Foot and Mouth Disease Still Poses Threat to Canada’s Agriculture Sector
Canada hasn't seen a case of foot and mouth disease since 1952, but outbreaks in Europe…
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BCRC: Hidden Hazards – The Challenge with Mycotoxins in Beef Cattle Feed
Mycotoxins impair immune response causing secondary infections, compromised growth rates, reduced reproductive performance, lameness and gangrene.
BCRC: Results of the Inaugural Canadian Cow-Calf Survey
The Canadian Cow-Calf Survey collected data from 600 producers on the 2022 breeding season through the…
BCRC: Water Systems on Pasture: An Eastern Canadian Beef Producer Perspective
One of the major limitations to grazing new paddocks, pastures or intensifying grazing systems is ensuring…
BCRC: CALF 911 – How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf Vigor Scoring System
It is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or…
BCRC: Dr. Surya Acharya Receives 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
Forage breeder Dr. Surya Acharya, is the winner of the 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for…
BCRC: Silage Cost of Production
The Beef Cattle Research Council takes an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of growing…
BCRC: Think you have a closed herd? Think again.
The Beef Cattle Research Council breaks down what criteria is needed to have a closed herd.…
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: 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: 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: What’s in your (stock) water?
Leah Clark, a livestock specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, talks about the importance of…
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…
Announcing the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program 2019-2020 Participants
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is pleased to announce the participants in the 2019-20 Beef…
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…