Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives expands Brookdale Research Farm by 467 acres to benchmark grazing profitability at commercial scale.
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MBFI livestock research farm gets major expansion
Ducks Unlimited donates $1M pasture to test full-season grazing economics producers can compare to their own operations
Calves in the feedlot: Feed additives to beat out coccidiosis
Adding ionophores to the calf feed ration can prevent cattle disease like coccidiosis and improve digestive efficiency in Canadian feedlots
Adding ionophores to the calf feed ration can prevent cattle disease like coccidiosis and improve digestive efficiency in Canadian feeder calves.
LAST PUSH TO CALVING: Feeding cows for better fed calves
Beef cow feeding and management practices can maximize colostrum yield quality for newborn calf success
Late‑gestation cattle nutrition is one of the most critical colostrum drivers for a healthy calf, Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro writes.
Manitoba Beef Producers take aim at elk surge, feed losses from wildlife
Producers also flag Crown lands uncertainty, trade risk and rising costs despite strong cattle prices
Resolutions at last month’s Manitoba Beef Producers meeting seek help to rein in elk and deer populations, expand fencing supports and improve compensation for wildlife damage.
Improved fertility key to boosting pasture productivity, specialist says
Improved pasture health and yields start with investing in the ground beneath your feet
Colin Elgie, fertility specialist, says improving soil fertility can boost farm profitability, increase forage yields, and promote healthier pastures.
Trade uncertainty, tariffs weigh on Canadian beef sector as market access shifts
Manitoba’s beef cattle producers hear more about the growing uncertainty they face as U.S. tariffs, and shifting trade opportunities, reshape the market
Manitoba’s beef cattle producers heard more about the growing uncertainty they face as U.S. tariffs, and shifting trade opportunities, reshape their market.
Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change
Andrea Brocklebank, the incoming CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association, is open to revitalizing the organization while maintaining national delivery.
Indonesia opens market to Canadian pork, expands beef access
Indonesia has opened its market to Canadian pork and expanded access for beef imports, the Canadian government announced Monday.
Trump declares 10 per cent global tariff after Supreme Court decision
Exemptions carved out for imports of beef, tomatoes, any CUSMA-compliant goods
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies.
Scours doesn’t hibernate: Infectious risks for cold weather calves
Identifying specific pathogens and management flaws is essential for effective calf scours treatment and prevention on your farm
Identifying specific pathogens and management flaws is essential for effective calf scours treatment and prevention on your farm.
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