Episode 19: Choosing Forage Varieties Without Getting Lost in the Weeds
Deciding whether or how to reseed a pasture or hay stand can be confusing, costly and risky. The Forage U-Pick tool can help you make better, less risky choices, more easily. Relevant links: Forage ...
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Episode 18: Where There are Cattle, There are Parasites: 9 Tips for Managing Parasites in Your Herd
Effective parasite management is a balancing act. On the one hand, controlling parasites is essential for maintaining cattle health, welfare and productivity. On the other hand, over-use of some treat...
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Episode 17: Looking to Cut Costs This Spring?
With increasing input costs and many regions having poor growing conditions in recent years, there is pressure to reduce input costs wherever possible. It is important to make these decisions carefull...
7 Touko 20246min
Episode 16: Eastern Canadian Perspectives on Defining the Calving Period
These producers did their homework and planned ahead before shifting their calving seasons in order to meet the needs of their particular farms and families. Show note links: Eastern Canadian Beef P...
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Episode 15: Passing the Torch Successfully
Legendary forage breeder Bruce Coulman will be formally inducted into Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Hall of Fame. By continuing the University of Saskatchewan’s forage breeding program, Bill Biligetu ha...
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Episode 14: Taking Cattle Pain Management Mainstream
Pain management for beef cattle has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Scientists have gained a greater understanding of what pain looks like in an animal and how reducing pain can affect ...
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Episode 13: How To Rebound From High Open Rates
High open rates recorded in areas across the west last year mean affected producers should be implementing strategies now to set their herds up for success. Resources mentioned in this week's episod...
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Episode 12: One Health Strategies
Brutal winter weather, stress, and a mystery disease that targeted newborn calves created a perfect storm for one family’s “winter from hell.” Using a One Health Initiative model of care, Tyler and Na...
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