feed testing

  • 14 November 2024Let CowBytes Simplify Your Feed Rations▶️

    Use feed testing and CowBytes ration-balancing software to optimize herd performance and overall farm...

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  • 14 Août 2024Improve Your Bottom Line with the Power of Feed Testing

    Now that cattle feed is harvested or being harvested, it’s time to start thinking about...

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  • 8 Décembre 2022The Sandhills Strategy -- Moving Pregnant Cows to Fresh Ground and Leaving Pairs Behind Can Limit Calf Sickness 

    The Sandhills calving system is a practical way...

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  • 16 November 2022Seven Tips for Grazing Corn

    Grazing standing corn has many benefits including being a high-energy forage but can also pose animal health risks if not...

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  • 6 Octobre 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 2: Hitting the Bullseye with Targeted Feeding – Feeding for Performance

    You have your feed test results, now what? This...

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  • 14 Septembre 2022*Upcoming Webinar* Nutrition Part 1: No Longer a Mystery -- Feed Testing to Improve Herd Health and Feed Management

    Feed testing is an important tool when tackling...

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  • 20 Décembre 2021Feeding Decisions Are Important Breeding Decisions

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

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  • 2 Décembre 2021Attention aux Minéraux

    DE QUELS SUPPLÉMENTS DE MINÉRAUX AI-JE BESOIN ET À QUEL MOMENT ? Les producteurs de bœufs pourraient savoir qu’ils...

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  • 15 November 2021Winter Feed Cost Comparison Calculator - Managing Variable Costs

    Winter feed is the largest year-over-year variable cost faced by producers.  Poursuivre la lecture

  • 14 Septembre 2021Looking to Make the Most of Forage Quality? Consider These Factors

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  • 10 Août 2021Experts Respond to Drought Questions

    On July 29, the Beef Cattle Research Council hosted a webinar that allowed beef producers to ask drought-related...

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  • 29 Avril 2021Resources for Drought Management

    Recurring drought is a natural part of the climate in many areas of Canada and creates a challenge when managing...

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  • 24 Août 2020Winter Feed Cost Comparison Calculator – Regional Trends and Opportunities

    As producers look for ways to protect margins and minimize losses this...

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  • 17 Août 2020It’s Time to Start Thinking About Feed Testing

    With cattle feed being swathed, harvested, or already in the silage bunk or bale now is the time to...

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  • 23 Octobre 2019Winter Feeding Cost Comparison – Hay vs. Alternative Feeds

    Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped...

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  • 3 Octobre 2019Does your feed pass the test? Making sense of feed test results: Webinar October 30

    Missed this webinar? Watch the recording here. Do you ever...

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  • 13 Septembre 20185 Tips for Grazing Corn This Fall and Winter

    Corn grazing is becoming more popular across Canada because producers can grow more biomass on less land....

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  • 16 Octobre 2017Abnormal Weather Doesn’t Grow Average Forage

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

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  • 17 Août 2015Stretching Feed Supplies

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

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  • 31 Juillet 2014Ergot: Low Levels Cause Big Problems

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the July 2014 issue of...

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  • 16 Avril 2014The High Cost of Shortchanging Cows

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of...

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  • 23 Septembre 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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  • 10 Janvier 2013Managing Winter Nutrition: New Beef Research School Episode

    A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feeding beef cattle over the...

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  • 17 Décembre 2012Feed Testing Explained in Beef Research School Video

    A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feed testing is a fundamental tool...

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  • 17 Octobre 2012Have You Had Your Feed Tested?

    Accurate knowledge of feed quality, particularly the operation’s forage base allows one to develop feeding strategies...

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