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Cattleman’s Corner

Whether they are domestic or wild species, producers need to be aware that there can be some risks with the co-mingling of different species with cattle.
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

The pros and cons of pasturing species together

Thoughts about running cattle, bison, sheep, horses et cetera on the same piece of land

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It can be a challenge to weigh the benefits and risks of running species such as beef cattle, sheep, bison and horses together on the same pastures, especially if feed is short. The pros and cons can be difficult for you and your veterinarian to address. While usually it is not a problem, there can […] Read more
The fillies we are going to keep are enjoying their new pasture.
Cattleman’s Corner

Haying begins, bulls are brought home

Eppich News: U.S. friends make a summer visit to the farm

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June and July flew by in a hurry. There was lots of summerfallow to be worked, and then haying started in late June. In between everything, we finally got a few fences checked and mended. Gregory went around the neighbours’ little pasture fence July 8 and early the next week I was able to move […] Read more
The look, feel and smell test are a pretty good indicator of silage quality, but under variable growing conditions it is recommended feed be tested to determine feed value and make sure there are no harmful toxins.
Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, The Dairy Corner

Balancing variable corn silage quality to a ration

Dairy Corner: Always recommended to start with a feed analysis to know what you have

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I am amazed on how each summer differs in Manitoba. Two summers ago, we had severe drought, last summer was extremely wet and this year started with record heat, then cooled down to night-time single digits. Luckily, temperatures picked up again, all the while with spotty thunderstorms. Such climatic difference presents a patchwork of knee-to […] Read more
Haying season gets underway, a tribute to a great-granddaughter
Cattleman’s Corner, Rancher’s Diary

Haying season gets underway, a tribute to a great-granddaughter

Warranty was applied to replace a bull bought last year

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June 20 Two weeks ago, after the doctor here checked Dani’s baby, they were sent to Community Hospital in Missoula to be checked and monitored overnight (see ‘Tribute’ at bottom). Ammarie was doing better by next day so Andrea brought them home. Later that week we had a vet look at Barney, our new bull. […] Read more
Beef cattle bunching
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Delivering a knockout punch to pinkeye

There are several tools that help reduce the risk of disease outbreak

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Summer is not over and the pastures are full of flies, so when I drive down the highway and see cattle bunched up in a pasture, they are either trying to get away from the heat or from these annoying pests. One of the most notorious pests is the face fly, the leading culprit for […] Read more
Retail beef prices continue to hold value near historical highs while restaurant spending has exceeded expectations.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

U.S. cattle herd continues to contract

Market Update with Jerry Klassen: Expect one more year of high calf prices before expansion begins

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Alberta fed cattle prices softened in July due to an increase in market-ready supplies and weaker wholesale beef prices. During the first week of August, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in southern Alberta at $235/cwt fob the feedlot. This is down from the mid-June record high of $246/cwt. At the same time, wholesale choice […] Read more
It was sort of a happy accident that the manhole creating access to waterline connections had to be dug a bit deeper. It provides more room for working. The manhole casing is a 40" diameter culvert, about 14 feet long.
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Crops

Well manhole is comfortable for work

Dug a little deeper than planned, and also outfitted with a cover

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Who would have ever thought that finding a big rock in a hole being dug would prove to be helpful? A neighbour was helping us to put in the manhole access for our water well when the backhoe hit the big rock. The manhole is a place big enough for someone to get into to […] Read more
James and Ian play in the field at meal time trying to help Gregory with the weeds and rocks.
Cattleman’s Corner

Seeding is finished in time for June rain

Eppich News: There is always something to work on including one of those first-ever repair jobs

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Mid-May to the beginning of June we were busy with seeding, turning the cows out to pasture and foaling. It was very dry in May with only a couple of small showers. Mother’s Day started a very good day but when we went to check our cows, we discovered a cow stuck in a slough. […] Read more
It is important to keep a close eye on both bulls and cows, particularly during the breeding season to ensure that lameness isn't affecting breeding performance.
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Keep foot rot locked out of the breeding season

Manage high-risk conditions and be prepared to treat as needed

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Most cow herds have been grazing green pastures for the last few months. Many are still in the midst of the breeding season, and I believe just by sheer probability that most producers have already successfully treated one or two cases of foot rot. To me, that’s a good thing, because lame cows and bulls […] Read more

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