Beef Cattle Research Council

BCRC launches new animated video on foot and mouth disease prevention Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious virus that has disastrous consequences for the livestock industry and the population of beef cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals worldwide. Fortunately, Canada has achieved FMD-free status, but everyone must stay vigilant to the risks and be…

Drought has been a common occurrence on the prairies and many producers are familiar with the long-term consequences of dry conditions. Dry weather and feed shortages can have consequences that last beyond the summer season.   “Drought is not just an issue when you are on pasture,” says Dr. John Campbell, veterinarian and professor at the…

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has officially opened its call for proposals, inviting researchers to contribute to the advancement of the Canadian beef industry. This initiative seeks to fund projects that explore proof of concept and clinical trials, with an application deadline set for September 3, 20241. With a significant increase in research investment through…

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 9, 2023. Rejuvenation of a forage stand, whether hay or pasture, involves using one or a combination of methods to increase productivity with a shift towards higher yielding forage species that provide improved nutritional value for livestock.  If an assessment of…

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) has decided to refer to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV). Although caused by the same virus as HPAI, the disease presents differently in cattle compared to poultry, which is why the AABP has requested the name change. In the letter, the…