Sweeping job and program cuts across AAFC are reshaping Canada’s research landscape, as the Liberal government targets a 15% budget reduction across all federal departments. Seven research facilities are slated for closure.

For the cow-calf producer, the last couple of years have been maybe the most financially rewarding in the history of the beef business in the U.S. Many people talk about the strong financial performance and how that could lead to beef herd expansion in the next couple years, and the “10-year cattle cycle” would agree, but for how long?

Effective water and feed management are the cornerstones of a profitable and healthy beef cattle operation. When properly executed, these two elements work in tandem maximizing performance, reducing health issues and improving overall efficiency.

Forage tests turn laboratory numbers into harvest decisions by showing which quality values match your goals.

From lush spring growth to dormant winter range, the nutrient value of what a cow grazes can swing dramatically. Yet, the cow’s requirements don’t swing nearly as wildly. That mismatch is where performance is either captured … or lost.

Les vaches laitières sont exposées à de nombreux risques pour leur santé durant les trois mois de la période de transition. Ces risques sont associés aux changements métaboliques importants qu’elles vivent en passant d’une période de tarissement à la production laitière, tout en traversant le vêlage. Trouver des façons de soutenir la santé des vaches durant cette période peut améliorer leur productivité, leur rentabilité et contribuer à la santé de leurs veaux.