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July 16, 2019

BCRC General Session – August 15th – 1:15 pm at the BMO Centre Every time a beef producer sells an animal, they invest in research through a portion of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off. Producer dollars help to fund scientific studies and innovative developments that are advancing Canadian beef production and impacting farms and ranches across the country. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is excited to invite you to join us at an upcoming general session for a clearer picture your Check-Off investment and highlights of applicable beef research and innovations you can use to help keep your operation ahead of the herd. The BCRC general session is held in conjunction with the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), however conference registration is not required to attend the BCRC general session. General Session Agenda Economic and science-based decision making tools for producers: Tracy Herbert, Beef Cattle Research Council. Looking for tools t....
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VBP+ welcomes $602,250 CAP funding to support program advancement

July 12, 2019

BCRC General Session – August 15th – 1:15 pm at the BMO Centre Every time a beef producer sells an animal, they invest in research through a portion of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off. Producer dollars help to fund scientific studies and innovative developments that are advancing Canadian beef production and impacting farms and ranches across the country. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is excited to invite you to join us at an upcoming general session for a clearer picture your Check-Off investment and highlights of applicable beef research and innovations you can use to help keep your operation ahead of the herd. The BCRC general session is held in conjunction with the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), however conference registration is not required to attend the BCRC general session. General Session Agenda Economic and science-based decision making tools for producers: Tracy Herbert, Beef Cattle Research Council. Looking for tools t....
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Featured Research Fact Sheets

In Progress. Results expected in March 2023.
Economic and environmental impacts associated with removal of performance-enhancing technologies in the Canadian beef cattle industry

In Progress. Results expected in March 2022.
Effect of rest stop duration and quality during transport on cattle welfare

March 2013
Trace mineral supplementation strategies in beef cows

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