Calves

  • 7 Mars 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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  • 13 Janvier 2022Calf 911 – The Ins and Outs of Esophageal Feeding ▶️

    While the goal is to always have vigorous calves that nurse right away, and maternal cows...

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  • 16 Décembre 2021What a Year -- Top 10 Articles from the BCRC Blog in 2021

    This past year presented Canadian beef producers with a lot of different...

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  • 7 Octobre 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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  • 7 Septembre 2021Tips for Starting Lightweight Calves on Feed

    CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO LISTEN TO THIS POST: Listen to more episodes...

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  • 4 Février 2020Top Tips for a Smooth Calving Season

    The most important day of a calf’s life is the first one. There are some key factors that play a role in...

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  • 6 Décembre 2019Steps to Reduce Disease in Newborn Calves Webinar December 12

    Missed this webinar? Watch the recording here. Lifelong health in a beef animal...

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  • 20 November 2019Three Producers Share Ideas That Improve Efficiency

    Editors note: This article is the third in a series featuring ideas from beef producers across the...

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  • 7 Octobre 2019Unintended Consequences

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October 2019 issue of Canadian...

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  • 16 Octobre 2018How Fresh Pens and Pastures Prevent Calf Losses

    Whether it is the Sandhills Calving System or a variation, the objective is the same. Photo...

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  • 23 Janvier 2017That's Gotta Hurt

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the January 2017 issue of Canadian...

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  • 28 November 2016Tips to improve calf health this calving season

    We know that disease causing agents are present in beef cattle herds, even when the most careful...

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  • 7 November 2016Managing Young Calves to Prevent Disease: Webinar December 8

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

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  • 8 Février 2016Tips to Improve the Health and Vigor of Newborn Calves

    We know that disease causing agents are present in beef cattle herds, even if the most careful...

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  • 12 November 2015How to Improve Weaning Weights, Conception Rates and Calf Health: Webinar November 24

    Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for...

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  • 28 November 2014Management During Calving Season for Healthier, More Productive Calves and Cows: Webinar on Dec. 18

    Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and...

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  • 14 Avril 2014Calculator: What is the Value of Preconditioning Calves?

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

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  • 23 Août 2012Reducing Weaning Stress Part 2 - Improving Profits

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

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  • 16 Août 2012Reducing Weaning Stress

    Calves are weaned to ensure cows can recover their body condition after raising a calf all summer, and to allow for...

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