Pain

  • April 12, 2023Taking Pain Management Mainstream — Beef Producers Add Pain Medication to Their Routines and Benefit Their Herds

    The number of producers providing pain management...

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  • March 16, 2020Can we Reduce Castration Pain in Week-Old Calves?

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the March...

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  • February 4, 2020Top Tips for a Smooth Calving Season

    The most important day of a calf’s life is the first one. There are some key factors that play a role in...

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  • May 22, 2019Top findings about adoption of beneficial practices on Canadian cow-calf operations

    Sometimes it can be hard to know where you’re going if you...

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  • March 14, 2019Feeling Better About Castration

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the March 2019 issue of...

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  • December 17, 2018Results of recent Cow-Calf Production Surveys across Canada

    Industry data provided by production surveys can serve as a benchmark for production...

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  • May 30, 2018Pain, Pain, Go Away

    Beef producers are busy in the spring and summer months processing cattle, performing common procedures such as castration and...

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  • March 19, 2018How Castration Method and Age Affect Pain in Young Calves

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in...

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  • January 23, 2017That’s Gotta Hurt

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the January 2017 issue of Canadian...

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  • September 14, 20165 Articles for Cow-Calf Producers Heading into Fall

    With Fall around the corner, it’s a good time to (re)consider a few production...

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  • June 16, 2016Bov-Innovation: Putting Theory into Practice

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the June 2016...

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  • April 13, 2016Pain Control Gaining Priority Among Beef Producers

    For Saskatchewan beef producers Tamara and Russ Carter administering a pain control product to...

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  • December 16, 2015New Video: What Beef Producers Need to Know About Pain Control and Prevention

    Injuries, ailments and surgery hurt. On days you slam your hand in...

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  • December 10, 2015Measuring and Mitigating Pain During Castration

    Public concern regarding the pain associated with castration, dehorning and branding of beef cattle is...

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  • October 15, 2015Practical and Effective Methods of Pain Control: Webinar October 21

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

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  • February 11, 2015Pain Mitigation

    Consumer pressure to avoid painful practices on cattle when possible, and to reduce pain when castration, dehorning, or branding are...

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  • January 19, 2015Is Bloodless Dehorning Really Painless?

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the January 2015...

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  • October 16, 2013Do it Early, Do it Right

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October 2013 issue of Canadian...

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  • May 2, 2013Pain Mitigation: Latest Video in Beef Research School Series

    Branding, dehorning and castration are painful, but pain is very difficult to measure in...

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  • February 21, 2013A Painful Subject

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the February 2013 issue of Canadian...

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