Beef Cattle Research Council

Discover which forages match your needs with Forage U-Pick, an interactive forage species selection tool for Canadian producers. ✨ Try the updated seeding rate calculator, now available coast to coast! upick.beefresearch.ca

❓Can a chute-side test help diagnose BRD more accurately? 💊Can a probiotic given at spring processing help reduce weaning stress? The results are in on these and more research projects focused on improving cattle health and feed efficiency. beefresearch.ca/blog/results-a…

When bringing home beef cattle from auction marts or community pastures, it is important to segregate them from the rest of the herd and watch for signs of illness to prevent the spread of disease. ⬇️Learn more. beefresearch.ca/topics/biosecu…

Foreign materials and toxins can find their way into feed, water or pastures, which can lead to health problems, reduced performance and economic losses. Be aware of where foreign materials and toxins come from and how to prevent exposure to beef cattle: beefresearch.ca/blog/preventin…

The BCRC’s popular #calf911 checklists (like this colostrum guide) can help beef cattle producers provide emergency support for newborn calves. Ask your local veterinarian's office for our printed calving guides or download these digital checklists at: beefresearch.ca/producers/calf…

Grazing in April and May can help beef producers reduce reliance on stored feed while maximizing stockpiled perennial forage. Episode 109 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast explores where and when early-season grazing fits into a beef operation. beefresearch.ca/blog/using-sto…

Welcoming guests on your farm? Clean and disinfected footwear can help minimize costly disease risks both on and off your farm. 🥾 Download the new boot cleaning guide and disinfectant table: #cleaning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">beefresearch.ca/topics/biosecu…

Download the BCRC's new EPD interpretation guide to help make sense of expected progeny differences: beefresearch.ca/content/upload…

In case you missed the BCRC's recent webinar discussing stock water management on beef operations, the recording is now live. {This webinar is available for one continuing education credit for Canadian veterinarians and RVTs.} WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING: beefresearch.ca/webinars/pract…

Thank you to the @BeefResearch for sponsoring this incredibly fun and informative event in Crossfield, AB. There were over 80 female producers in the room and the presentations/wet labs were so well done. My goal to be armed with a bit more bovine knowledge in 2026 continues

@emiratekay1981 Great! Thanks for your interest in the BCRC's resources for 4-H leaders. They can be accessed at: beefresearch.ca/blog/for-4-h-l…

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🍀ATTENTION 4-H LEADERS: Looking for beef project resources? The Beef Cattle Research Council is pleased to offer resources and tools for the next generation of beef cattle producers, 4-H leaders and club members at BeefResearch.ca/4-H.

VIGOR is an acronym for five objective measurements of calf vitality. Episode 108 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast reviews how to assess calf VIGOR, how it is scored and when intervention may be needed to support newborn calf health and survival. beefresearch.ca/blog/calf-911-…

f you've ever thought expected progeny differences (EPDs) are just for purebred breeders, you're leaving money on the table. ▶️Watch our full video on how to read EPDs and how to use them to make smart selection decisions for your beef operation: beefresearch.ca/blog/epds-geno…

The BCRC's March 25 webinar features Western Canadian veterinarians who will outline regionally relevant approaches for reducing calf losses, highlighting essential pre‑calving strategies and practical management tips to use during calving. Register today: #western" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">beefresearch.ca/blog/webinars-…

The webinar on March 18 will feature veterinarians who work with Eastern Canadian cow-calf operations, sharing insights on practical prevention strategies to implement before, during and after calving to increase calf survivability. Check out our speakers: #eastern" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">beefresearch.ca/blog/webinars-…

Are calf losses cutting into your beef operation’s productivity and profitability? The BCRC is hosting two 90-minute webinars in March featuring vets from across Canada who work directly with cow-calf operations like yours. Register for the live webinars: beefresearch.ca/blog/webinars-…

Buying the right bull can quickly move your beef herd toward your production goals. Check out the BCRC's latest post for 7 essential stops along the road to purchasing your next herd sire: beefresearch.ca/blog/seven-tip…

A slow, weak or “dummy” calf after birth may have respiratory acidosis, often linked to a difficult or delayed calving. Read or listen to episode 105 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast, where we explore how to prevent it and steps to take when it occurs: beefresearch.ca/blog/calf-911-…

Do you know the cost of producing the forage you feed? Our Forage Cost of Production Calculator can help beef cattle producers with insightful estimates for cash, depreciation and opportunity costs of growing forage crops. beefresearch.ca/blog/growing-f…