BCRC: Drought-Related Resources for Cattle Producers
A complete overview that covers many producer considerations during and after a drought.
Beef Research
BCRC: Dr. John Campbell receives 2019 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
Dr. John Campbell is the winner of the 2019 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research…
BCRC: Beef’s Place in a Healthy Environment: Infographic
The Beef Cattle Research Council lays out research and information on why beef production is good…
BCRC: Bull Selection: New Calculator to Determine the Value of a Bull
Calculating a bull’s value through individual performance, the environment, management and calf price.
How much do Canadian consumers enjoy their home-cooked steaks?
To understand the satisfaction of Canadian beef consumers, a Retail Beef Satisfaction Benchmark was completed as…
Industry takes stock of achievements guided by the National Beef Strategy
The Canadian Beef Advisors have released a status update on the 2015-19 National Beef Strategy.
BCRC: Specified Risk Material (SRM) Disposal
The term specified risk material (SRM) refers to parts of cattle that could potentially contain the…
BCRC: Don’t let high winter feed costs stall your herd’s reproductive momentum
Across Canada dry conditions are contributing to a poor hay crop and uncertain feed grain production.…
BCRC: Economics of Raising or Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement
The cost of herd replacement accounts for about 10% of total cow-calf cost of production (based…
Attn Researchers and Extension Agents: Deadline for BCRC LOIs is 2 weeks away
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) announced in June that we invite letters of intent (LOIs)…
BCRC: It can pay exponentially to have a precision rancher mindset
A “precision rancher” is someone who, recognizing that agriculture operates on small margins, utilizes every technology,…
BCRC: Attention researchers: Ag Action Manitoba Program funding available
The Ag Action Manitoba Program provides grant funding for researcher and industry-led projects that contribute to the development…
Attn Researchers and Extension Agents: BCRC Opens Two Calls for Letters of Intent
The Beef Cattle Research Council invites letters of intent (LOIs) for research projects as well as…
BCRC: Hormone Hearsay
When it comes to the use of hormones in beef cattle, sometimes there are more questions…
BCRC: Bov-Innovation set for August 15th in London, ON
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is proud to co-host Bov-Innovation, an interactive, producer-oriented session that…
BCRC: Attention researchers: Genome Canada and AAFC funding
Genome Canada in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has recently launched the 2018 Large-Scale…
BCRC: Costs of siring calves: artificial insemination compared to natural service
As the breeding season approaches, some producers will consider using artificial insemination (AI) and estrous synchronization…
BCRC: This December, you’ll need a prescription to buy virtually any livestock antibiotic
Starting late in 2018, Health Canada is introducing a couple of important changes affecting the way…
BCRC: New video: What beef producers need to know about environmental footprint
More than most livestock, beef cattle production takes place in the natural environment. Those who live…
BCRC: The BCRC is asking for more money from cattle producers. Here’s why.
Editor’s note: The following article is by Bryan Thiessen, Chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council.…