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The High Cost of Shortchanging Cows
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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BodyConditionScoring.ca launches with new tools to help cow-calf producers...
NEWS RELEASE A new webpage offers a fresh look at the importance of monitoring the nutrition of beef cows and the role body condition plays in overall productivity and profit. “The importance of...
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New resources added to BodyConditionScoring.ca help cow-calf producers...
New resources have been added to www.BodyConditionScoring.ca to help cow-calf producers make decisions about managing body condition in their cow herd. Cattle producers know that fat cover plays a...
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Stretching Feed Supplies
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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How to improve weaning weights, conception rates and calf health: Webinar...
Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for future webinars on our Webinars page: http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm It is clear that the value of a calf crop is related...
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5 articles for cow-calf producers heading into fall
With Fall around the corner, it’s a good time to (re)consider a few production practices. These 5 articles are full of ideas, scientific evidence, producer testimonials and interactive calculators. By...
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Are those girls in good shape? Raise your beef IQ
The productivity, and by association profitability, of a beef cow largely depends on the amount of fat that she carries. Cows with a body condition score of 3.0 have higher pregnancy rates, heavier...
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Different approaches/same goal for winter management of heifers
Recognizing replacement and first calf heifers need extra management, producers take different paths to get to the same destination. Beef producers like Darren Bevans in Alberta, Tyler Fulton in...
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Based on 2017 calf prices, how much did last summer’s cows in ideal condition...
Because cows maintained with an ideal layer of fat cover will have higher reproductive efficiency, they positively impact an operation’s economics. Sorting and feeding groups based on body condition...
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The hand is better than the eye when it comes to cattle condition
Reproduction is the single most important factor in the productivity of a cow-calf operation. Body condition (amount of fat cover) is a key factor in reproductive success. New research from the Western...
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Decision Making During Drought
Producers coping with severe drought and feed shortages have tough decisions to make about culling, weaning and cow management. The following considerations may be helpful when making herd decisions in...
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Optimum Condition = Maximum Production
Learn more at www.bodyconditionscoring.com When feed supplies are short, it may be tempting to feed less and allow cows to lose body condition, but this short-term solution can have a long-term impact...
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Calving Records Will Be Especially Valuable This Year
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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How Telemedicine Can Be a Tool to Support the Health of Your Herd
Pictured from left: Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky, Dr. Eugene Janzen, Alberta rancher Stephen Hughes and Dr. Tommy Ware Picture this: you are checking calves and notice one is wobbly and having trouble. The...
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How to Improve Weaning Weights, Conception Rates and Calf Health: Webinar...
Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for future webinars on our Webinars page It is clear that the value of a calf crop is related to the number and weight of calves, but you may...
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5 Articles for Cow-Calf Producers Heading into Fall
With Fall around the corner, it’s a good time to (re)consider a few production practices. These 5 articles are full of ideas, scientific evidence, producer testimonials and interactive calculators. By...
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Are those girls in good shape? Raise your beef IQ
The productivity, and by association profitability, of a beef cow largely depends on the amount of fat that she carries. Cows with a body condition score of 3.0 have higher pregnancy rates, heavier...
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Different Approaches/Same Goal for Winter Management of Heifers
Recognizing replacement and first calf heifers need extra management, producers take different paths to get to the same destination. Beef producers like Darren Bevans in Alberta, Tyler Fulton in...
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Based on 2017 Calf Prices, How Much Did Last Summer’s Cows in Ideal Condition...
Because cows maintained with an ideal layer of fat cover will have higher reproductive efficiency, they positively impact an operation’s economics. Sorting and feeding groups based on body condition...
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The hand is better than the eye when it comes to cattle condition
Reproduction is the single most important factor in the productivity of a cow-calf operation. Body condition (amount of fat cover) is a key factor in reproductive success. New research from the...
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