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  • March 19, 2026Results Are In—Updates on Improved Cattle Health and Feed Efficiency

    Check-Off dollars that beef cattle producers allocate to research fund a…

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  • March 17, 2026Solving Problems Starts with Asking the Right Questions 🎙️

    Protecting calves against viral infections is key to reducing the risk of pneumonia….

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  • March 11, 2026From a Piece of Wire to Contaminated Feed: Preventing Foreign Material Hazards in Beef Cattle Operations

    A few proactive steps can prevent cattle from…

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  • March 5, 2026Standing Corn: A High-Energy, Low-Cost Winter Grazing Option

    Successful corn grazing depends on choosing the right variety and managing animal health…

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  • February 27, 2026*Webinars* Strategies for Reducing Calf Losses: Veterinary Insights from Across Canada

    Are calf losses cutting into your beef operation’s…

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  • February 26, 2026Welcoming Visitors: Show Off Your Herd Safely

    Farm biosecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple and proactive steps can go a long way towards…

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  • February 19, 2026Top 6 Calf Management Resources for Beef Producers this Calving Season

    By putting these calving resources into practice, beef cattle producers can…

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  • February 18, 2026Extend the Grazing Season: Using Stockpiled Forage for Early Spring Grazing

    Grazing early in the season (April and May) reduces reliance on stored…

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  • February 17, 2026Stacking Good Decisions to Keep Calves Healthy 🎙️

    With Canadian cow-calf systems changing, updated research is needed to understand what calving…

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  • February 12, 2026Ingenuity, Upgrades and Legacy: On-Farm Practices That Pay Off for These Beef Producers

    Beef producers from across Canada set the BCRC’s direction…

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  • February 11, 2026Road to Bull Sale Season: Seven Key Stops to Buying the Right Bull

    Purchasing the right beef bull can quickly move your beef herd toward your…

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  • February 5, 2026Pooling Resources: Community Pasture Upgrades Water Systems for Healthier Beef Cattle

    Members of Maple Brook Co-operative Pastures have worked…

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  • February 3, 2026Canadian Beef Industry Statement on AAFC Research Cuts

    The Canadian Cattle Association and the Beef Cattle Research Council are concerned about…

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  • January 28, 2026Building a Herd That Works: EPDs, Genomics and Smart Genetic Investments ▶️

    The bulls or replacement heifers you select today will influence herd…

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  • January 22, 2026*Webinar* Practical Approaches for Managing Stock Water

    Discuss hidden risks of poor-quality stock water, implications for herd health and…

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  • January 21, 2026Early Calf Life Survival — BCRC Webinar Recap

    Practical, science-based tips for improving calf survivability, starting with cow health before…

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  • January 20, 2026Calf Health Management — What Does the Science Say? 🎙️

    Researchers from the Universities of Calgary and Saskatchewan reviewed management…

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  • January 15, 2026Cracking the Heritability Code — Choosing Traits That Pay Off

    Understanding heritability and how traits interact with each other helps ensure your…

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  • January 7, 2026Top 10 Podcast Episodes to Revisit as We Celebrate Episode 100 🎙️

    The Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast’s 100th episode is a special compilation of…

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  • January 6, 2026The BCRC Congratulates Andrea Brocklebank on Selection as CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association

    Andrea’s appointment, effective March 1,…

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