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Nutrition in Beef Cattle

Vitamins support many vital metabolic processes in cattle. They are inorganic compounds that are required in small amounts. The age and production status of the animal will impact vitamin requirements. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble and are … See more

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Foot and Mouth Disease

WebFoot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is caused by the Foot and Mouth Disease Virus. It affects multiple livestock species including cows, sheep, pigs and goats, as well …

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Beef Cattle Animal Health and Nutrition Podcast

WebA trial series of audio podcasts focused on beef cattle animal health and nutrition will be developed. The podcasts will largely be based on interviews with veterinarians, …

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Johne’s Disease

WebJohne’s disease (pronounced “Yo-knees”), also known as paratuberculosis, is a long-standing infection that causes a very gradual thickening of the intestines …

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Bovine Respiratory Disease

WebBovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), sometimes described as “shipping fever,” is the most common and costly disease affecting the North American beef cattle industry. …

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Understanding Mycoplasma Bovis Pneumonia in Beef Cattle

WebMycoplasma bovis has emerged as a major cause of pneumonia and arthritis in Canadian beef cattle, but there has been a lack of progress in controlling these diseases because …

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Antibiotic Resistance

WebThe Public Health Agency of Canada has developed the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) to monitor …

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Nutritional Qualities of Beef

WebAn example from Health Canada’s Evidence Review for Dietary Guidance demonstrates that 48% of Canadian women ages 31-50, 69% of women aged 70 years …

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Vaccination of the Beef Herd

WebVaccination Infographics & Guidelines. Risk-Based Vaccine Guidelines. Vaccines stimulate the immune system of the animal to produce antibodies. Antibodies …

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Improving Beef Cattle Health Surveillance in Western Canada

WebThe Western Canadian Animal Health Network (WeCAHN) is modelled on existing networks in Quebec and Ontario. WeCAHN is a collaborative initiative where veterinarians and …

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Researching Healthy Fats in Beef: CLA and Omega-3

WebConsumers have shown considerable interest in “healthy fats” and “bad fats” in recent years. The potential health attributes of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and …

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Evidence-Based Prebiotic and Probiotic Solutions For Improving …

WebImproving gut health and feed efficiency in cattle are priorities for the Canadian beef industry. While industry traditionally achieved this through feeding antimicrobials, …

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Taking Cattle Pain Management Mainstream

WebAs well, the use of pain medication is increasingly part of a producer’s toolbox for treating pain during relatively commonplace events, such as calving or calf …

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Early Calf Life Survival: Free Webinar for Beef Producers and

WebWATCH WEBINAR RECORDING. The first 24 hours of a calf’s life are the most critical. Ensuring calves have a good start to life can make them more productive …

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Improving the Reproductive Performance of Beef Cows

WebCopper concentration was lower in cows with thin pre-breeding body condition scores, and thin cows at the end of the grazing season also experienced lower vitamin A …

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Rangeland & Riparian Health

WebRangeland Health. “Range health” describes the ability of rangeland to perform certain key functions 1. In a healthy rangeland the integrity of the soil, …

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Trace Mineral Supplementation Strategies in Beef Cows

WebWhat They Learned. The cattle were supplemented mineral for an average of 89 days prior to calving. Eighty-nine percent of the cattle were classified as deficient (<0.6 ppm) for …

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What Makes Soil Healthy

WebSoil health has been defined as “the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living system, within ecosystem and land-use boundaries, to sustain biological …

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Hormones & Other Growth Promotants in Beef Production

WebGrowth promotants are among the many sophisticated tools used by feedlots and other producers to raise more pounds of beef, more rapidly, using less feed, with …

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Animal Health & Performance Record-Keeping – Level 1

WebGOLD Management Indicators. There are four steps to animal health and performance records that are sometimes referred to as “GOLD Management Indicators.”. …

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Weak Calf Syndrome

WebCalves born with ‘weak calf syndrome’ are often depressed and unable to stand, walk or nurse without assistance. Caring for these calves takes a lot of time and work but is …

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Cover crops are a balance between reward and risk

WebCover crops, also referred to as polycrops or cocktail crops, are receiving a lot of media hype for their potential for grazing and claims related to reduced inputs and …

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