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Take care to remove or properly chop netwrap

Cattle will eat netwrap and this can lead to reduced  gain and even, in some cases, sudden death

By Alberta Beef Producers Grass Routes Newsletter April 21, 2016

Should you be worried about cattle eating netwrap? The short answer is, maybe. Like twine, cattle will eat netwrap and it can accumulate in the rumen and cause impaction and bloat. The buildup, even if not severe enough to cause noticeable health issues, can reduce voluntary feed intake by three to five pounds a day. […] Read more

Livestock, News

Coyote compensation considered

By Alberta Beef Producers Grass Routes Newsletter January 14, 2016

Delegates at Alberta Beef Producers AGM last month defeated a resolution to put coyotes on Alberta’s wildlife predator list so producers could claim compensation when they killed cattle. It was defeated because of concerns about the sustainability of this type of coverage from the government’s coffers, and because coyote control was something that could be […] Read more

Hay, Livestock

What to ask when purchasing hay

By Alberta Beef Producers Grass Routes Newsletter September 15, 2015

Hay supplies and prices have been at a premium, but when purchasing hay it is important to keep quality in mind. There is always a risk when buying hay from unknown sources, including poor nutritional quality; a different species mixture than you expected; excessive dust or mould; or a high proportion of weeds. Here are […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Is your livestock premises identification profile up to date?

By Alberta Beef Producers Grass Routes Newsletter May 7, 2015

Premises identification became mandatory in 2009, and is required to complete transport documents such as manifests and permits, sell livestock at auction markets, apply for government grants, and buy over-the-counter medication at retail outlets. Premises identification is an important component of traceability, and is crucial during a disease outbreak or other emergency situation. Have you […] Read more

Opinion

Research needed to verify effectiveness of E. coli vaccine

By Alberta Beef Producers Grass Routes Newsletter December 19, 2012

The beef recall at XL Foods Inc. put the spotlight on additional E. coli interventions, with a good deal of the focus on the E. coli vaccine licensed in Canada. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association believes that research is required to verify that the vaccination of cattle has a public health benefit by comparing beef products […] Read more

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Namibia looks to import cattle as drought decimates herds

China certifies three domestic GM traits

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