livestock producers continually examine ways to reduce this...
View ArticleFeeding cattle beyond optimum market weight and finish
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Fact Sheet written by: T. Hamilton and B. Pogue Introduction When market prices are low, cattle feeders are sometimes tempted to hold cattle in...
View ArticleAntimicrobial resistance on arrival
Source: Alberta Beef Producers “A cross-sectional survey of cattle on entry to Alberta feedlots to measure prevalence and factors associated with antimicrobial resistance in respiratory isolates.” LEAD...
View ArticleSteer Clear Of Fatigued Cattle Syndrome by: Roy Lewis DVM
A few years ago cattle in an American feedlot went down during transport to a packing plant, and others developed severe lameness. This condition was eventually labeled fatigued cattle syndrome (FCS)...
View ArticleCost 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 cost. While many producers...
View ArticleStrategies to enhance the use of wheat grain in feedlot diets
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council Project Title: Further strategies to enhance the use of wheat grain in feedlot diets. Researchers: Tim McAllister, Ph.D. and Pierre Hucl Ph.D....
View ArticleValuing management in calves prior to feedlot arrival
Source: Alberta Beef Producers PROJECT NO.: ANH.12.18 LEAD RESEARCHERS: Dr. Cheryl Waldner (Western College of Veterinary Medicine) COLLABORATORS: John Campbell, Nathan Erickson (Western College of...
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