Episode 35: Results of the Inaugural Canadian Cow-Calf Survey
The inaugural Canadian Cow-Calf Survey collected data from six hundred producers across nine provinces on the 2022 breeding season through the 2023 weaned calf crop, as well as reasoning and rationale...
10 Syys 202413min
Episode 34: Grazing Cattle on Cropland Can be Mutually Beneficial
When we hear stories of farms from previous generations, mixed operations are often the tradition, where people grew crops and had some cattle and other livestock as well. With economies of scale and ...
3 Syys 20248min
Episode 33: Strategies for Fall and Winter Grazing
As we move into late summer, planning ahead for the coming fall and winter months is always time well spent, especially when considering the nutritional needs of the beef herd. Winter feeding can be c...
27 Elo 202410min
Episode 32: Considerations When Using Alternative Feeds
Local alternative feeds can be effective and economical additions to beef cattle rations. However, careful management is required to avoid potential problems and to ensure the nutritional requirements...
20 Elo 20249min
Episode 31: Genes Behind the Scenes
The cattle you raise and the beef they produce are the result of two factors – their genetic potential, and the environment they’re raised in. Show note links: Genomics and Genetic Testing (webpage)...
13 Elo 20249min
Episode 30: Ergot in Feed: Is There a Safe Concentration?
Cattle that consume feeds contaminated with the plant disease ergot can have reduced feed intake, gangrene of extremities, lameness, loss of pregnancy and heat stress. Show note links: Ergot in Feed...
6 Elo 20246min
Episode 29: Supplementation Matters – Navigating the Trace Mineral Requirements of a Beef Herd
Regional variation in the trace mineral content of forages and soils creates high risk areas where trace mineral deficiencies in beef cattle are more likely to occur. Therefore, supplemental mineral s...
30 Heinä 202413min
Episode 28: Polycrop Potential: 12 Tips for Using Mixed Forage Crops
Polycrops, intercrops, cover crops and cocktail crops are different terms that all encompass planting mixed crop species for livestock feed. Show Note links: Polycrop Potential: 12 Tips for Using M...
23 Heinä 202411min
