Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, a Manitoba-based model suggests. The post Calf hormone implants can give environmental, financial wins appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsLivestock & Production Tips - Grainews
As we approach spring we should be preparing to plant and produce enough forage to support the needs of our livestock for the whole year.| Canadian Cattlemen
Tips for feeding cows in the last stages of pregnancy so they deliver healthy calves.| Canadian Cattlemen
The hay is baled and stacked in the yard. Now’s the time to decide how to feed it. If the current method wastes a significant amount of feed, it might be time to re-evaluate your feeding system. Bale grazing has become more popular in recent years. Before an entire feeding system is switched over to […] Read more The post Evaluating options for feeding bales appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenForaging , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Diets fed to finishing cattle in Western Canada typically consist of more than 80 per cent barley grain and less than 15 per cent forage on a dry matter (DM) basis, along with minerals, vitamins and byproducts. These diets are inherently dry, enabling separation of individual ingredients at the time of delivery and as cattle […] Read more The post Reducing ration sorting by feedlot cattle appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
As we approach the end of the fall calf run, feedlots are working diligently to get new calves on full feed as quickly as possible. This fall brought above-average temperatures and fewer storms, making it easier for feedlots to get calves settled and eating well. With calf prices at record highs, these calves must grow […] Read more The post Cattle growth-enhancing technologies: A win-win for beef producers and consumers appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenLivestock , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Examines feed requirements of big vs. small beef cows, as well as weaning weights of the calves.| Canadian Cattlemen
Research comparing corn to barley diets for cattle in feedlots.| Canadian Cattlemen
As summer ends and fall begins, beef cattle producers will soon start weaning their calves. During this period, cows will return from summer pastures and undergo pregnancy testing. This is an excellent time to evaluate the body condition of your cows. Weaker cows with low body condition should be grouped together and provided with extra […] Read more The post When the cows come home: Fall and winter feeding considerations appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
He says the goal is to generate genetic markers so future cattle producers can purchase a tool based on those genetic markers.| Canadian Cattlemen
Feed supplies are deficient in many areas of the country. Stretching limited forage feed supply while keeping animals healthy, in good condition and| Canadian Cattlemen