Calves that are 450 pounds or lighter going into winter may have more challenges than calves that are 650 pounds and heavier. To...

Feed quality on pasture declines when forages mature and go dormant in the fall. Lower protein and higher fibre content reduces the...

Grain that was harvested in 30 degrees Celsius conditions can create problems during storage even if the grain was dry. After the bin is...

When harvesting silage, moisture content changes with plant maturity, weather, wilting time and how well the product is packed and...

Dr. Robert Blackshaw and Dr. Lyle Road, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge conducted research in 1991 to evaluate weed...

Cattle that are moved off a dry, sparce pasture onto one that has abundant lush growth can cause atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP). ...

Ergot is a fungal disease that can infect open pollinated grass species. It is commonly found in cereal crops such as rye, triticale,...

Plants grow and develop a viable seed head to improve the longevity of the forage stand. With cool and dry conditions this spring, plant...

Pasture growth is slow in many parts of the province. Last year’s dry conditions and grazing programs left many pastures in poor...

There are many plants that are poisonous to animals. When forage is plentiful, animals avoid these plants because they may taste bad,...

With the dry conditions, plant growth has been minimal in many areas. Limited new growth forces animals to find and consume old forage...

With limited feed supplies this winter, some cows have come through the winter in thin condition. Low cow condition prior to calving...

Depending on where the ranch or farm is located, dugouts may have recharged with spring runoff. Northern parts of Alberta had...

Screening pellets can replace cereal grains in rations. Before purchasing pellets, there are quality concerns to consider. There are...

In the previous article, Value of Covering Silage, discussion focused on how uncovered silage quality is negatively impacted during the...

Covering a silage pile or pit with plastic requires a lot of manpower and supplies. It is an expense that some producers do not want to...

There are benefits to cattle having access to a bedding pack as compared to animals laying on snow or frozen ground. When bedding is...

The lower critical temperature for mature beef cattle is -20 degrees Celsius. This is the point where the heat produced when consumed...

High prices and low hay supplies have some producers changing to a straw and grain ration prior to calving. The question then becomes: ...

The current cold snap occurring across the province is a concern for humans and livestock. Reducing the stress on cattle created by cold...