Cattleman’s Corner & Production Tips

Don’t let cows plan their grazing

By Angela Lovell August 2, 2013

Cows are very poor managers of grass. So if all you are doing is opening the gate and turning them out to graze for the summer, they won’t make the best use of land resources and achieve the productivity derived from a pre-planned grazing system, says Blain Hjertaas. Hjertaas, a holistic management instructor from Redvers, […] Read more

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Tips for preventing/treating pinkeye

By Roy Lewis August 2, 2013

This past year has seen a huge resurgence of pinkeye and other eye ailments in our practice. While I may have some of the answers the last year was unique with the lush growth of grass and a very high face fly population. And dry years see producers grazing alfalfa and the coarse stems also […] Read more

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Prevention is the best footrot medicine

By Peter Vitti May 30, 2013

Spring is barely here and many producers across the prairies are seeing an increased incidence of footrot in beef cowherds. For some, this year’s footrot might be traced back to the harsh winter or compromised herd health status. Others have not seen much footrot for many years, and then all of a sudden it strikes […] Read more

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Last calf of season hits the ground

By Heather Smith Thomas May 30, 2013

APRIL 23 Last Wednesday, Lilly Ann finally calved. We were glad the calf was normal and healthy, after her serious illness and high fever three weeks ago. He was small, but strong and lively. The next morning when Lynn and I were feeding cows, we noticed a group of cows and calves coming down the […] Read more

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Savory Grazing Systemmay not be that great

By Hyland Armstrong May 28, 2013

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC RETURNS Supporters say the Savory Grazing Method is the ideal way for a producer to maximize livestock production and economic returns. However, the research conducted in Africa, the U.S., and Canada does not necessarily support this conclusion. Research clearly shows that as stocking rates increase, individual animal production will increase, peak […] Read more

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Market update: Consumer demand boosting cattle market

By Jerry Klassen May 28, 2013

Fed and feeder cattle prices have been ratcheting higher in May as wholesale choice beef prices reached all-time highs. It appears after a long winter, consumer demand is stepping forward more aggressively on the retail and restaurant level. Alberta fed cattle prices made yearly highs in May reaching up to $121/cwt, which is the first […] Read more

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Society needs to value good land stewardship

By Angela Lovell May 28, 2013

Proper land management benefits the beef producer, but also produces benefits the public needs to appreciate too

Proper land management benefits the beef producer, but also produces benefits the public needs to appreciate too (EDITORS NOTE: This is part two of a three-part series with three Manitoba beef producers discussing what they consider important to the future viability of their ranches.) It’s high time society prop- erly recognizes the contribu- tion made […] Read more

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Animal health: Vaccine selection — it’s a jungle out there

By Roy Lewis May 23, 2013

There are a multitude of diseases to consider vaccinating against, along with a multitude of vaccine combinations with different types of administration routes (subcutaneous or intramuscular) as well as different dosage amounts (usually two to five cc). These variables should all be considered when choosing vaccines. First and foremost, use the advice of your local […] Read more

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Anyone can start farming: Low-cost water system improves calf gain

By Debbie Chikousky May 23, 2013

Supplying water to animals on pasture can be costly. We ended the 2012 grazing season with very little water in our dugouts and virtually no slough water, but with the snow and slow melt we are very hopeful they will be full. If not though we have a few ideas for low-cost watering systems that […] Read more

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Calves are coming, and horses need more training

By Heather Smith Thomas May 23, 2013

MARCH 24 Last Friday Andrea drove to Pocatello to take Sam to the regional dance competition. Their group won first place and will go to the national competition in Utah in May. On Saturday Andrea and I finally had a chance to lead the two fillies again, and took them about a mile on the […] Read more

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Cattleman’s Corner

Don’t let cows plan their grazing

Tips for preventing/treating pinkeye

Prevention is the best footrot medicine

Last calf of season hits the ground

Savory Grazing Systemmay not be that great

Market update: Consumer demand boosting cattle market

Society needs to value good land stewardship

Animal health: Vaccine selection — it’s a jungle out there

Anyone can start farming: Low-cost water system improves calf gain

Calves are coming, and horses need more training

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