Episode 11: When Do I Turn Out My Cows? Managing Spring Pastures During and After Drought
Managing grasslands through drought is not an easy task, but having a plan going in, monitoring pastures and being willing to adapt as the weather changes can prevent pasture decline. Facing pasture p...
26 Maalis 20249min
Episode 10: Producer Survey Helps Check-Off Dollars Go Further
When research generates a product or practice that fills a real need, producers will adopt it. Tracking producer adoption helps the Beef Cattle Research Council prioritize and focus extension efforts....
19 Maalis 20249min
Episode 9: Chute Decisions – Using Low Tech and High Tech Record Systems to Help Make Decisions Chute-Side
The best record-keeping system is the one that will be used by your operation. Whether it is recipe cards in a tin container or a more advanced digital recording system, if the system is gathering dus...
12 Maalis 20249min
Episode 8: Bull Selection: What are you looking for?
There are many different types of bulls available, and effective sire selection requires an understanding of the characteristics of the available genetics as well as your own operation. Deliberate ali...
5 Maalis 202410min
Episode 7: Five Management Tips for Small Herds
In 2021, 31% of farms with cattle reported having 32 head or less and 22% have between 33 and 72. Being a smaller operator can pose challenges when managing a beef herd. Time is often limited and, as ...
27 Helmi 20249min
Episode 6: An Ounce of Prevention
Vaccine technology, programs and practices are constantly evolving. But cattle can’t take full advantage of the protection that vaccines offer if nutrition is lacking, or disease pressures are too hig...
20 Helmi 202410min
Episode 5: Bull Selection: Breeding Programs That Suite Operational Goals
There are a range of different beef cattle operations in Canada, and no one breeding program is optimal for all operations. The ideal program will be determined by your operational goals and the manag...
13 Helmi 202412min
Episode 4: Calm, Cool and Collected – Prepare for a Smooth and Healthy Calving Season
As calving season gets underway for Canadian beef cattle producers, an abundance of sleepless nights can be expected to come with it. Cows will be calving around the clock, leaving little leeway if an...
6 Helmi 20247min
