Source: Colby Elford BSc., PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw, August 2019 As the grazing season progresses, pastures typically decline in feed quality and quantity. When rain is limited, this process is expedited. When grazing cow calf pairs, it may be beneficial to look at providing creep feed for the calves if forage… Continue reading Is It Time to Consider Creep Feeding?
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Cattle deaths linked to algae
Source: Robert Arnason, Producer.com, August 26, 2019 Several cattle in Manitoba’s Interlake died in late August, after drinking water from a contaminated dugout. The most likely cause of death was blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, said Keri Hudson-Reykdal, a veterinarian in Ashern, Man. “This seems to be a big issue this year — lots of dogs… Continue reading Cattle deaths linked to algae
Ottawa allocates $2 million to oat breeding
Source: Brian Cross, Producer.com, August 27, 2019 The federal government today announced that it will spend nearly $2 million to help the prairie oat industry develop new commercial oat cultivars. Ottawa will invest $1,982,915 in prairie oat breeding initiatives — money that will be used to support variety development work led by oat breeder Jennifer… Continue reading Ottawa allocates $2 million to oat breeding
Preconditioning, BVD vaccines are ideal in perfect world
Source: Roy Lewis, Producer.com, August 8, 2019 Calves must be nutritionally healthy and old enough for preconditioning to be most effective. There are different sectors of the cattle industry with different needs and objectives. By raising points on what certain management practices are ideal, perhaps we can collectively work toward those practices. It’s not easy… Continue reading Preconditioning, BVD vaccines are ideal in perfect world
Premises identification can be a tough sell
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, August 1, 2019 Disease outbreaks in New Zealand showed authorities how few farmers had complied with a national ID and tracing law Premises identification is one of the three pillars of livestock traceability but producers are not always supportive. Knowing the premise identification number of a farm or any other place… Continue reading Premises identification can be a tough sell
Feeding Livestock During Feed Shortages
Source: Saskatchewan.ca, June 2019 When faced with a shortage of feed, you often can still maintain your livestock herd. You may have to use feeds on which you normally would not rely. You may have to cull. You will have to plan your rations so that the nutrients short in one feedstuff are either high… Continue reading Feeding Livestock During Feed Shortages
Drought forces producers to sell cattle
Source: Barbe Glen, Producer.com, June 21, 2019 Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan asks government for a drought-related AgriRecovery assessment Puddles. The sight of them in fields near Camrose, Alta., pleased Alberta rancher Brad Osadczuk as he drove home from last week’s Alberta Beef Producers meeting in Edmonton. He hasn’t seen a puddle since last year… Continue reading Drought forces producers to sell cattle
Dry conditions spark concern for Saskatchewan’s grazing cattle this summer
Source: Brittney Matejka, Global News, June 18, 2019 Saskatchewan has been facing dry conditions across the province due to a lack of rainfall. As a result, some farmers and ranchers may be facing some grazing challenges this summer. Dr. Bart Larder, a professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan, addressed a… Continue reading Dry conditions spark concern for Saskatchewan’s grazing cattle this summer
‘It’s pretty grim’: Sask. ranchers selling off cattle again this year due to drought
Source: Emily Pasiuk, CBC News, June 13, 2019 Producers don’t have enough grass to feed herds Coming into year three of extremely dry weather, cattle producers are again being forced to sell some of their herd much earlier than they would normally. One of the biggest problems is the lack of grass for the cows.… Continue reading ‘It’s pretty grim’: Sask. ranchers selling off cattle again this year due to drought
Sask. cattle producers mindful of Beyond Meat’s success
Source: David Baxter, Global News, June 10, 2019 Cattle producers are watching Beyond Meat – the latest meat alternative – carefully. Veggie burgers aren’t a new idea, but plant-based options from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods that claim to taste like real meat are becoming more common on fast food menus and grocery shelves. Beyond Meat calls… Continue reading Sask. cattle producers mindful of Beyond Meat’s success