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Vigilance needed despite fewer calving problems

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Thanks to genetic selection for lower birth weight and easy-calving bulls, calving problems due to fetal oversize are becoming much more rare. However, there are still common problems worth reviewing to help producers recognize and assist these deliveries and save more calves. Fetal malpresentations today are the most common calving difficulties we see. The simple […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner

Look for higher feed-efficiency genetics

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With feed efficiency important to the bottom line for cattlemen, selection of breeding stock for growth traits can be a major benefit in reducing production costs, says an Alberta Agriculture beef research scientist. John Basarab told a packed house at the recent Tiffin Conference Series in Lethbridge that his team’s research has gone from the […] Read more
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Feeder cattle prices surge higher

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Feeder cattle prices surged higher in early January as the market contends with tighter supplies, stronger fed cattle prices and weaker feed grain values. Central Alberta auction markets reported Simmental-cross steers weighing 429 pounds sold for $191/cwt; Limo-cross steers averaging 550 pounds moved at $160/cwt and black Angus-based steers with medium flesh averaging 825 pounds […] Read more
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Pork part of the puzzle to feed world

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The pork industry needs to think both as a leader and an activist at a global level in order to drive economic prosperity while helping the world battle poverty and feed a population set to hit nine billion by 2050, say speakers at the 2012 Banff Pork Seminar. The seminar launched its 41st event with […] Read more
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Wolves getting a bit close for comfort

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DECEMBER 24 We’ve had cold weather, down to -18 C, but Andrea’s kids have been enjoying the icy driveways. Their sleds coast all the way down their lane to the bottom of our field. Michael helped us build a fence around Andrea’s new house, and got it finished last week. We can now graze the cows in the field […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner

Most forages fall short of nutrients at calving

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This is not a typical Prairie winter for pregnant beef cows ready to calve. Right after New Year’s, Calgary smashed a 100-year weather record of 12.8 C. The next day, Manitoba shattered 11 temperature records. Saskatchewan wasn’t left out; Maple Creek reported a record of 16 C. What does this mean for beef cows just weeks or a month away from calving? Although we […] Read more
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Tips on proper use of a calf puller

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Most calves can be pulled by hand after correcting any abnormal position, but occasionally a mechanical calf puller (“calf jack”) is needed. It is important to determine whether the calf can be safely pulled, or should be delivered by C-section. Mark Alley, (NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine) says a calf jack is an excellent tool […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner, Keepers & Culls

Thoughts from a couple of readers

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I wouldn’t say the mailbag is overflowing, but I did receive a couple comments from readers on recent items. In the Feb. 6 Keepers and Culls I threw out a comment that supply management might be an option for bringing stability to prices in the Canadian beef industry. Charolais breeder Jake Harp responded: “Supply management […] Read more

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