BCRC: Less complaining. More Gaining.
Calves that are fence-line weaned vocalize 50% less, walk less, and have higher weight gains in…
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BCRC: Questioning the beef industry’s water use
April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is recognized globally by people from all walks of…
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: Let cattle do the seeding
Cattle can be managed to produce calves, beef and milk, but can they also be put…
Calf Prices and Retained Ownership
As the fall run is starting, producers are having to re-adjust their price expectations when marketing…
BCRC: Our Environmental Hoofprint is Shrinking, but our Reach is Growing
Early this year, the BCRC Blog highlighted a study titled “Greenhouse gas emissions of Canadian beef…
BCRC: Pain control gaining priority among beef producers
For Saskatchewan beef producers Tamara and Russ Carter administering a pain control product to calves prior…
BCRC progress and activities in 2015
This annual report highlights the BCRC’s main successes and core activities in 2015.