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A cow-calf pair from Nanita Blomquist’s ranch near Big Valley, Alta. Feeding pregnant cows at night has sometimes increased daytime calving, but Blomquist only uses the method when it fits with the work schedule on the ranch.

Feed at night, birth by day? It might work, but is it worth it?

Feeding pregnant cows in the evening may increase the odds of daytime calving, but there’s a but

By Jeff Melchior March 14, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – Feeding pregnant cows at night may increase the chances that they will conveniently calve in daytime. “I think there could be some merit,” said Dr. Cody Creelman. “I’ve had several clients over the years try it. Several have thought it’s perhaps a good feeding method and they think that it does have the desired effect.” While not having

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Take precautions when using heat lamps for newborn livestock

The use of heat lamps increases the risk of fire, but with proper safety precautions they can be a helpful tool

By North Dakota State University March 13, 2023

As spring approaches, many ranchers prepare a clean, dry and warm place for newborn animals. Frigid temperatures make it a challenge to keep newborn livestock warm and protected from harsh winter elements. One option is to provide supplemental heat from heat lamps but severe risks can accompany their use inside a barn. “As livestock producers,

Even when using low-stress handling techniques, cattle can get worked up in certain situations and can benefit greatly from tranquilization.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Often a tranquilizer makes things easier for cattle and their owner

Beef 911: There is a non-prescription product that has many uses and can be administered by producers

By Roy Lewis March 1, 2023

There are many times when tranquilization makes it easier on both cattle and the operator. The main tranquilizer I am talking about is acepromazine, a member of the phenothiazine tranquilizer family. It is not a prescription product and producers can be trained in its usage and in the way it is delivered. Since the dosage is pretty

Having a system in place for winter calving can reduce the risk of disease spread.

Livestock, News

Prepare for cold-weather calving

Adequate preparation for winter calving can help reduce the risk of disease spread

By North Dakota State University February 23, 2023

The winter of 2022-23 has already been challenging for beef producers. With the ground not entirely frozen due to the insulation effect of early snows, many are set up for wet, muddy, and unsanitary conditions for calving. “For cattle operations that begin calving during this time, cows must have access to some type of confinement

Cattle weather heavy snow near Belmont, Man., in mid- to late April.

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Calving losses add insult to injury

Three Colorado lows in as many weeks, mixed with cold in between, has winnowed an already small calf crop

By Alexis Stockford May 5, 2022

Iain Aitken was about two-thirds of the way done calving in the last week of April, but he’d already seen twice the calf losses he’d expect in a full season. About half of those, he estimated, were direct losses from the weather — the unfortunate legacy of a string of Colorado lows that dropped well

“The safe thing about the model is that they can just sort of get in there and help and I think it’s probably just been a great little experience for them.” – Shannon Carvey, Manitoba 4-H Council.

Farmit Manitoba, Livestock

VIDEO: ‘Clover’ provides real calving skills, without a real cow

4-H to benefit from copycat calving model

By Alexis Stockford April 20, 2022

By the time the calf hit the ground in the arena of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the spectacle had drawn quite a crowd. The birth was everything the beef producer would want to avoid — it was a hard pull, the calf contorted into the wrong position. The veterinarian on hand had a hard

Beef cattle, Livestock

More calves in the first round is a winning formula

Research council urges producers to consider the payoff from tightening the calving season

By Glenn Cheater April 6, 2022

Glacier FarmMedia – According to experts, the winning numbers in the calving lottery are always the same: 60-25-10-5. And the Beef Cattle Research Council wants producers to test that theory by using its Value of Calving Distribution Calculator. Calving distribution is the percentage of calves born in each 21-day cycle during the calving season (which

When it comes to the big three – scours, pneumonia and navel infection – biosecurity and colostrum uptake go a long way.

Beef cattle, Livestock

It’s time to get out your calving season to-do list — and check it twice

Beef 911: Being well prepared not only saves headaches during calving but can prevent future problems

By Roy Lewis March 16, 2022

For the vast majority of you, calving is underway or will be shortly, so a quick review of a few points may lead to more live calves and minimizing disease problems. First, review your list of calving supplies and make sure you have extra on hand. You know what you have needed in the past,

Make sure any video sources you’re learning from are reputable.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Videos are an easy way to add to your skill set on the farm

Beef 911: Having an expert show how to investigate or fix a problem is a great way to learn

By Roy Lewis February 23, 2022

We can always pick up ways to improve our cattle operations. One method is to ask lots of questions of the right people. Another is reading and investigating specific topics. And an increasingly popular way is to watch instructive videos. The issue here is making sure the source is ethical, reliable and not sensationalized. A

Beef cattle, Livestock

Focusing on the big three calf conditions will pay

Beef 911: Scours, pneumonia or navel infections are commonplace but their incidence can be reduced

By Roy Lewis March 16, 2021

Most experienced cattle producers will have had an increased incidence in one of the three main calf diseases we see on ranches across Western Canada. These can be smouldering problems and occur year after year. I have spent many a time over my career discussing treatment of scours, pneumonia or navel infection (and then, ideally, working on

New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement

Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

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New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement

Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

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Feed at night, birth by day? It might work, but is it worth it?

Take precautions when using heat lamps for newborn livestock

Often a tranquilizer makes things easier for cattle and their owner

Prepare for cold-weather calving

Calving losses add insult to injury

VIDEO: ‘Clover’ provides real calving skills, without a real cow

More calves in the first round is a winning formula

It’s time to get out your calving season to-do list — and check it twice

Videos are an easy way to add to your skill set on the farm

Focusing on the big three calf conditions will pay

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