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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,...
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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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July 30, 2024Supplementation Matters - Navigating Trace Mineral Requirements of a Beef Herd 🎙️ Regional variation in the trace mineral content of forages and...
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February 22, 2024Considerations When Using Alternative Feeds - Have You Done Your Homework? 🎙️ Alternative feeds can be an economical means for beef producers...
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January 25, 2024BCRC Funds Proof of Concept and Technology Transfer Projects to Propel Canadian Beef Industry Forward Six POC research projects and 13 KTT activities...
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January 23, 2024Say "Beef" - We're Taking a Snapshot! 🎙️ Finding profit opportunities for beef cattle producers utilizing various production systems brings...
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December 14, 2023Top 10 Most Popular Beef Cattle Resources for Producers in 2023 The BCRC rounds up the top beef and forage articles from 2023.
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November 23, 2023Managing the Heat in Wheat 🎙️ New research on including wheat in Canadian feedlot diets may prove useful as economic and feed supply conditions...
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October 19, 2023Key Takeaways from the Nutrition Webinar Series for the Winter-Feeding Season A summary of the 2022-23 nutrition management webinar series covering...
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September 28, 2023Evolution in Cattle Feeding, Management and Consumer Demand Beef producers who background and finish cattle have learned a lot over the past...
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August 29, 2023The Results Are In on Proof of Concept Projects POC projects test the feasibility of certain research areas before investing in larger-scale research....
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August 9, 2023CowBytes Ration-Balancing Software Now Available Through the BCRC Producers can formulate feed rations and consider feed and byproducts at different...
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July 11, 2023Producing Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof Part two in a series exploring opportunities and challenges of dairy-beef cross calves with...
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December 1, 2022Tuning In To Beef Industry Podcasts 🎙️ Looking for something new to listen to while feeding cattle this winter? Beef up your podcast lineup with...
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November 16, 2022Seven Tips for Grazing Corn 🎙️ Grazing standing corn has many benefits including being a high-energy forage but can also pose animal health risks...
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November 10, 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 3: Making the Most of Low-Quality Forage -- Tips for Improving Animal Performance Whether forage supplies are limited, or an...
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October 6, 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 2: Hitting the Bullseye with Targeted Feeding – Feeding for Performance You have your feed test results, now what? This...
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September 14, 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 1: No Longer a Mystery -- Feed Testing to Improve Herd Health and Feed Management Feed testing is an important tool when tackling...
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August 23, 2022Registration Now Open for the 2022/2023 BCRC Webinar Series This year's topics include nutrition, feed management and record keeping.
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July 20, 2022A Herd in Progress: BCRC’s New Heifer Development Webpage Addresses Nutrition, Breeding Management, Biosecurity & More Developing heifers is a necessary part of...
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May 5, 2022Looking to Cut Costs this Spring? Think Twice Before Cutting Vitamins, Minerals and Vaccinations 🎙️ Avoid long-term problems caused by short-term...
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March 8, 2022Applications Open for BCRC Researcher Mentorship Program 2022-23 The deadline to apply is May 1, 2021. Four researchers were selected to participate...
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March 3, 2022Call for Nominations- Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation Nominations must be submitted no later than May 1, with three or more letters of...
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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 19, 2022Calf 911 - How to Manage Colostrum to Allow Newborn Calves to Thrive ▶️ Ensuring newborn calves consume colostrum is one of the most important...
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December 20, 2021Feeding Decisions Are Important Breeding Decisions This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the...
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December 2, 2021Be Mindful of Minerals What mineral supplementation do I need and when do I need it? Beef producers might know they should supplement their herds...
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November 1, 2021Bale Feeding Options: Pros and Cons of Common Strategies Bale feeding is common across Canada for all classes of cattle especially during winter...
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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...
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September 14, 2021Looking to Make the Most of Forage Quality? Consider These Factors Editor’s...
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September 7, 2021Tips for Starting Lightweight Calves on Feed CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO LISTEN TO THIS POST: Listen to more episodes...
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October 26, 2020Beef Cattle Nutrition: New Topic Page Through the action of a diverse microbial community in the rumen, cattle have a digestive system that allows...
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November 25, 2019Plan to Adapt When Grazing Adaptive grazing herd management applies to grazing practices that are developed with careful consideration to the specific...
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November 5, 2019Time for a Back-Up Plan - Managing the Impacts of Drought in the Winter (4 minute read) In an ideal world, producers can plan ahead for their feed...
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October 23, 2019Winter Feeding Cost Comparison – Hay vs. Alternative Feeds Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped...
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October 24, 2014Managing a Year-Round Mineral Program That’s Right for You: Webinar on Nov. 4 Updated November 6, 2014: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and...
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July 31, 2014Ergot: Low Levels Cause Big Problems This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the July 2014 issue of...
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September 23, 2013Ergot Spotted in Western Canada -Keep an Eye Out This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef...
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September 11, 2013Save Costs by Fine-Tuning Mineral Supplementation: Two New Videos If animals' mineral needs are not met, the results are costly, including decreased...
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August 6, 2013How does Forage Finishing Affect Product Quality? In Canada, most cattle are raised on forages then finished on a high grain diet at under 20 months...
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June 19, 2013Optimizing protein levels in diets containing distillers' grains Optimizing protein formulation in the diet of growing beef cattle is one of the most...
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March 18, 2013Ruminal Acidosis: Beef Research School Episode Acidosis refers to a lower than normal pH in the rumen. It is a growth performance, health and...
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January 22, 2013Extended Grazing Systems Covered in Latest Episode of Beef Research School A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com The practice of...
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January 14, 2013Explaining Growth Promotants Used in Feedlot Cattle Feed efficiency in cattle can make or break profitability in the feeding sector, and has...
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January 10, 2013Managing Winter Nutrition: New Beef Research School Episode A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feeding beef cattle over the...
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December 17, 2012Feed Testing Explained in Beef Research School Video A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feed testing is a fundamental tool...
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December 10, 2012Tips for Successful Extended Grazing to Reduce Winter Feeding Costs This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the...
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October 17, 2012Have You Had Your Feed Tested? Accurate knowledge of feed quality, particularly the operation’s forage base allows one to develop feeding strategies...
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