cow-calf herd health

  • October 31, 2024Results Are In--The Importance of Prevention, Surveillance and Good Treatment Practices

    Summarized results of recent beef and forage research projects...

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  • August 8, 2024The Results Are In--Good Beef Starts with Good Forage

    Recent research results on new Canadian forage varieties, animal health, beef quality and more....

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  • March 7, 2024Calf 911 – How to Spot Respiratory Acidosis in a Newborn Calf ▶️

    Dr. Gabriel Jantzi of Metzger Veterinary Services explains what causes...

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  • February 20, 2024An Ounce of Prevention 🎙️

    Vaccines are designed to help cattle resist diseases, but they won't overcome poor management protocols or improper...

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  • February 21, 2023Keeping Calves Healthy 🎙️

    A Western College of Veterinary Medicine study discovered some key management practices to help avoid calf diarrhea,...

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  • December 5, 2022Five Management Tips To Make a Big Impact in Small Herds 🎙️

    In 2021, 53% of farms with cattle in Canada reported having 72 head or less. What...

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  • 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...

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  • April 29, 2022How (and Why) These Eastern Canadian Cow-Calf Producers Changed and Defined Their Calving Periods 🎙️

    A beef producer from Nova Scotia and another from...

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  • February 14, 2022Cut Costs Carefully

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of Canadian...

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  • January 11, 2022A Guide to Keeping Records That Help Make Profitable Decisions

    The start of a new season and year is the perfect time for beef producers to look back...

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  • November 23, 2021Always Look a Gift Cow in the Mouth

    There's more to cattle-buying decisions than price alone. Introducing adult cows or bulls to an existing herd...

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  • October 19, 2021Optimum Condition = Maximum Production

    Learn more at www.bodyconditionscoring.ca When feed supplies are short, it may be tempting to feed less and...

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