It's time to think about feed testing! Any feed type fed to beef cattle should be tested to ensure nutritional needs are met. This includes:.✅fresh and stored silage.✅baled forages.✅by-product feeds.✅swath grazing.✅cover crops.✅grain.Learn more at:

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🌎What is the ecological value of wetlands?.💉Is a better vaccine for bovine TB on the horizon?.🤔Are we vaccinating for the right BRD viruses?. Results are in on these and more research projects using data to empower better management in beef operations.

Extending the grazing season through stockpiled forage, crop residue, bale grazing or swath grazing can reduce labour, transport, and delivery of feed and manure handling. Download the BCRC's extended grazing checklist.

📈Replacement heifers are necessary on a farm to replace older or culled breeding cows, expand the herd size and enhance the genetics of the cow population. Learn more about heifer replacement and opportunity costs. ⬇️.

Hay storage is essential for beef cattle producers to:.🟨maintain the nutritional value of feed.🟨minimize spoilage to ensure cost efficiency .🟨preserve feed for winter months. Here are six things to think about when storing hay.⤵️.

The risk of introducing disease into your herd can be especially prevalent in the fall. Read or listen to Episode 81 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast to learn tips for managing disease risk in your herd this fall. ⬇️.

The August issue of The Wire -- the BCRC's monthly newsletter -- has practical tips for beef cattle injections, silage production, reducing hay storage losses and more. Read and subscribe. ⬇️.

Many producers are seeding polycrops of three or more species in hopes of improving production, soil organic matter, microbiology and resilience. 📖 Read or 🎧 listen for 12 tips on using polycrops on your farm. ⬇️.

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Yardage is an important tool for cow-calf producers in controlling costs and improving financial outcomes. Read or listen to Episode 80 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast to learn how to use the BCRC's Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator ⬇️.

A survey of more than 300 cow-calf producers across Western Canada showed 59% had used lab-based feed testing at least once in the past 3 years. Relying on visual feed assessments can lead to missed opportunities for cost savings and improved nutrition.

Leaving enough litter behind on pastures is a key component of managing grazing during drought. Read or listen to Episode 79 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast for more considerations to help manage your pastures, cattle and health during a drought. ⬇️.

Around 60,000 beef ranches and feedlots generate 347,352 jobs across Canada. For income received by workers and farm owners, every $1 creates $3.36 elsewhere. 🍁Learn more about the economic multiplier effect of Canada's beef cattle industry at

❓How do you store forages? Do you wrap bales? Store in a shed? Stack outdoors?. Proper forage storage will help reduce nutrient losses, maintain palatability and preserve forage for future use. Learn the ups and downs of stored forages. ⬇️

In Canadian beef cattle operations where every dollar and every calf counts, a small investment in feed testing can prevent thousands in losses and improve overall herd performance. It’s not just a test—it’s a tool for better returns. LEARN MORE ⬇️.

Grazing cattle on neighbouring farmland can have benefits to both the cattle producer and the farmer if done properly. 📖Read or 🎧listen to Episode 78 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast to learn more. ⬇️

This webinar for beef cattle producers and veterinary teams covers the best way to approach the management of internal and external parasites in a typical production year.

Internal and external parasites can affect the health, welfare and production of a beef herd. 📺Watch the BCRC's webinar recording, "The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management," for the best approaches to ensure herd health and to avoid parasite resistance.

Silage can be a dependable, high-quality feed choice for Canadian beef cattle producers, when a few key practices are followed. Here are six key recommendations for preserving silage quality. ⬇️.