Cow-Calf & Production Tips

Easier weaning for calves using nose flaps

Reducing stress in calves when separated from their mothers

By Heather Smith Thomas May 22, 2015

Every year, weaning time is a stress on people and animal. On our ranch, we started fenceline weaning about 25 years ago — separating the cows from the calves but putting them in adjacent pens or pastures so they could still go to the fence and be next to each other. It was a little […] Read more

Average sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies (°C) for the week centred May 6. Anomalies are computed with respect to the 1981-2010 base period weekly means. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

Cow-Calf, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Sheep/Goats, Weather

U.S. sees El Nino as near-certain to last through summer

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 14, 2015

New York | Reuters — The El Nino climate phenomenon is almost certain to last through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. weather forecaster said, raising the chance of heavy rain in the southern U.S. as well as South America, and scorching heat in Asia that could devastate crops of thirsty food staples like rice. […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Refresher on pulling a calf

Even if you have easy calvers, it's a skill worth perfecting

By Roy Lewis March 13, 2015

Producers need to understand the proper use of a calf jack or hand-pulling techniques during a difficult calving, as different malpresentations need to be dealt with slightly differently. When pulling, be cognizant of the stress this puts on both the calf and cow. With more producers selecting for ease of calving in their breeding program, […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Dealing with broken bones in young calves

For a young calf with a hind leg fractured above the hock, a dog splint may be all you need

By Heather Smith Thomas March 4, 2015

Occasionally a young calf suffers a fractured limb, which needs to be cast or splinted for proper healing. Accidents sometimes occur, such as the cow stepping on her calf and breaking a leg. You might not see it happen, and just find the calf unable to get up, or very lame. You might discover the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Cow-calf producers asked to take survey

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 19, 2015

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is asking every cow-calf producer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to complete the Western Canadian Cow-Calf survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. 28. It can be filled out online but the website also provides an option to print the survey and mail it postage-free. First […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Sask. beef producers given a 21-day calving challenge

A new record book great for recording information, also offers calving tips

By Shirley Byers February 3, 2015

Cow herd reproduction is the most important factor affecting the profitability of Saskatchewan beef producers,” says Travis Peardon, livestock specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture. When it comes to contributing income, cow herd reproduction is five times more important than growth rate and 10 times more important than carcass quality. Calves born in that first 21-day cycle […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Treatment options for handling retained placentas

Animal Health: A common indicator of placenta retention is a decrease in milk production for calves

By Roy Lewis January 20, 2015

Retained placentas is one health problem all producers face every spring. The resulting metritis (uterine infection) and subsequent infertility can have a large economic impact. A placenta is considered retained if not expelled after 24 hours. Infertility related to retained placentas results from the infection not being cleared and the cow either conceiving later or […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Time for a midwinter feed inventory

Better Bunks and Pastures: Follow these tips for a better chance at strong, healthy calves

By Peter Vitti January 19, 2015

Don’t let any recent balmy temperatures fool you. By the third week of the New Year, we should all have forgotten about climate change. Late-gestating beef cattle, a few months away from calving, are going to need more dietary energy to maintain good body condition until calving and also to keep warm. Although, most people […] Read more

The Ivey family of Evergreen Cattle Co. will represent Saskatchewan at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers national awards program in Quebec City later this month. Above are Aaron and Adrienne Ivey with their children Colton, seven, and Noelle, nine, with trusted family member, Ben, in the middle.

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Focusing on strengths such as beef and grass

Saskatchewan: Aaron and Adrienne Ivey’s focus on their cow-calf  operation has taken them to the top

By Lee Hart November 21, 2014

Aaron and Adrienne Ivey say it is important that they concentrate on the strengths of their east-central Saskatchewan ranching operation. Producing beef and grass is the core business on their ranch near Ituna, Sask. northeast of Regina. They seed some annual crops to accommodate pasture and hay land rotation, and while they background their calves […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Finishers, Livestock, Reuters

Merck takes steps to return Zilmax to cattle market

By GFM Network News November 5, 2014

Reuters — Merck & Co. is taking steps to resume sales of its controversial cattle feed additive Zilmax by changing the way the drug is administered, hoping to recapture some market share in the beef industry, where the U.S. herd has the fewest animals in more than 60 years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration […] Read more

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Cow-Calf

Easier weaning for calves using nose flaps

U.S. sees El Nino as near-certain to last through summer

Refresher on pulling a calf

Dealing with broken bones in young calves

Cow-calf producers asked to take survey

Sask. beef producers given a 21-day calving challenge

Treatment options for handling retained placentas

Time for a midwinter feed inventory

Focusing on strengths such as beef and grass

Merck takes steps to return Zilmax to cattle market

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