Feed Testing

Use feed testing and CowBytes ration-balancing software to optimize herd performance and overall farm...

The BCRC is pleased to offer resources and tools for beef cattle 4-H projects. Keep Reading

Eliminating the threat of mycotoxins is nearly impossible. However, preventative...

Knowing the production practices producers adopt across Canada and which they don't (and...

The Canadian Cow-Calf Survey recently collected data from 600 beef producers across nine...

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

High cattle open rates recorded in areas across Western Canada last year mean affected beef producers...

Alternative feeds can be an economical means for beef producers...

Finding profit opportunities for beef cattle producers utilizing various production systems brings...

A summary of the 2022-23 nutrition management webinar series covering...

Beef producers who background and finish cattle have learned a lot over the past...

If not managed properly, drought can bring feed shortages and long-term animal health impacts. Feed testing,...

Producers can formulate feed rations and consider feed and byproducts at different...

Recent studies suggest recommended concentrations of ergot and deoxynivalenol in...

Navigating drought requires long-term thinking. Here are seven things to watch for during...

Many producers are seeding polycrops of three or more species in hopes of improving...

While the elements themselves cannot be managed, there are six decisions that can be...

Focusing on four main aspects of planning can ensure a safe and...

Grazing standing corn has many benefits including being a high-energy forage but can also pose animal health risks...

You have your feed test results, now what? This...

Feed testing is an important tool when tackling...

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

This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the...

What mineral supplementation do I need and when do I need it? Beef producers might know they should supplement their herds...

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

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On July 29, the Beef Cattle Research Council hosted a webinar that allowed beef producers to ask drought-related...

Recurring drought is a natural part of the climate in many areas of Canada and creates a challenge when managing...

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As producers look for ways to protect margins and minimize losses this...

With cattle feed being swathed, harvested, or already in the silage bunk or bale now is the time to...

Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped...

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Corn grazing is becoming more popular across Canada because producers can grow more biomass on less land....

This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October...

This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of...

This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the July 2014 issue of...

This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of...

This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef...

A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feeding beef cattle over the...

A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feed testing is a fundamental tool...

Accurate knowledge of feed quality, particularly the operation’s forage base allows one to develop feeding strategies...