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Improved test for vibriosis in bulls
Venereal diseases like trichomoniasis (trich) and vibriosis (vibrio) remain common causes of reproductive failure in cow-calf herds in western Canada. Unlike trich, there is no good diagnostic test...
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Avoid open and late bred cows: new video about trich and vibrio
Although we hope that every cows and heifer will come home from pasture bred, we learn to expect a few to be open. But if you notice cows cycling again a few months after the bull is turned out, you...
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Boosting the calf crop percentage in your beef herd: Webinar on Feb. 25
Updated February 28, 2014: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for future webinars on the Webinars page: http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm Reproduction is the basis of...
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When is artificial insemination more economical in beef herds?
Although artificial insemination (AI) of cattle has been possible for 60 years, this technology has not been used widely in the Canadian beef industry. Genetic evaluation of beef bulls has improved...
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Better Tests for Trich and Vibrio
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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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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Preventing reproductive wrecks: Webinar January 23
Even small changes in the open rates of cows can have a major economic impact. Join this webinar for tips to increase and maintain high pregnancy rates with information on everything from mineral...
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Costs of siring calves: artificial insemination compared to natural service
As the breeding season approaches, some producers will consider using artificial insemination (AI) and estrous synchronization in their breeding herd; others will not because of the extra time, labour...
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Top findings about adoption of beneficial practices on Canadian cow-calf...
Sometimes it can be hard to know where you’re going if you don’t look at where you’ve been. For decades, research and extension organizations have promoted many practices to beef cattle operators with...
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Replacement heifers – Money, management, and momentum
Photo submitted by Brian Trueman Do you raise your own heifers? Or do you prefer to purchase your replacements? Regardless of your choice, developing heifers costs money and requires careful...
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Unintended Consequences
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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Think you have a closed herd? Think again.
This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Research and Production Manager with the Alberta Beef Producers. A surprising proportion of producers believe they run a closed herd. The 2017 Western...
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Reproductive Failure in the Beef Herd: Causes, Effects and When to Intervene...
Reproductive failure can pose a significant threat for cow-calf operations, particularly when an issue affects a large portion of the cow herd such as early pregnancy loss. This panel of veterinarians...
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Feeding Decisions Are Important Breeding Decisions
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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Tightening the Calving Season: How to Increase Profitability Through Calving...
Calving distribution is the percentage of calves born in each 21-day cycle throughout the calving season. Each time a cow is not bred during a 21-day heat cycle, it can cost up to 39 lbs of weaning...
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Preventing Reproductive Wrecks: Webinar January 23
Update: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for future webinars on our Webinars page: Even small changes in the open rates of cows can have a major economic impact. Join this webinar for...
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Costs of Siring Calves: Artificial Insemination Compared to Natural Service
As the breeding season approaches, some producers will consider using artificial insemination (AI) and estrous synchronization in their breeding herd; others will not because of the extra time, labour...
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Top findings about adoption of beneficial practices on Canadian cow-calf...
Sometimes it can be hard to know where you’re going if you don’t look at where you’ve been. For decades, research and extension organizations have promoted many practices to beef cattle operators with...
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Replacement heifers – Money, management, and momentum
Photo submitted by Brian Trueman Do you raise your own heifers? Or do you prefer to purchase your replacements? Regardless of your choice, developing heifers costs money and requires careful...
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Unintended Consequences
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the...
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