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  • February 19, 2026Top 6 Calf Management Resources for Beef Producers this Calving Season

    By putting these calving resources into practice, beef cattle producers can…

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  • February 18, 2026Extend the Grazing Season: Using Stockpiled Forage for Early Spring Grazing

    Grazing early in the season (April and May) reduces reliance on stored…

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  • February 17, 2026Stacking Good Decisions to Keep Calves Healthy 🎙️

    With Canadian cow-calf systems changing, updated research is needed to understand what calving…

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  • February 12, 2026Ingenuity, Upgrades and Legacy: On-Farm Practices That Pay Off for These Beef Producers

    Beef producers from across Canada set the BCRC’s direction…

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  • February 11, 2026Road to Bull Sale Season: Seven Key Stops to Buying the Right Bull

    Purchasing the right beef bull can quickly move your beef herd toward your…

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  • February 5, 2026Pooling Resources: Community Pasture Upgrades Water Systems for Healthier Beef Cattle

    Members of Maple Brook Co-operative Pastures have worked…

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  • February 3, 2026Canadian Beef Industry Statement on AAFC Research Cuts

    The Canadian Cattle Association and the Beef Cattle Research Council are concerned about…

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  • January 28, 2026Building a Herd That Works: EPDs, Genomics and Smart Genetic Investments ▶️

    The bulls or replacement heifers you select today will influence herd…

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  • January 22, 2026*Webinar* Practical Approaches for Managing Stock Water

    Discuss hidden risks of poor-quality stock water, implications for herd health and…

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  • January 21, 2026Early Calf Life Survival — BCRC Webinar Recap

    Practical, science-based tips for improving calf survivability, starting with cow health before…

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  • January 20, 2026Calf Health Management — What Does the Science Say? 🎙️

    Researchers from the Universities of Calgary and Saskatchewan reviewed management…

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  • January 15, 2026Cracking the Heritability Code — Choosing Traits That Pay Off

    Understanding heritability and how traits interact with each other helps ensure your…

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  • January 7, 2026Top 10 Podcast Episodes to Revisit as We Celebrate Episode 100 🎙️

    The Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast’s 100th episode is a special compilation of…

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  • January 6, 2026The BCRC Congratulates Andrea Brocklebank on Selection as CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association

    Andrea’s appointment, effective March 1,…

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  • December 23, 2025Happy Holidays from the BCRC!

    May your holiday season be filled with peace and joy, and may the year ahead bring health, prosperity and success to you…

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  • December 18, 2025Countdown of the 10 Most Popular Resources for Beef Cattle Producers in 2025

    As we look back on the past year and gear up for 2026, here are the 10…

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  • December 17, 2025Advancing the Canadian Beef Industry Through Innovation and Knowledge

    The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) funds Proof of Concept (POC) projects…

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  • December 16, 2025Can Grading Cameras Predict More Than Overall Carcass Yield? 🎙️

    Canada’s beef quality researchers are working hard to turn computer and imaging…

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  • December 11, 2025Fences, Filters and Eavestroughs: Innovative Water Initiatives to Improve Herd Health

    Maintaining good stock water quality has always been a top…

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  • December 10, 2025*WEBINAR* To Implant or Not? What Cow-Calf Producers Need to Know

    This webinar breaks down the facts – what implants are, why they work, how to…

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