Calculator

  • August 14, 2024Improve Your Bottom Line with the Power of Feed Testing

    While visual assessment can help separate the good quality feed from the poor-quality feed,...

    Keep Reading
  • October 5, 2023Preg-Checking in a Drought Year with High Cull Cow Prices

    The costs and benefits of preg-checking are affected by market volatility, production cost,...

    Keep Reading
  • September 13, 2023Raising Replacement Heifers -- What Does It Cost?

    Producers should consider the long-term economic implications of raising replacement heifers and...

    Keep Reading
  • May 31, 2023Forage U-Pick: An Interactive Forage Species Selection Tool Now Available Canada-Wide 🎙️

    Forage U-Pick can help beef producers across Canada...

    Keep Reading
  • March 23, 2023How to Calculate Your Carrying Capacity ▶️

    This new video can help beef producers assess and manage grazing capacity.  Keep Reading

  • July 25, 2022Beef or Bin? Valuing Annual Crops for Feed

    Beef producers may plant annual crops for the purpose of livestock feed but for many crop farmers,...

    Keep Reading
  • July 4, 2022What Does It Cost (and Save) to Set Up a Livestock Water System?

    Try BCRC's Updated Water Systems Calculator before developing a livestock water...

    Keep Reading
  • June 27, 2022Stopping Johne’s Disease in Its Tracks: What’s the Best Testing Strategy for Your Herd?

    Johne’s disease has been a lingering threat to the beef...

    Keep Reading
  • April 4, 2022Cracking the Code on Grazing Management Terminology: Animal Units, AUMs, & How to Apply Them

    Does it feel like grazing management information is...

    Keep Reading
  • March 31, 2022Two Methods, Four Steps for Calculating Carrying Capacity

    Establish a stocking rate that maintains productivity of herd and forage while encouraging...

    Keep Reading
  • February 9, 2022Bull 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...

    Keep Reading
  • November 15, 2021Winter Feed Cost Comparison Calculator - Managing Variable Costs

    Winter feed is the largest year-over-year variable cost faced by producers.  Keep Reading

  • October 7, 2021What’s the most profitable post-weaning choice for your calves? Try our updated calculator!

    Drought conditions across the country this year remind...

    Keep Reading
  • September 21, 2021Registration Now Open For 2021/2022 Webinar Series

    This year’s Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series will cover a range of topics including...

    Keep Reading
  • September 14, 2021Looking to Make the Most of Forage Quality? Consider These Factors

    Editor’s...

    Keep Reading
  • April 5, 2018How quickly do water systems pay for themselves? New calculator available

    Allowing cattle access to clean water can improve herd health, as well...

    Keep Reading
  • August 24, 2016The Economics of Pregnancy Testing: Webinar September 15th

    Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for future webinars on our...

    Keep Reading
  • March 23, 2016Try This New Calculator to Determine When it Pays to Preg-Check

    According to the 2015 Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, 60% of producers include...

    Keep Reading
  • April 14, 2014Calculator: What is the Value of Preconditioning Calves?

    Preconditioning is a management method that prepares calves to enter the feedlot, reducing...

    Keep Reading
  • March 14, 2014When is Artificial Insemination more Economical in Beef Herds?

    Although artificial insemination (AI) of cattle has been possible for 60 years, this...

    Keep Reading
  • February 19, 2014Cost of Production First Steps: Production Indicators

    This is a guest post written by Kathy Larson, MSc, PAg, Beef Economist with the Western...

    Keep Reading