Beef producers might know they should supplement their herds with mineral, but trying to wade through all the choices at the livestock supply store can be overwhelming. Commercial suppliers seem to make claims and offer something different, but with tubs and bags of every colour and price available, how do you know which one is […] Read more
Choosing the right mineral supplements for cattle can be daunting
Whether grazing or on a winter ration, cattle need mineral supplements to avoid health problems
The right time for calving depends on your farm — and you
While many producers are calving earlier, some have gone the other way
Calving season looks different on every operation — there is no one right method or time of year to calve a cow herd. While more producers in Western Canada have moved to later calving, some have gone the other way. Here are the experiences of three ranching families. Late summer/Fall calving Taralea Simpson has been […] Read more
New calculator helps determine the value of a bull
The calculator estimates breakeven price for a bull based on management
Different traits of bulls contribute differently to an operation’s bottom line. For example, a bull with a higher calving ease EPD (expected progeny difference) may contribute to a higher weaning rate. Not surprisingly, bulls with higher calving ease (or lower birth weights) sell for a higher price, according to research by Simms. With the large […] Read more
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