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Strong industry feedback powers Livestock Welfare Engagement Project

Craig Lester September 7, 2018

Feedback from across Alberta’s livestock industry is helping to build a clear and comprehensive understanding of…

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BCRC: Economics of Raising or Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement

Beef Research August 27, 2018

The cost of herd replacement accounts for about 10% of total cow-calf cost of production (based…

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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Multilingual auctioneering: South Africans impress and learn during Canadian trip

Craig Lester August 21, 2018

An international culture exchange involving auctioneers. Two brothers from South Africa tour Canada, compete on the…

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BCRC: Announcing the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program 2018-2019 participants

Beef Research2 August 11, 2018

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is pleased to announce the participants in the 2018-19 Beef Researcher…

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BCRC: Producers with large herds are believers in low stress weaning

Beef Research2 August 6, 2018

Producers who have tried it, say they are sold on reduced-stress weaning techniques. Of four beef…

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BCRC: Low-stress weaning benefits on several levels

Beef Research2 August 3, 2018

There is way more to it than just going to bed with a yard full of…

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Rural Roots Canada would like to send you to the Canadian Beef Industry Conference

Craig Lester July 27, 2018

The Canadian Beef Industry Conference is only a few weeks away and as we close in…

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Stampede Junior Steer Classic champion set for next challenge in life

Craig Lester July 23, 2018

For seven years Cody Lafrentz has had a routine every day that included taking care of…

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  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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UFA Cattle Trail once again a huge attraction at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 22, 2018

The UFA Cattle Trail at the Calgary Stampede is a highly interactive showcase of the cattle…

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International Youth Supreme Livestock participants show off skills at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 14, 2018

Brad Mason, the Chair of the Calgary Stampede's International Youth Livestock Committee, talks about what these…

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Competitors from across North America to take part in Stampede Steer Classic

Craig Lester July 12, 2018

On Sunday, youth from across western Canada and the U.S. will be showing steers in the…

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Attn Researchers and Extension Agents: BCRC Opens Two Calls for Letters of Intent

Beef Research July 4, 2018

The Beef Cattle Research Council invites letters of intent (LOIs) for research projects as well as…

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BCRC: Hormone Hearsay

Beef Research July 2, 2018

When it comes to the use of hormones in beef cattle, sometimes there are more questions…

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AFAC: A first-hand look into a farm-to-plate operation

Dana Stoyberg July 1, 2018

This summer we met Dylan Biggs, the owner and operator of TK Ranch, at a low-stress…

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AFAC: Expanding the cages & exploring the aisles

Guest Author June 26, 2018

The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens requires that:

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BCRC: Pain, Pain, Go Away

Beef Research2 June 21, 2018

Beef producers are busy in the spring and summer months processing cattle, performing common procedures such…

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Dedication, perseverance, respect and community not lost on 4-Hers

Craig Lester June 3, 2018

It's 4-H on Parade, a chance for kids from Calgary area clubs to show off their…

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4-H on Parade Charity steer to raise money for family who lost father/husband

Craig Lester June 2, 2018

In the Fall of 2017, the community of Balzac lost a dedicated community member in Garth…

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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Reigning Calgary Stampede livestock auctioneering champ ‘talking up’ 2018 event

Craig Lester March 8, 2018

Auctioneers are the kings of tongue twisters.  So it's only fitting that Dean Edge from Rimbey,…

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BCRC: Don’t miss these upcoming beef events and deadlines

Beef Research2 March 3, 2018

Organizations across the country are continually hosting events to give you an inside look at important…

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