Beef Cattle Research Council

Vaccination is one of the most important strategies beef producers can implement to reduce wrecks. Even a small disease outbreak can result in losses that are much more expensive and long-lasting than the cost of vaccines. Find more vaccination tips: beefresearch.ca/topics/vaccina…

A pasture can be cultivated in hours, but it takes years to re-establish one. Episode 115 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast explores how the continued conversion of hay and pasturelands into cropland could impact ecosystem intactness and biodiversity. beefresearch.ca/blog/home-on-t…

The Public Comment Period for the Beef Cattle Code of Practice is open through June 12 and producer input is an important step in the process. Visit cattle.ca/beef-code for more information and links to participate in the public comment period.

Nutrition is the foundation of cattle health and production. Explore various feed combinations at different prices to meet your herd's needs with CowBytes ration-balancing software. ORDER NOW: beefresearch.ca/cowbytes/

Draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice Released for Public Comment The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle. The public comment period allows stakeholders—including producers, consumers, and others with an interest in the welfare of beef cattle—to review the draft Code and provide input that will inform the final version, recognizing that perspectives and experiences across Canada, can differ. Read the full press release at cattle.ca/draft-beef-cat… To learn more about the Beef Code and revision process, visit cattle.ca/beef-code Go to nfacc.ca/codes-of-pract… to learn more about the draft Code and participate in the public comment period.

Make every acre count with the 𝐁𝐂𝐑𝐂'𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. This tool helps Canadian beef producers compare revenue and direct costs—like feed, fuel and seed—to better evaluate enterprise decisions and land use. Learn more: beefresearch.ca/blog/make-ever…

Effective grazing management is a powerful tool to enhance cattle performance, pasture productivity and the long-term sustainability of pastures and your operation. Here are 8 key grazing management facts to consider as you plan for the upcoming season: beefresearch.ca/blog/eight-key…

🛫International travel plans? Follow these travel guidelines to keep Canada FMD-free. beefresearch.ca/content/upload… @AHC_SAC

🍀It's always great to see the impact of 4-H programs across Canada. Shoutout to @4HCanada and programs across the country: @Official4HBC, @4halberta, @4HManitoba, @4HOntario, @4HQuebec, 4-H New Brunswick, @Official4HNS, @4H_PEI, @4HNL1 and more!

Thanks to @4HSask for featuring BCRC resources in its Beef Resource Suite. 👏 Supporting the next generation of beef producers with trusted, science-based tools is what it's all about! 🍀4-H leaders and members: explore resources for your club at BeefResearch.ca/4-H.

Cold weather calving can quickly turn into an emergency if a newborn calf becomes hypothermic. In our latest #calf911 video, we walk through how to recognize hypothermia early, prevent cold stress and properly warm hypothermic calves. Watch now🔽 youtu.be/E1c5imQjmb8?si…

💧Effective water management is crucial to sustaining both livestock and the surrounding ecosystem at Thomas Ranches, located in the arid South Okanagan region of British Columbia. ⤵️Find more water management lessons from this Canadian beef producer: beefresearch.ca/blog/bc-ranch-…

Back to Basics: Genetics Edition was a great reminder of the important role that genetics can play in herd improvement and meeting your production goals. Many resources were shared from @BeefResearch ⁦@BeefGuelph⁩ beefresearch.ca/blog/epds-geno… #genetics #beef #bull

When beef cows are managed at a body condition score of 3 (our of a 5-point scale), they return to estrus post-calving more quickly, produce higher quality milk, have a better calving rate and improve profitability. Try our body condition scoring tool at BeefResearch.ca/BCS.

Artificial insemination (AI) can help beef producers access top-tier genetics, improve herd consistency and manage fewer bulls—helping them stay competitive regardless of size. Listen to episode 111 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast for practical tips. beefresearch.ca/blog/artificia…

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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…