BCRC: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
The TOP 10 Beef Cattle Research Council blog posts from 2019.
Livestock care and welfare
BCRC: Three producers share ideas that improve efficiency
Three cattle producers from across the country share insights on how to improve management and production…
AFAC: Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project – How Does It Apply To Your Industry?
The goal of the Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project is to provide producers and their…
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…
Further expanded 3rd Alberta Livestock Expo showcases innovation
Livestock producers and industry looking to drive new success in 2020 and beyond can get a unique window…
AFAC: Equine RRSP – It’s about doing the right thing
In a talk on Equine RRSP – Retirement, Rescue, Slaughter and Public Attitudes at this year's…
Guardians of the Grasslands set to tell cattle’s role in protecting grasslands
A new documentary is set to be released highlighting how cattle protect grasslands. It is a…
AFAC: Pain mitigation roundtable offers opportunities to share, collaborate and move the livestock industry forward
Nick Allan, President of Chinook Contract Research Inc. shows the recent development of a novel elastrator…
Pasture Management: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst
Do you have a strategic plan for your pasture? Graeme Finn is the owner and operator…
BCRC: How to get new feedlot calves settled and gaining quickly; advice from producers, veterinarians and feedlot consultants
Veterinarians and producers from across the country weigh in on best practices to get calves settled…
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: Top findings about adoption of beneficial practices on Canadian cow-calf operations
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and Canfax Research Services created a comprehensive report outlining the…
CBIC to include tours, live demonstrations, speakers and sessions to help cattle operations
Cattle producers and industry stakeholders will be gathering in Calgary next week to talk about the…
BCRC: Canadian Beef Industry Conference 2019
The BCRC general session is held in conjunction with the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), however…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: August 2, 2019
A snapshot of the cattle markets according to TEAM Auction Sales.
Weather Network open to learning more about sustainable beef practices after controversial tweet: CCA
The Canadian Cattlemen's Association and the company, which owns the Weather Network have sat down and…
Strangers band together to win 7 Class – Team Cattle Penning title at Calgary Stampede
Niki and Louie Saggione had a hunch that Robert Delude, Ryan Jones and Robb Hanshaw would…
RRC Ag Days: Dr. Cody Creelman – Strategic Beef Cattle Parasite Management
Dr. Cody Creelman of Veterinary Agri-Health Services talks about Strategic Beef Cattle Parasite Management at Rural…
BCRC: Alfalfa is nothing to fear with simple, proper management
Farmers from across the country talk about “the do’s” and “not to do’s” when managing alfalfa…
Cutting-edge research takes spotlight at Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada
Participants from across the animal nutrition industry can learn about the latest knowledge and developments –…