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…
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VIDEO: Alberta Beef Producers 2017 Year In Review
Alberta Beef Producers Executive Director Rich Smith discusses the issues in 2017 including the struggle against…
BCRC progress and activity in 2017
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…
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…
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: 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…
Inaugural Alberta Livestock Expo showcases industry innovation, Oct. 12 in Lethbridge
A fresh wave of innovation is fueling a new generation of progress for livestock production sectors…
AYFR Profile: Josh Younker
Josh Younker of Younker Cattle Company farms with his dad, his two uncles and his cousin…
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,…
2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference Wrap-Up
2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference Chair Virgil Lowe talks about how well this conference was received…
Newborn calves watched closely during heat waves
While crops may be the bigger concern during such stifling heat, ranchers also need to keep…
Nutritional therapy tackles livestock transport
As new regulations and controversies swirl around the issue of long-distance livestock transport, nutritional therapy is…
BCRC: Copper deficiency takes heavy toll
Garret Hill couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Cattle had plenty of grass, clean water, a…
FutureFarm Canada Expo to offer something for the entire family
All eyes will be on Olds College on July 6, 7 and 8 as the first…