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More lameness forecast for the rest of the pasture season

By Peter Vitti September 8, 2014

Excessively wet weather followed by hot dry days is the norm during this year’s grazing season, at least in some parts of the Prairies, and will likely continue until weaning time. That means many cow herds are often forced to stand on soggy ground, in puddles or in mud for days and as the ground […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

There is gain by reducing pain

Use of anti-inflammatory drugs is instrumental for the betterment of animal welfare

By Roy Lewis August 22, 2014

With the advent of the increasing consciousness in animal welfare, any products which can relieve pain, decrease inflammation and reduce fever are a welcome addition to the repertoire we as veterinarians have to treat clinical disease. They also may have a place in controlling post surgical pain or inflammation such as might occur with castration […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Pencil out creep feeding economics

There's a lot more to gain than just cost benefits

By Peter Vitti August 19, 2014

Record-high prices for feeder cattle and modest grain costs make creep feeding spring calves this year a very attractive option. However, before putting creep feeders on pasture, each operator should pencil out the economic return of creep feeding and take note of any relevant side benefits. It’s also important to know the main objective of […] Read more

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Canadian pride is through the roof

Lifelong love of horses helped keep Saskatoon businessman on the right track

By Edna Manning August 18, 2014

Bruce Taras is proud to be Canadian and his new riding arena illustrates that very well. The businessman, horse trainer and owner of the Lazy T Ranch west of Saskatoon recently expanded his boarding facilities by adding a large indoor arena with a special feature. “My wife Marjorie and I thought if we were going […] Read more

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Two-stage weaning reduces calf stress

Capturing ‘win-win’ benefits in an area where new knowledge and options are emerging

By Meristem Land & Science August 13, 2014

Two southern Alberta ranches are among those who have found a two-stage calf weaning program is not only much less stressful for livestock and improves rate of gain, it also makes for a much quieter weaning week. The two-stage weaning system involves processing calves about a week before the actual weaning day to apply a […] Read more

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Organic farming strategies useful for controlling parasites

By Debbie Chikousky August 12, 2014

Parasite control in our livestock is an evolving process. When we started farming, we had clean land and a handful of animals — we couldn’t understand what all the excitement was about. Now, we’ve come to realize that parasite control is an economic reality and one that has many facets. Just pouring chemicals repeatedly on […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Four tools to create information

By Sean McGrath July 21, 2014

Here at our ranch, much like most other farms, we collect a lot of data and are still learning how to make use of it. We collect financial data, pasture data, DNA data, production data, data on our labour, BIXS carcass data and then we sort everything by enterprise. The question then becomes what to […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Copper deficiency can hide in your herd

By Peter Vitti July 17, 2014

Before the 1980s, copper deficiencies were a real problem for just about anybody raising cattle from Western Canada to Cape Canaveral. Extensive copper research in beef cattle undertaken by Canadian and a host of international universities and governments, followed up by practical copper supplementation programs used by many producers has made severe copper deficiencies on […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Forages, Profiles

Bruce Coulman receives forage industry award

University of Saskatchewan breeder's varieties include bloat-reduced alfalfa

By Lisa Guenther July 16, 2014

The Saskatchewan Forage Council bestowed Bruce Coulman with its Forage Industry Innovation Award at the council’s annual meeting in Lashburn, Sask, on June 26. Coulman is being recognized for his forage research and his work teaching and mentoring university students. The forage breeder has helped develop and register 22 forage cultivars through research programs at […] Read more

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Minerals help correct many animal health issues

By Debbie Chikousky July 11, 2014

Pasture season is an opportunity to relax a little due to a lessening of feeding chores, but it is not time to relax about our livestock’s nutrition. For most beef cattle this is a time to replenish their vitamin and mineral stores after a long winter on dry feed. It is also a time when […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Cattleman’s Corner

More lameness forecast for the rest of the pasture season

There is gain by reducing pain

Pencil out creep feeding economics

Canadian pride is through the roof

Two-stage weaning reduces calf stress

Organic farming strategies useful for controlling parasites

Four tools to create information

Copper deficiency can hide in your herd

Bruce Coulman receives forage industry award

Minerals help correct many animal health issues

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