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What happens when the temperature swings from -30°C to +5°C in just a few days? For cattle producers, these rapid fluctuations need to be managed to mitigate the risks to herd health, nutrition, and overall performance. In the newest episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist with…

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia. The Duynisveld’s discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation. Tune in below, download for later, or…

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, AB. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your…

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Alberta Beef Industry Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, or download to listen later on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your convenience….

After a brief pause, The Bovine is back! We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast. Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over. We can’t give away too much of…

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety. Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference…

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear an update on the Canadian Beef Advisors’ 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy. Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to discuss these ambitious goals for the…

Drought’s always just around the corner, says Dr. Bart Lardner, and the best time to plan for it is in the fall. Lardner is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia, in August. “We should have just experience that grazing program in 2022…