We’re back for the August episode of our podcast, The Bovine. On this episode, you’ll hear about the recently announced expansion of the Living Laboratories Initiative, the skills needed to DIY a plastics compactor, our #howdoyouburger summer contest, and why one analyst says there are positive movements coming for beef markets. Living Laboratories Initiative Karin Schmid of Alberta Beef Producers and Sheri…
Read MoreWelcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP, takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…
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 MoreAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for applicants for four positions as part of its application to the Living Laboratories Initiative. The positions include: Living Labs Director – F/T, remote-based Living Labs KTT and Engagement Lead – F/T, remote-based Living Labs Engagement Facilitators (2) – P/T, regional, remote-based These positions have a May/June proposed start…
Read MoreOur fourth episode of The Bovine is now available! On this episode: Can you keep your grazing livestock off the grass a while longer? Masters student and host of ‘Forays into Forages,’ David MacTaggart, joins the show to talk about the general lifecycle of perennial plants, and how we can support forages post-drought. Pigs in…
Read MoreTuesday evening, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a town hall on the drought, with updates and discussion around ABP’s current work, as well as considerations for production, and insurance. In the following video, you’ll hear presentations from: Melanie Wowk, veterinarian, cattle producer, and ABP Chair, Karin Schmid, ABP Production and Extension Lead, and Stacey Domolewski, Research…
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