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  • December 7, 2023Strategies for Managing Cattle Through Drought — BCRC Webinar Recap

    Cattle nutrition and forage specialists share drought strategies for optimal…

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  • November 23, 2023Managing the Heat in Wheat 🎙️

    New research on including wheat in Canadian feedlot diets may prove useful as economic and feed supply conditions…

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  • November 21, 2023Discovering the Realities of the 2023 Canadian Calf Crop

    The BCRC is asking Canadian cow-calf producers to share insights into on-farm production…

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  • November 15, 2023Genetic IQ: Defining Traits That Matter in Your Beef Herd and Tracking Data to Make Decisions

    What tools can help producers optimize genetic selection…

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  • October 31, 2023Do Transport Rest Stops Put Calf Health at Risk? 🎙️

    New research suggests rest stops may increase the risk of BRD and potentially the need for…

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  • October 26, 2023*UPCOMING WEBINAR* Drought: More Than a Summer Challenge

    This webinar will share insights on giving your herd its best chance to withstand severe or…

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  • October 19, 2023Key Takeaways from the Nutrition Webinar Series for the Winter-Feeding Season

    A summary of the 2022-23 nutrition management webinar series covering…

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  • October 17, 2023Taking Some of the Guesswork Out of Winter Feed Challenges 🎙️

    These BCRC tools can help you get the most value from your feed and the best…

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  • October 11, 2023Understanding the Five W’s of Cattle Injections: Who, What, When, Where & Why

    These beef cattle injection techniques are recommended…

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  • October 10, 2023Register Now for the 2023-2024 BCRC Webinar Series

    Free webinars for beef producers and veterinary teams on long-term drought implications, heifer…

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  • October 5, 2023Preg-Checking in a Drought Year with High Cull Cow Prices

    The costs and benefits of preg-checking are affected by market volatility, production cost,…

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  • September 28, 2023Evolution in Cattle Feeding, Management and Consumer Demand

    Beef producers who background and finish cattle have learned a lot over the past…

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  • September 19, 2023M. bovis, Repeat Offender 🎙️

    Although Mycoplasma bovis is trickier than most microbes, researchers are studying ways to disrupt it. Vaccinating…

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  • September 13, 2023Raising Replacement Heifers — What Does It Cost?

    Producers should consider the long-term economic implications of raising replacement heifers…

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  • September 12, 2023Grazing Cattle on Cropland Can Be Mutually Beneficial

    Grazing cattle and crops together can be a win-win solution for both crop and cattle farmers…

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  • September 1, 2023ATTN Extension Agents: New Funding Program for Regional Activities

    A pilot initiative to support regional extension activities such as meetings, field…

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  • August 31, 2023Beef Researcher Mentorship Program Participants Announced for 2023-2024

    Creating connections that allow researchers to become better informed about…

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  • August 29, 2023The Results Are In on Proof of Concept Projects

    POC projects test the feasibility of certain research areas before investing in larger-scale research….

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  • August 24, 2023Drought is More Than a Summer Challenge

    If not managed properly, drought can bring feed shortages and long-term animal health impacts. Feed testing,…

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  • August 22, 2023Year in Review Report Highlights Beef Research and Extension Results for 2022-2023

    A new report showcases how producer investments in the Canadian…

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