Karin Schmid

  • March 31, 2020Think You Have a Closed Herd? Think Again

    You either have a closed herd or you don’t. If you answer yes to any of these questions, you do not have...

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  • September 10, 2018This December you’ll need a prescription to buy virtually any livestock antibiotic

    Editors note: This post was originally published February 1,...

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  • February 1, 2018This December, you’ll need a prescription to buy virtually any livestock antibiotic

    Note: Updated version published here September 10, 2018. If...

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  • November 12, 2015How to Improve Weaning Weights, Conception Rates and Calf Health: Webinar November 24

    Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for...

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  • January 14, 2015BodyConditionScoring.ca Launches with new Tools to Help Cow-Calf Producers Boost Production and Profit

    NEWS RELEASE A new webpage offers a fresh...

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  • July 14, 2014Vaccination: Can you Afford not to?

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef Producers....

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  • November 22, 2013Bigger Is Not Always Better: Finding the Right Sized Cow

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta...

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  • September 23, 2013Ergot Spotted in Western Canada -Keep an Eye Out

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef...

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  • June 3, 2013Changes to the CFIA Anthrax Program

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef Producers...

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  • April 29, 2013Mythematics: Distorting Data for Shock Value

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef Producers,...

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  • February 25, 2013EPDs: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    There are many factors that play a role in choosing a new bull for your operation. EPDs can help estimate the...

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  • December 10, 2012Tips for Successful Extended Grazing to Reduce Winter Feeding Costs

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the...

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  • October 26, 2012Shipping Cull Cows: Responsible Welfare Considerations

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta Beef...

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  • August 23, 2012Reducing Weaning Stress Part 2 – Improving Profits

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta...

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  • August 16, 2012Reducing Weaning Stress

    Calves are weaned to ensure cows can recover their body condition after raising a calf all summer, and to allow for...

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