BCRC: Cover Crop Capabilities – Producer and Researcher Experiences
Three producers and one researcher from across the country share tips on how to grow a…
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BCRC: Improving your vision for the 2020 production year: New tools for on-farm record keeping in cow-calf operations
The Beef Cattle Research Council gives tips for successful record-keeping for your cow-calf operation.
BCRC: Nominations for Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation due May 1st
The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented by the Beef Cattle…
BCRC: Carrying or Grazing Capacity
The Beef Cattle Research Council discusses the importance of understanding and growing the carrying capacity of…
BCRC: Recommendations for Canadian Cattle Sales During COVID-19
A list of recommendations from the Livestock Markets Association of Canada, the Canadian Beef Breeds Council…
BCRC: More uniform calf crops: Shorter calving seasons can improve the bottom line
Tips from the Beef Cattle Research Council on how to establish and maintain breeding momentum during…
BCRC: Proper management key to minimize risk of calf scours
Get cow-calf pairs out onto clean ground, such as fresh pasture, and give them as much…
BCRC: Top tips for a smooth calving season
The Beef Cattle Research Council shares some key factors that play a role in whether or…
BCRC: The Cost Benefit of Using Vaccines: BVD
BVD infection can lead to poor conception rates and both BVD and IBR can cause abortions…
BCRC: Improve your profits by lowering open rates in first calf heifers
The Beef Cattle Research Council discusses how producers can set first calf heifers up for reproductive…
BCRC: Buying Power: Bull Selection to Improve Your Bottom Line
Identifying the correct bull for your herd starts with good record keeping narrow down your search…
BCRC: Forage Establishment: New web page
Forage establishment is a long-term investment requiring careful planning, preparation, species selection and management to ensure…
BCRC: 2019 Highlights and Deliverables
The highlights and deliverables of 2019 for the Beef Cattle Research Council.
BCRC: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
The TOP 10 Beef Cattle Research Council blog posts from 2019.
BCRC: Three producers share ideas that improve efficiency
Three cattle producers from across the country share insights on how to improve management and production…
BCRC: Plan to Adapt When Grazing
Adaptive grazing herd management applies to grazing practices that are developed with careful consideration to the…
BCRC: Replacement heifers – Money, management, and momentum
Kathy Larson, a University of Saskatchewan economist, walks producers through the considerations that must be taken…
BCRC: Winter Feeding Cost Comparison – Hay vs. Alternative Feeds
Winter feed costs are the largest variable cost for cow-calf production. With the increased availability and…
BCRC: The Red Meat Allergy: A Canadian Perspective
The “red meat allergy” is often framed as an emerging and alarming public health issue. Although…
BCRC: Time for a Back-Up Plan – Managing the Impacts of Drought in the Winter
When it comes to withstanding drought, the best defence is a good offence. Drought planning and…