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A cow-calf pair on pasture. Preg-checking season is a good time to reassess the cow herd’s nutrition.
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Preg-checking season is the perfect time to re-evaluate your beef cows’ nutrition

A look at three critical minerals that are often deficient in Canadian beef cow herds

By Gabriel Ribeiro September 24, 2025
Copper, zinc and selenium are three critical minerals often deficient in Canadian beef cow herds, farmers can break that cycle for their next calf crop.

Beef cattle graze tall pasture forage south of Glenboro, Man., in June 2024.
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Switching to winter mode on mineral supplementation

The vitamins and minerals you should be focusing on to ensure healthy pregnancies and healthy calves over the cold months.

By Janelle Rudolph November 27, 2024
Are your pregnant cows getting enough zinc and vitamin A this winter? A hard look at your supplement regimen might pay off in next year’s calf crop.


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