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Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Preconditioning calves still pays this fall

Pencil out the costs and consider other marketing benefits as well

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The weaned calf market reached a peak in the fall of 2014. Since then, mixed with lots of volatility, the value of weaned calves this fall is roughly half that nearly two years ago. Many cow-calf producers who sell weaned calves to feedlots are asking if preconditioning calves is really worth it. Yes, I believe […] Read more
cattle in a fenced pasture
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Peritonitis more than hardware disease

Animal Health: Understanding the cause can often prevent it from happening again

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Peritonitis refers to the inflammation or infection around the peritoneum, which is the inside lining in the abdomen of cattle and other species. Any infection involving or in the abdomen has the nondescript term peritonitis to describe it. This could be infection around the intestines, stomachs, liver or uterus in cows and heifers. What is […] Read more
This raw coloured fleece will be processed to produce a skein of finished yarn.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Sheep/Goats

Getting a handle on fleece marketing

Opportunities appear to be there for all grades of wool

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In December 2015 we announced we were on our way to realizing our dream of producing dual-purpose sheep. Our first black ram (Clun Forest X), our purebred Rambouillet ram, and our Fredrick James (Suffolk cross/Rambouillet) were going to work. The goal was to produce acceptable meat lambs with wool that was pleasing to wear. Personal […] Read more
Brown young calf in barn pen.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, The Dairy Corner

Dairy Corner: Good starter provides a good start

Make sure the starter has proper nutrients but also great taste

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In recent years, I have seen a lot of pressure on dairy producers to feed more whole milk or milk replacer to their pre-weaned calves. University trials show baby calves fed high levels of milk turn it into superior bodyweight, girth and height at weaning, which make better future-lactating cows. Not to be overshadowed, there […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Producers hit with ‘sticker shock’

Market Update: Bottom of the market may be in sight in mid-2017

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There was an old saying on the trading floor — “Up the mountain; down the mountain.” After extreme highs; traders need to prepare for extreme lows. Earlier in summer, I thought the cattle markets would start to stabilize and maybe turn around in October. However, I have to eat my words because as of mid-October, […] Read more
cows eating pelleted feed
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Elements of a “good” winter mineral

Cow-calf mineral requirements vary with time of year

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It won’t be long before most cow-calf operators will be bring their cow herd home from pasture to overwinter. They should also be shopping for a good beef cow mineral. I think of a “good” overwintering cow mineral as one that helps meet the mineral and vitamin requirements of the early- to mid-gestating beef cow […] Read more
While they are named and noted for their impressive horns, Longhorn cattle also produce an excellent carcass and high quality meat.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

In praise of the Texas Longhorn

Saskatchewan producers says it s a breed for all reasons

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In 1991, three years after they purchased their first four registered Texas Longhorn heifers, Deb Lesyk and Dwight Overlid were in the show ring at the Canadian Western Agribition, in Regina. In 2001, a bull they had raised and dubbed Nebuchadnezzar, or Nezzar for short, won the Canadian circuit championship. Next, they showed Nezzar in […] Read more
This is a dramatic fence line contrast showing two types of grazing systems. On the left is the pasture of a neighbouring sheep operation with season-long grazing. On the right side of the fence is Kim Nielsen’s pasture used for rotational grazing for yearlings. His pastures get about 180 days of rest between grazing.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Report From Down Under: Holistic approach is working

Management changes for the growing conditions producing benefits

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My wife Helen and I took a six-day course a couple of years ago learning the principles of The Savory Institute’s holistic management as they apply to grazing. In a nutshell, the course taught the process of decision-making and planning that give land managers the insights and management tools to understand nature in the restoration […] Read more
How calves are managed after weaning as well as transportation can play a big factor in their health risk level once they get to a feed yard.
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Finishers

Determine the risk level of feeder calves

Animal Health: Knowledge of how weaning was handled is useful information

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There are many factors to consider when bringing in calves to feed to minimize BRD (bovine respiratory disease). It is still the number one cause of morbidity and often mortality in our feedlots. Knowing the history of the calves at weaning time, distance transported, vaccination and health history, as well as upcoming weather conditions will […] Read more
dairy cattle in a pasture
Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle, Livestock

Dairy Corner: Twofold impact of heat stress

Reproduction setbacks may take longer to correct than milk production problems

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This summer in the eastern Prairies seemed to be hotter and definitely more humid than in previous years. I noticed this year in particular had many August nights when the humidex barely fell below 25 C. In talking to dairy producers, some had the same experience and also noticed their heat-stressed cows’ milk production as […] Read more

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