BCRC: The Canadian beef industry’s water footprint is shrinking
A Beef Cluster study led by the University of Manitoba’s Dr. Getahun Legesse Gizaw is measuring…
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BCRC: Based on 2017 calf prices, how much did last summer’s cows in ideal condition earn?
Because cows maintained with an ideal layer of fat cover will have higher reproductive efficiency, they…
BCRC: Don’t miss these upcoming beef events and deadlines
Organizations across the country are continually hosting events to give you an inside look at important…
BCRC: Different approaches/same goal for winter management of heifers
Recognizing replacement and first calf heifers need extra management, producers take different paths to get to…
BCRC: 3 Tips for Swath and Bale Grazing
We’ll soon see cattle out in fields cleaning up swaths or feeding on bales. If you’re…
BCRC: Refining corn grazing recommendations: Webinar October 12
Thinking about turning your cattle out on corn? Want to be sure you are up to…
BCRC: Economics of Preg-checking: a 2017 Update
The major economic benefit of preg-checking is the cost-saving of wintering open cows. However, it has…
BCRC: Announcing the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program 2017-18 participants
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is pleased to announce the participants in the 2017-18 Beef Researcher…
Registration open for 2017-18 BCRC webinars
This year’s BCRC webinar topics include winter feeding, results of the latest National Beef Quality Audit,…
BCRC: Copper deficiency takes heavy toll
Garret Hill couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Cattle had plenty of grass, clean water, a…
BCRC: Producing more with less for the world market: Raise your beef IQ
As the Earth’s population increases and middle income classes rise in several developing regions, so does…
BCRC: Less complaining. More Gaining.
Calves that are fence-line weaned vocalize 50% less, walk less, and have higher weight gains in…
BCRC: Tips to make the most of your vaccine protocol
Vaccines can seem costly, and it’s not easy to see how or to what extent they…
BCRC: Nominate an outstanding researcher by May 1
The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented by the Beef Cattle…
BCRC: Cover Crops
Cover crops are typically diverse, annual crop mixtures planted with the intent to build and improve…
BCRC progress and activities in 2016
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…
BCRC: 3 considerations to maintain good rumen health
To optimize productivity and prevent sickness, management of rumen health is important on operations from cow-calf…
BCRC: Internal parasites
There are many different parasites that cause production impacts and disease in Canadian beef cattle. Parasite…
BCRC: The economics of pregnancy testing: Webinar September 15th
Join this free webinar to better understand the economics of choosing to pregnancy check and whether…
