BCRC: The heat is on
With many parts of the country experiencing extreme heat, it is important to remember that cattle…
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BCRC: Hormone Hearsay
When it comes to the use of hormones in beef cattle, sometimes there are more questions…
BCRC: Bov-Innovation set for August 15th in London, ON
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is proud to co-host Bov-Innovation, an interactive, producer-oriented session that…
BCRC: Pain, Pain, Go Away
Beef producers are busy in the spring and summer months processing cattle, performing common procedures such…
BCRC: Eight beef producers share their recent changes
Canadian beef producers appear to be keeping up with the often heard axiom “the only constant…
BCRC: Costs of siring calves: artificial insemination compared to natural service
As the breeding season approaches, some producers will consider using artificial insemination (AI) and estrous synchronization…
BCRC: A few key practices can reduce internal parasite resistance
Resistance is something we currently hear a lot about in agriculture, including the issue of parasite…
BCRC: Planting corn this spring for your cattle to graze later? Here are 10 corn planting tips
It will soon be time to start thinking about next year’s winter feed. If you plan…
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: Good records help guide efficient production and profitability say producers
Keeping proper and useful beef herd production records is essential if you believe in the adage…
BCRC: Making farm decisions easier
Keeping records and doing comparisons takes time and effort, and most of us prefer to be…
BCRC progress and activity in 2017
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…
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: The BCRC is asking for more money from cattle producers. Here’s why.
Editor’s note: The following article is by Bryan Thiessen, Chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council.…
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…
BCRC: Refining corn grazing recommendations: Webinar October 12
Thinking about turning your cattle out on corn? Want to be sure you are up to…
A Canadian perspective on the red meat allergy
Several recent news articles have reported a connection between tick bites and allergies to red meat…