🍁 The Beef Cattle Research Council strives for excellence in the production of Canadian beef and forage through research, innovation and extension.
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📣 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!
Register now for the BCRC’s 2027 webinar series. Topics include the value of genetic tools to inform breeding and selection decisions, herd vaccination and mineral nutrition.
Learn more and register today!
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Read or listen to episode 139 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast, which explores how foreign materials and toxins can unintentionally enter cattle feed, stock water and pastures, even on well-managed operations.
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Cattle vaccines stimulate immunity to a bacteria or virus that causes disease. While a tailored herd vaccination protocol should be developed with help of your vet, the following are "core vaccines" all cow-calf operations should consider. Learn more:
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Consistency in data collection can drive real progress over time.
Read the full case study from Saskatchewan beef operation, Black Diamond Agro, which uses genetics record-keeping to help make decisions and reach their cattle breeding goals.
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Understanding info on a mineral tag and how the nutrients fit within a herd’s nutrition program can help you make more informed supplementation decisions & maximize the value of mineral investments. Here are 5 key things to look for on your mineral label:
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📰Read or 🎧listen to episode 135 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast, where we discuss common sources of foreign material in hides and meat, why foreign material contamination matters and what beef producers can do to reduce the risks on their operations.
beefresearch.ca/blog/prevent…
Meet the Canadian beef industry mentors who are sharing knowledge, networks and on-the-ground perspectives with early-career researchers, providing valuable insight about the challenges and opportunities facing Canada's beef industry.
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The BCRC and @Maritime_Beef welcome Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s recent decision to breed the cow herd at the Nappan Research Farm prior to its sale this fall, following concerns raised by both groups.
Read the full statement: beefresearch.ca/blog/joint-s…
Congratulations to Dr. Bart Lardner, recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg.
NEWS RELEASE:
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Niznik Ranch, a fourth-generation family beef operation in southern Alberta, utilizes clear breeding goals and disciplined selection to drive genetic progress and shape a herd that thrives under their management conditions. Read their genetics case study:
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Listen to Ep. 131 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast where we explore performance and economic benefits of growth implants and address labour requirements, animal health, implant procedures and other factors that often influence adoption decisions.
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It's time to start thinking about feed testing!
Any feed type being fed to beef cattle can and should be tested to ensure nutritional needs of the livestock are being met.
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It's recommended to separate your forage inventory into groups with similar characteristics – for example, the same field, same maturity at cutting and same plant composition. This will allow you to allocate feed appropriately based on quality and beef cattle requirements.
Grains and by-product feeds that are going to be fed to beef cattle should be tested prior to or at receiving. It is recommended to collect the sample during unloading whenever possible.
Learn more at:
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Visitors to your beef operation can unintentionally bring in or spread disease. Episode 130 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast breaks down practical steps—like boot cleaning—that can be taken before, during and after a visit to reduce disease risk. beefresearch.ca/blog/welcomi…
While New World Screwworm has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, there are currently no known cases in Canada and risk remains low.
Visit the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System's webpage to learn what to watch for and how to reduce risk: cahss.ca/cahss-networks/vect…
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Member Spotlight: @BeefResearch is leading the way in beef and forage research in Canada. Congrats on the launch of the Canadian Beef Research & Knowledge Mobilization Strategy, a vital framework for aligning investment and driving innovation! Learn more: bit.ly/4fvCtTi
The 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Conference will bring together producers, researchers, veterinarians, students, industry leaders and partners from across the country for four days of learning, collaboration and celebration. ⬇️Learn more and register today:
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫?
It depends on the type of feed, the management decisions you need to make and how much you are willing to spend.
⬇️Download our feed testing quick guide: beefresearch.ca/content/uplo…
