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October 19, 2023Key Takeaways from the Nutrition Webinar Series for the Winter-Feeding Season A summary of the 2022-23 nutrition management webinar series covering...
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September 28, 2023Evolution in Cattle Feeding, Management and Consumer Demand Beef producers who background and finish cattle have learned a lot over the past...
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August 24, 2023Drought is More Than a Summer Challenge If not managed properly, drought can bring feed shortages and long-term animal health impacts. Feed testing,...
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August 9, 2023CowBytes Ration-Balancing Software Now Available Through the BCRC Producers can formulate feed rations and consider feed and byproducts at different...
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August 3, 2023Ergot in Feed: Is There a Safe Concentration for Beef Cattle? Recent studies suggest recommended concentrations of ergot and deoxynivalenol in cattle...
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July 25, 2023Keeping Today's Drought from Becoming Tomorrow's Problem Navigating drought requires long-term thinking. Here are seven things to watch for during...
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July 20, 2023Polycrop Potential: 12 Tips for Using Mixed Forage Crops Many producers are seeding polycrops of three or more species in hopes of improving...
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June 16, 2023Facing Drought? Six Things Beef Producers Can Focus On 🎙️ While the elements themselves cannot be managed, there are six decisions that can be...
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January 5, 2023Ready or Not, Calving is Coming -- Plan Ahead for a Streamlined Calving Season Focusing on four main aspects of planning can ensure a safe and...
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November 16, 2022Seven Tips for Grazing Corn Grazing standing corn has many benefits including being a high-energy forage but can also pose animal health risks if not...
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October 6, 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 2: Hitting the Bullseye with Targeted Feeding – Feeding for Performance You have your feed test results, now what? This...
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September 14, 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 1: No Longer a Mystery -- Feed Testing to Improve Herd Health and Feed Management Feed testing is an important tool when tackling...
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February 14, 2022Cut Costs Carefully This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of Canadian...
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December 20, 2021Feeding Decisions Are Important Breeding Decisions This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the...
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December 2, 2021Be Mindful of Minerals What mineral supplementation do I need and when do I need it? Beef producers might know they should supplement their herds...
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November 15, 2021Winter Feed Cost Comparison Calculator - Managing Variable Costs Winter feed is the largest year-over-year variable cost faced by producers.
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September 14, 2021Looking to Make the Most of Forage Quality? Consider These Factors Editor’s...
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September 7, 2021Tips for Starting Lightweight Calves on Feed Many cow-calf producers from B.C. through Ontario are planning to wean and sell...
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August 10, 2021Experts Respond to Drought Questions On July 29, the Beef Cattle Research Council hosted a webinar that allowed beef producers to ask drought-related...
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April 29, 2021Resources for Drought Management Recurring drought is a natural part of the climate in many areas of Canada and creates a challenge when managing...
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November 26, 2020Eleven Ways to Avoid Feed Waste this Winter Top layer spoiled silage in a bunk. Photo credit: Les Halliday Harvesting, storing and delivering a...
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August 24, 2020Winter Feed Cost Comparison Calculator – Regional Trends and Opportunities As producers look for ways to protect margins and minimize losses this...
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August 17, 2020It’s Time to Start Thinking About Feed Testing With cattle feed being swathed, harvested, or already in the silage bunk or bale now is the time to...
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October 23, 2019Winter Feeding Cost Comparison – Hay vs. Alternative Feeds Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped...
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October 3, 2019Does your feed pass the test? Making sense of feed test results: Webinar October 30 Missed this webinar? Watch the recording here. Do you ever...
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September 13, 20185 Tips for Grazing Corn This Fall and Winter Corn grazing is becoming more popular across Canada because producers can grow more biomass on less land....
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October 16, 2017Abnormal Weather Doesn’t Grow Average Forage This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October...
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August 17, 2015Stretching Feed Supplies This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of...
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July 31, 2014Ergot: Low Levels Cause Big Problems This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the July 2014 issue of...
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April 16, 2014The High Cost of Shortchanging Cows This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of...
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September 23, 2013Ergot Spotted in Western Canada -Keep an Eye Out This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef...
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January 10, 2013Managing Winter Nutrition: New Beef Research School Episode A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feeding beef cattle over the...
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December 17, 2012Feed Testing Explained in Beef Research School Video A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feed testing is a fundamental tool...
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October 17, 2012Have You Had Your Feed Tested? Accurate knowledge of feed quality, particularly the operation’s forage base allows one to develop feeding strategies...
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