A Canadian perspective on the red meat allergy
Several recent news articles have reported a connection between tick bites and allergies to red meat…
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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,…
CanFax – Rural Roots Canada Market Drivers Report: August 2017
CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat talks about the roller coaster the market has been…
2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference Wrap-Up
2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference Chair Virgil Lowe talks about how well this conference was received…
BCRC: Drought Management Strategies
Whether in the form of pasture, stored forage, or supplements, feed is the largest variable input…
AYFR: April Ockerman
Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers are proud to introduce April Ockerman of Ockerman Angus. She is…
Newborn calves watched closely during heat waves
While crops may be the bigger concern during such stifling heat, ranchers also need to keep…
BCRC: Copper deficiency takes heavy toll
Garret Hill couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Cattle had plenty of grass, clean water, a…
Canadian Beef Industry Conference to include Bov-Innovation sessions
The conference set for August 15 to 17 is set to be a jammed pack few…
Canadian Beef Industry Conference to focus on connectivity
The Canadian Beef Industry Conference is growing after a successful event last year. The theme of…
BCRC: Producing more with less for the world market: Raise your beef IQ
As the Earth’s population increases and middle income classes rise in several developing regions, so does…
BCRC: Less complaining. More Gaining.
Calves that are fence-line weaned vocalize 50% less, walk less, and have higher weight gains in…
CanFax – Rural Roots Canada Spring Market Drivers Report
CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat talks about the contributing factors, which led to the…
BCRC: Questioning the beef industry’s water use
April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is recognized globally by people from all walks of…
Family Auctioneering: A proud tradition
Russ Moravec and Trev Moravec, a father-son auctioneer team from Nebraska, shared their story with Rural…
VIDEO: Technology Access Centre comes to Olds College
A new research centre aimed at connecting research and farmers has been awarded to Olds College…
Soderglen Ranches looking forward to a great 2017 Bull Sale
Despite the recent volatility in the cattle markets, there's nothing but confidence at Soderglen Ranches ahead…
BCRC progress and activities in 2016
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…