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....
View ArticleFall 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....
View ArticleFeeding 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleBetter 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...
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 ArticleMinerals, 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...
View ArticleAlternative 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...
View ArticleDetermining 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...
View ArticleEffects 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,...
View ArticleFeedlot 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,...
View ArticleStraw 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...
View ArticleMeeting 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...
View ArticleAgribition 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...
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...
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 ArticleMatching 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...
View ArticleTesting 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 ArticleManaging 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...
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...
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