Episode 67: Protect Canadian Livestock from Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus with serious consequences for the beef industry. Effective on-farm biosecurity measures can help prevent the disease from entering, spreading ...
6 Touko 20257min
Episode 66: Birds, Bees and Breeding Beef Cattle
The goal of a cow-calf operation should be for each breeding female to deliver a healthy calf to weaning each year. While this sounds simple enough, there is a long list of variables that must fall in...
29 Huhti 20257min
Episode 65: Icebergs and Native Forages
With drought a recurring reality in many regions across Canada, you might wonder what affects pastures more – the drought, or overgrazing during drought? Recent work from the University of Alberta stu...
22 Huhti 202511min
Episode 64: Polycrops: Challenges, Triumphs and Valuable Lessons from Beef Producers
Polycrops, also known as cover crops, forage mixtures, or cocktail crops, are gaining popularity among beef producers for improving soil health, managing grazing, boosting cow performance, and enhanci...
15 Huhti 202514min
Episode 63: How to Intervene with a Difficult Calving
Calving season is a busy time, and there are many factors that contribute to a healthy calf being born. While some of these factors are beyond our control, we can prepare for the possibility of diffic...
8 Huhti 20257min
Episode 62: Utilizing Annual and Perennial Forages to Improve Productivity
Are you looking to boost pasture productivity and increase your feed supply? There are several beneficial management practices that can help you achieve these goals. In this episode, we will explore a...
1 Huhti 20258min
Episode 61: Colostrum Management for Beef Calves
Calving season is busy, and there’s a lot to manage when it comes to cow and calf care. However, colostrum management should be at the top of your list. This episode features the audio form a recent v...
25 Maalis 20259min
Episode 60: Vaccines: Use as Directed
Vaccines teach the immune system to recognize what particular pathogens look like, so that it can respond more quickly and effectively if those pathogens are ever encountered in real life. Like any ot...
18 Maalis 20258min
