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Planning the next feed shortage

Source: Government of Saskatchewan Periodic drought and feed shortages are part of the livestock scene in Saskatchewan. Take the time to plan for the next dry period as soon as the current one ends....

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Fall graze to stretch the grass season

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Farmers with grazing livestock like cows, sheep and goats are learning to get many more days of grazing from their existing pastures....

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Feeding and caring for incoming feedlot cattle

Source: University of Minnesota Extension Hugh Chester-Jones, professor, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Sciences and Alfredo DiCostanzo, Extension animal scientist Quick facts...

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How To Get New Feedlot Calves Settled And Gaining Quickly; Advice From...

Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca Getting calves settled, keeping them healthy and getting them gaining involves serious management that considers many variables. A successful...

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Better ways to use antibiotics

Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry A recent session at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference discussed management strategies to reduce dependence on antibiotics. The Bov-Innovation 1.0 session...

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Feeding 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...

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Minerals, vitamins and macrominerals for beef cattle

Source: Government of Saskatchewan Mineral Requirements for animals Mineral requirements are based on the type, weight and age, as well as the rate of performance (weight gain, level of milk...

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Alternative feeds for beef cattle

Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Straw Straw is a good alternative feed for beef cows when it is properly supplemented. See the beef section on the Manitoba Agriculture website...

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Determining the minimum fibre requirement for feedlot cattle

Source: Beef Cattle Research Council Project Title: Determining the minimum fibre requirement for feedlot cattle and improving the empirical prediction of ruminal pH Researchers: Greg Penner Ph.D. and...

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Effects of feeding ethanol byproducts on manure nutrient levels

Source: Beef Cattle Research Council Project Title: Evaluation of Distillers’ Grains from Ethanol Plants for Feedlot Cattle Researchers: Wenzhu Yang yangw@agr.gc.ca Tim McAllister, Karen Beauchemin,...

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Feedlot lameness

Source: Alberta Beef Producers Project No.: 0011-008 Lead Researchers: Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge) Collaborators: Dr. Eugene Janzen, Dr. Karin Orsel,...

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Straw as a roughage source for beef cattle

Source: Source: Government of Saskatchewan The nutrients contained in roughage are determined by their stage of maturity at harvest. Generally, the earlier the stage of harvest, the higher the energy...

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Meeting water needs for winter grazing

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Late season and winter grazing can reduce your feed costs. Stockpiled forage makes good late season pasture. An acre of corn stalks will...

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Agribition pledges $100,000 to Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

Source: University of Saskatchewan Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced a contribution of $100,000 over the next decade to the University of Saskatchewan’s Livestock and Forage Centre of...

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Valuing 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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Strategies 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....

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Matching cattle type and feedlot performance

Source: University of Minnesoda Quick facts Starting weight and age greatly affect feed intakes. Large-framed cattle have more efficient gains because they are less mature than small-framed cattle at...

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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:...

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Managing risk of bovine respiratory disease

Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 3.3.1 Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a leading cause of sickness and mortality in the...

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Replacing 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...

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