Dystocia, otherwise known as a hard calving, is a stressful and painful event for both the cow and her calf. To decrease the risk of dystocia, producers can maintain the cow’s body condition score between 3 and 3.5 and breed for smaller birth weights to reduce the risk of dystocia. However, there is no way…
Read MoreThe Government of Alberta is looking for feedback on the initial phases of the Next Agricultural Policy Framework, in a short survey. Background NPF is a five-year (2023-2028) investment into Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Initial consultations are underway, on current and potential challenges and opportunities facing agriculture, and prospective priorities and vision for the…
Read MoreIn a new program, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is supporting Canadian beef producers certified by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). “Canadian producers are already expert stewards of the land and livestock, and the beef sector has been a leader in demonstrating their sustainable practices through the CRSB,” said Todd Klink, FCC’s vice-president of…
Read MoreThe majority of trade last week was reported dressed from $288-293/cwt delivered and comparable live trade was reported at $172.50/cwt. Steer prices firming over $1/cwt higher to average $173.42/cwt. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending May 14th was 7% larger than the previous week, totaling 45,376 head. YTD Western fed slaughter volume was…
Read MoreBy Reynold Bergen, BCRC, for the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen After last summer’s pasture conditions and last winter’s feed costs, it’s safe to say that many cow-calf producers are facing the upcoming grazing season with some anxiety. Some are looking for new grazing arrangements, opportunities to trim input costs, or both. No single solution…
Read MoreWith the drought last summer and supply chain issues through the winter, producers need to exercise caution when purchasing or selling feed this year. Stories of feed scams and theft continue to make the rounds at coffee shops and in news, and the Alberta RCMP livestock investigation unit has seen a surge in related reports….
Read MoreThe ABP Monthly Minute is your monthly re-cap of everything you need to know about what is happening at Alberta Beef Producers in 60 seconds or less. Updates from ABP We are pleased to announce Donald Poitras, CPA, CGA, MBA, has joined our team as Controller. Donald will work closely with Laura Procunier to ensure…
Read MoreIt is hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Hopefully these few months feel more like “tagging season” than “calving season.” However, if things don’t go quite as planned, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has put together some fantastic resources to help you improve the outcome for any compromised calf that hits…
Read MoreFrom Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada As ecological approaches to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment multiply, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Research and Development Centre in Sherbrooke, Quebec, continues to innovate in this area. Scientists are expanding the vast experience of the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre in the valorization of manure…
Read MoreRuminant Nutritionist Lynne Girardin provides supplement recommendations to support health in weaning calves. Getting calves off to a healthy start depends on a combination of factors, including good genetics, a healthy heifer, and ample, high quality colostrum. “A healthy cow means healthy milk, and healthy milk means a healthy calf,” suggests Lynne Girardin, ruminant nutritionist…
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter whether you’re hosting a big game day party, or keeping numbers to a minimum, you need epic appetizers. And what better idea than to incorporate some incredible Alberta beef? Below are a few great appetizer recipes, from our partners at Canada Beef. And if you do make a meal, or game day…
Read MoreHigh feed costs and shortages mean feedlot owners face a tighter squeeze than ever. Helping them maximize their feed dollars by hitting the optimal market moment for their cattle is the goal of a genetic tool with an economic twist. A program called Q-sort from Saskatoon-based Quantum Genetix provides data in a simplified form to…
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