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Manitoba farmers have a look at a cover crop at Dan Shwaluk's farm near Shoal Lake.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Cover crop increases feed and profits

Producing more pasture as well as a winter feed supply

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One of the biggest questions Manitoba cattle producer Dan Shwaluk had about cover crops was, “where’s the money in it?” After two years of planting cover crops on his farm he’s seen exactly where the money is — in his pocket. He’s getting more than 10 tonnes of silage feed per acre off his cover […] Read more
Feedlots looking at negative margins this fall
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Feedlots looking at negative margins this fall

Market update with Jerry Klassen

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Fed and feeder cattle prices have come under pressure over the past couple weeks as the market anticipates growing beef, pork and poultry supplies. The cattle complex is in a transition stage from contraction to expansion while pork and poultry have experienced production increases throughout 2015. The demand picture has also turned softer. Canada is […] Read more
Maintaining good nutrition with products such as protein blocks helps cattle as they head into winter.
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Keep cows fed heading into winter

Each thin cow will need an extra bale over winter just for maintenance, never mind rebuilding

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Cows need higher-quality feed, and more of it, as pregnancy progresses. Nutrient requirements in early gestation are not much different from maintenance requirements, but as the fetus grows larger the cow’s nutrient needs increase. After calving, when a cow is lactating, she needs a much higher level of protein and energy than when she is […] Read more
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Choosing the right beef industry app

Keep records, monitor pastures, even evaluate poop — these are all new smartphone options

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There are a bewildering number of apps available today for everything from games to personal fitness, and the livestock industry is not being left behind. But how does a producer decide which app will be the most useful to his or her operation? Kathy Larson, beef economist with the Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC) near […] Read more
Time will tell if the Aussie beef market maintains its strength.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Optimism stoked the Australian cattle market

Indicators favoured a strong cattle market in Australia but time will tell if strength will be maintained

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Earlier this year I participated in a webinar sponsored by Meat and Livestock Australia and came away with some incredible optimism and understanding more clearly why the Australian cattle frenzy is continuing. The stars are indeed lining up in 2015 for Australian cattle producers and the new record prices set on a daily basis from […] Read more
Harmony Beef processing plant in limbo pending approvals
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Harmony Beef processing plant in limbo pending approvals

Calgary pressing for a scientific environmental review of packing plant proposal

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The long-anticipated opening of the Harmony Beef processing plant just north of Calgary remains in cold storage, as the company which was supposed to begin operations nearly a year ago awaits some final approvals from Rocky View County. The plant, which was supposed to be operational in late 2014/early 2015, processing between 700 and 800 beef […] Read more
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Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Grants available to help with traceability programs

Traceability technology helps to track animals or food products from farm to consumer

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Traceability is a high priority for the livestock industry in Canada, and federal and provincial governments have been working in collaboration with the industry to develop a National Agriculture and Food Traceability System, primarily focusing on livestock and poultry. Traceability, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s website is the ability to follow an item or […] Read more
New Western Canada Cow-Calf Survey shows trends and opportunities
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

New Western Canada Cow-Calf Survey shows trends and opportunities

Plus, highlights of the Western Canada Cow-calf Survey

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Results from the 2014 Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey (WCCCS) show some interesting industry trends and changes in management practices since the last survey was conducted 16 years ago in Alberta. The 2014 WCCCS was rolled out to producers from British Columbia to Manitoba from November 2014 to February 2015 and asked 58 questions — some new and […] Read more
Pay attention to post-weaning programs for dairy cattle
Cattleman’s Corner, Dairy Cattle, The Dairy Corner

Pay attention to post-weaning programs for dairy cattle

You want replacement heifers to grow at an optimum rate, but not too fast or too slow

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Almost every time I visit a dairy barn, I make a point of looking at post-weaned replacement heifers as well. Raising young dairy heifers can be one of the greatest challenges even on the best-run dairies. I believe implementing a good post-weaning heifer program makes good sense and contributes to their future success as high-milk-producing dairy […] Read more

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