BCRC: 2019 Highlights and Deliverables
The highlights and deliverables of 2019 for the Beef Cattle Research Council.
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BCRC: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
The TOP 10 Beef Cattle Research Council blog posts from 2019.
BCRC: Three producers share ideas that improve efficiency
Three cattle producers from across the country share insights on how to improve management and production…
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: Time for a Back-Up Plan – Managing the Impacts of Drought in the Winter
When it comes to withstanding drought, the best defence is a good offence. Drought planning and…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: November 8, 2019
Fats were a little stronger, cows were under pressure. A snapshot of the cattle markets according…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: October 11, 2019
Prices for Fats were stronger this week, while cows were steady. A snapshot of the cattle…
Further expanded 3rd Alberta Livestock Expo showcases innovation
Livestock producers and industry looking to drive new success in 2020 and beyond can get a unique window…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: October 4, 2019
Cattle Market update: Fats and feeder cattle were stronger, while cow were steady. A snapshot of…
Guardians of the Grasslands set to tell cattle’s role in protecting grasslands
A new documentary is set to be released highlighting how cattle protect grasslands. It is a…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: September 27, 2019
Prices of Fats were stronger, while cows were steady. A snapshot of the cattle markets according…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: September 20, 2019
Prices for both feeder and slaughter cattle were stronger this week. A snapshot of the cattle…
AFAC: Pain mitigation roundtable offers opportunities to share, collaborate and move the livestock industry forward
Nick Allan, President of Chinook Contract Research Inc. shows the recent development of a novel elastrator…
Canadian Bio-Systems celebrates 35th anniversary while blazing new trails of progress
Canadian Bio-Systems marked 35 years in business celebrating a legacy that includes unique status as a…
TEAM Cattle Market Report: September 13, 2019
A snapshot of the cattle markets according to TEAM Auction Sales.
Stampede 4-H Rodeo just around the bend
The Calgary Stampede 4-H rodeo is being held on September 28 and 29. Past participant Channel…
BCRC: What’s in your (stock) water?
Leah Clark, a livestock specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, talks about the importance of…
Pasture Management: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst
Do you have a strategic plan for your pasture? Graeme Finn is the owner and operator…
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…