The Canadian cattle herd continues to shrink and is at the lowest July 1 number since 1988, Statistics Canada reported in its summer inventory report. Breeding stock numbers are also down and many in the industry say it is unlikely to improve, at least in Western Canada, because drought and resulting feed shortages will force […] Read more
Canadian cattle herd numbers keep dropping
It’s at its lowest point since 1988, dropping 26.3 per cent from a peak recorded in 2005
The far-reaching effects of rumen acidosis
It is a painful condition caused by eating too much highly digestible starch or sugar and can also decrease performance
Ruminal acidosis can be a painful condition for cattle and could lead to other problems like ruminitis, laminitis or liver abscesses. Acute acidosis can occur when cattle consume too much highly digestible starch or sugar. It is often seen among feedlot cattle but it can also affect the cow-calf sector. It is an animal welfare […] Read more
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