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Planning reduces stress during calving season
Calving season is a hectic time, but there are many things you can do to make…
How to keep newborn calves warm
Keeping newborn calves warm in the spring in a climate like Alberta's is a daunting task…
A successful calving season starts with planning
Ken Miller, with the Olds College Smart Farm, says it doesn't matter whether this is the…
BCRC: 7 Tips to Remember This Calving Season
Calving can be an exciting but challenging time. Luckily, there are some key actions you can…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: April 1, 2022
In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were steady, heavier feeder cattle were steady while…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: February 18, 2022
TEAM Cattle Market Report: heavier feeders were steady, lighter/grass type feeders were stronger and excellent demand…
The Bovine: Babysitting, bull-fighting, and precision tech for cows
Do cows baby-sit? What does bull-fighitng offer for a career in politics? What the latest in…
Livestock Care Conference to once again feature student program
Students will once again be front and centre at Alberta Farm Animal Care's annual Livestock Care…
Helping cattle deal with cold stress
While cattle can weather frigid cold temperatures there are things that producers can do to help…
BCRC: Bull Power – How to Calculate the True Value of a Herd Sire
Bull selection is a key decision for cow-calf producers that will have implications for both short-…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 28, 2021
In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: Slaughter cattle were steady and feeder cattle were steady. Interest…
BCRC: A Guide to Keeping Records That Help Make Profitable Decisions
Now is the perfect time for beef producers to look back on their records so they…
The Bovine: Roast beef, Arm-Chair Ranching, and veterinary shortages
In today’s show, Dr. Melanie Wowk and Lindsay Roberts join host Debra Murphy to introduce The…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 21, 2022
In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: Trade was mixed for finished, while feeder cattle were under…
BCRC: Winter Feed Cost Comparison Calculator – Managing Variable Costs
A cow-calf operation feeding a predominantly purchased hay ration to 100 head for 180 days could pay $50,000 a year…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: December 17, 2021
In this TEAM Cattle Market Report slaughter and feeder cattle were both sharply higher.
BCRC: What a Year — Top 10 Articles from the BCRC Blog in 2021
Throughout the year, the BCRC published blog posts once or twice a week. Articles provide science-based insight into issues impacting…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: November 19, 2021
In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were a little stronger and feeder cattle were…
BCRC: Bale Feeding Options: Pros and Cons of Common Strategies
There are many different management strategies for bale grazing and there are many pros and cons…