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A Big Picture Perspective on the Canadian Cattle Industry Jan 16, 2024

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The size and scope of the Canadian cattle industry, the issues producers face there and their interaction with the United States is discussed.

Winter Cattle Yard Preparation Checklist Jan 09, 2024

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Dr. Alfredo DiConstanzo discusses planning ahead and having checklists and protocols for personnel can help with effectively handling winter weather.

Understanding Johnes Disease in Beef Cattle Dec 20, 2023

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What Johnes disease is, how to test for it and the use of biosecurity measures to prevent it in a herd are discussed.

Things to Think Through When Developing an Estate and Business Transition Plan Dec 15, 2023

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Attorney Pamela Epp Olsen shares key things she sees as important that family agricultural business owners consider as the develop an estate and business tansition plan.

Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers with Multi-Sire Sexed Semen Dec 12, 2023

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John Maddux, the owner of the ranch where this research was conducted shares the background for the project and why this technology has worked for their operation.

Two Things for Ranchers to Consider as Tax Management Strategies Prior to Year End Dec 06, 2023

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An Individual 401(k) for owners of a small business and making sure cattle income that can be taxed at a capital gains rate is identified as such, are discussed as tools to manage tax liability.

Cow Herd Report Card II. Measures of Performance Dec 05, 2023

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Looking at the percent calf crop weaned per cow exposed to breeding is an important factor impacting productivity for a cow herd. Factors that affect this performance measure and practices to improve it are discussed.

Corn Silage Feed Out Nov 25, 2023

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The importance of strategies to minimize deterioration at feed out, especially for cow-calf or growing operations feeding small amounts is discussed.

How to Meet your Cows Nutrient Needs when Feeding Hay this Winter Nov 16, 2023

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Accurately testing hay, understanding the analysis and then developing a plan based on cattle nutritional needs is the focus of this conversation.

Helping Your Child Feed Their 4-H or FFA Market Steer Nov 09, 2023

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Feeding plans and a process that provides freedom with oversight can help youth successfully are for their project, while also learning lessons for life.

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