BCRC progress and activity in 2017
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…
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BCRC: The Canadian beef industry’s water footprint is shrinking
A Beef Cluster study led by the University of Manitoba’s Dr. Getahun Legesse Gizaw is measuring…
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.…
AFAC: Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is a weekend that allows members of the public to visit farmers that…
Inaugural Alberta Livestock Expo showcases industry innovation, Oct. 12 in Lethbridge
A fresh wave of innovation is fueling a new generation of progress for livestock production sectors…
Wheat survey blazes pathway to higher feed value
Calgary, ALBERTA — Fresh insights to help get more bang per bite from feed wheat. That’s what farmers…
A Canadian perspective on the red meat allergy
Several recent news articles have reported a connection between tick bites and allergies to red meat…
Fresh approaches to milk replacers support animal care and performance
As livestock producers strive toward new innovations to optimize the health and productivity of their animals,…
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…
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…
Nutritional therapy tackles livestock transport
As new regulations and controversies swirl around the issue of long-distance livestock transport, nutritional therapy is…
BCRC: Copper deficiency takes heavy toll
Garret Hill couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Cattle had plenty of grass, clean water, a…
