Manitoba Beef Producers members pile into the room in fall 2019 for one of the organization's district meetings. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting

Veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better

Reading Time: 3 minutes Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at producer events, sharing good advice for farmers on vaccines, calving, herd management and more.



Often a tranquilizer makes things easier for cattle and their owner

Often a tranquilizer makes things easier for cattle and their owner

There is a non-prescription product that has many uses and can be administered by producers

Reading Time: 3 minutes There are many times when tranquilization makes it easier on both cattle and the operator. The main tranquilizer I am talking about is acepromazine, a member of the phenothiazine tranquilizer family. It is not a prescription product and producers can be trained in its usage and in the way it is delivered. Since the dosage […] Read more