Episode 96: What Canadian Beef Producers Are (and Aren't) Adopting
This episode highlights new insights from the Beef Cattle Research Council’s latest report on management trends in Canadian cow–calf operations. Drawing on data from the 2022–23 Canadian Cow-Calf Surv...
25 Nov 20259min
Episode 95: Growth Promotants and the Environment Revisited
Past research has measured how long residues from growth promoters stay around in a feedlot environment. It showed that certain ones dissipated very quickly, while some could still be found on the pen...
18 Nov 202510min
Episode 94: Adaptive Winter Grazing Strategies
Extended winter grazing can lower feed costs, improve soil fertility, reduce fuel use, and distribute manure more evenly across pastures. Success, however, depends on meeting cattle’s nutritional need...
12 Nov 202513min
Episode 93: Bale Feeding Pros and Cons
Bale feeding is common across Canada for all classes of cattle especially during winter months, but how you feed those bales can make a big difference. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons...
4 Nov 20256min
Episode 92: Beef Beyond Borders
Canada’s beef industry is built on exports — with most heading to the U.S. and Japan as the second-largest market in 2024. Highly marbled beef is prized differently across countries. Canada and Japan ...
28 Okt 20259min
Episode 91: Bale Grazing Checks the Boxes for Three Canadian Producers
Bale grazing can cut costs, save labour, and boost pasture health—but it comes with a learning curve. In this episode, three Canadian beef producers share their experiences, tips, and lessons learned ...
21 Okt 202512min
Episode 90: Don't Let Nitrates Sneak Up on Your Herd
Nitrates can pose a serious risk in beef cattle diets when consumed at high levels. Understanding how nitrates work, when they become a concern, and how to manage them effectively is key to protecting...
14 Okt 20257min
Episode 89: Fiber in Finishing Diets
High-grain feedlot diets improve feed efficiency and marbling, but they must be managed carefully to protect cattle health and welfare. Forage, often silage, provides the fiber needed to support rumen...
7 Okt 202512min
