By Colby Elford BSc. PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw When we talk about feed quality, we often focus on protein and energy. While these are very important feed ingredients, they are not the only things that need to be considered when planning for winter feeding. The feed’s fibre value, expressed as Acid… Continue reading Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet
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2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative Second Payment Application Now Available
On Monday, November 1st, 2021, the 2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative launched the application for its second payment. Producers can now complete an application form, detailing eligible livestock inventory as of December 31, 2021, and the Extraordinary Costs Self-Assessment. Payment Two requires a Premises Identification Number. “Farmers and ranchers across Canada are vital to our… Continue reading 2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative Second Payment Application Now Available
Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network
By Jessica Smith, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Swift Current The Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network, run by Canfax Research Services and funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council, has a new opportunity for livestock producers to gain financial insight into their operation. The network provides benchmark information for different production systems across… Continue reading Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network
Farm Stewardship Program Supports Cow-Calf Producers
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a new beneficial management practice (BMP) for cow-calf producers under the Farm Stewardship Program. Eligible beef cow-calf producers can now access cost shared funding of up to 75 per cent of project costs, to a maximum payment of $15,000, for the development of preventative run-off control measures.… Continue reading Farm Stewardship Program Supports Cow-Calf Producers
Alberta RCMP Locate Stolen Calves, Charge Male with Drug and Firearm Possession
On April 15th the Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with assistance from the Alberta RCMP Livestock Section and the Rocky Mountain House RCMP, executed a search warrant on a rural property near Condor, Alta., after an investigation into stolen livestock from the Caroline area in early April. Their investigation resulted in four stolen… Continue reading Alberta RCMP Locate Stolen Calves, Charge Male with Drug and Firearm Possession
Enhanced Supports for Rural Saskatchewan Veterinary Services
Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky and Agriculture Minister David Marit are announcing a number of initiatives to enhance the availability of veterinary services in rural Saskatchewan. These include the development of a new virtual option to train registered veterinary technologists in rural and remote Saskatchewan, as well as a loan forgiveness program that will be… Continue reading Enhanced Supports for Rural Saskatchewan Veterinary Services
The Importance of Colostrum
By Colby Elford BSc. PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw Cows begin producing colostrum approximately five weeks before calving. Antibodies are transferred from their bloodstream to the milk. Older cows produce a higher quantity and quality of colostrum as they have larger udders and a more efficient antibody transport system. Antibody concentration is… Continue reading The Importance of Colostrum
Planning for Next Year’s Calf Crop Start Now
By Jenay Werle, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Yorkton Having open cows at the end of breeding season is not economical, and steps should be taken to make sure that the cow has all she needs in order to be bred. As open cows don’t produce a calf, steps should be taken to make… Continue reading Planning for Next Year’s Calf Crop Start Now
Agriculture in the Classroom Celebrates 10 Years of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month in March
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), along with its national and nine other provincial AITC member organizations, is excited to announce its 10th annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Each year in March, CALM encourages thousands of Canadian students from K to 12 to celebrate Canada’s agriculture and food story. CALM is a hands-on program… Continue reading Agriculture in the Classroom Celebrates 10 Years of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month in March
Field Backgrounding of Calves
By Travis Peardon, PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Outlook Backgrounding describes the 100 to 150-day post-weaning period when calves are fed with the intention of growing frame, while limiting fat deposition before finishing. In Saskatchewan, calves are typically weaned around 500 to 600 lbs. and backgrounded in a drylot setting until they reach 800-850… Continue reading Field Backgrounding of Calves