Episode 135: Preventing Foreign Material in Cattle Hides and Meat
Even clean pastures and well-maintained handling facilities can contain hidden hazards that are not immediately visible. A single piece of metal or a stray shotgun pellet can go unnoticed in cattle du...
8 Syys 6min
Episode 134: Special Edition - Feed Management in Focus
This special episode brings together key insights, tips and strategies from past episodes into one must-listen edition. Whether you’re a new producer or a seasoned rancher, this episode is packed with...
1 Syys 26min
Episode 133: Prevent a Biosecurity Breach
Biosecurity risks on beef operations are often underestimated. Diseases can be introduced through common practices such as shared fence lines, purchasing replacement animals, borrowing equipment, host...
25 Elo 7min
Episode 132: You Spoke, We Listened: Producers Set the Research Agenda
In this episode, we look at what over 500 Canadians across the beef sector told the Beef Cattle Research Council to help guide research and knowledge mobilization priorities for the next five years th...
18 Elo 10min
Episode 131: Where Do Implants Fit on a Cow-Calf Operation?
Growth implants are one of the most researched and cost-effective technologies available to beef producers, yet their use on Canadian cow-calf operations remains relatively low. In this episode we exp...
11 Elo 7min
Episode 130: Welcoming Visitors: Show Off Your Herd Safely
Inviting people onto your beef operation, whether for tours, sales or casual stock viewings, is a valuable way to build connections and share your story. However, it also comes with an important respo...
4 Elo 7min
Episode 129: Don't Roll the Dice on Forage Quality: Feed With a Plan
Not all forage is created equal, and not all cows have the same nutritional needs. Matching forage quality to herd requirements throughout the production year can reduce costs and improve productivity...
28 Heinä 7min
Episode 128: Clean Cuts: Can We Improve Cleaning at Packing Plants?
Beef is an excellent source of nutrients for people, but it is also an excellent nutrient source for microbes. To better understand how food safety is maintained in beef processing environments, resea...
21 Heinä 10min
