Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC)

Providing cattle with the right trace minerals is an important part of herd nutrition, but what cattle consume and what they are actually able to absorb can be two different things. A recent Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) article looks at how mineral absorption affects the effectiveness of supplementation programs and how other compounds in…

Dr. Greg Penner, professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS) Canadian Industries Award in Extension and Public Service. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to extension, education, and public service in support of…

Every cow-calf producer has either lived it or knows someone who has. Breeding season wraps up and everything looks fine, until fall preg-checks tell a different story: open cows, late calvers and a breeding window that slipped wider than planned. While cow nutrition, body condition and management are frequently evaluated, one critical factor is often…

Growth implants are among the most researched and cost-effective technologies in the beef industry. However, adoption on Canadian cow-calf operations remains relatively low, despite similar performance and economic benefits seen in backgrounding and feedlot cattle. Questions around labour, economics, animal health, and confidence in the implant procedure often influence producer decisions. These issues were the…

Effective grazing management is one of the most powerful tools beef producers can use to enhance cattle performance, improve pasture productivity and support the long-term sustainability of their operation. Whether refining an existing plan or starting from scratch, these key grazing management facts can help get the most out of every acre. 1. Balance forage…