Dive into the Top Five Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast Episodes 🎙️
The Beef Cattle Research Council launched the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast in January 2024. Every Tuesday episodes are released covering a variety of topics ranging from animal health and productivity to forage and feed management and more.
With more than 25 episodes available to date, we count down the five most popular episodes that you won’t want to miss!
#5
Episode 13: How to Rebound from High Open Rates
As high open rates were recorded in many areas across Western Canada last year, this episode focuses on practical management and production strategies that can be implemented today to set up your beef herd for success.
#4
Episode 4: Calm, Cool and Collected – Prepare for a Smooth and Healthy Calving Season
Calving season comes with many challenges. Careful planning becomes important, not only to help calves hit the ground healthy, but also in benefiting producers, both physically and mentally. Listen to this episode to find out simple tips and tricks for managing the stresses of the calving season.
#3
Episode 11: When Do I Turn Out My Cows? Managing Spring Pastures During and After Drought
Managing grasslands through drought is not an easy task, but having a plan going in, monitoring pastures and being willing to adapt as the weather changes can prevent pasture decline. Discover tools to help you know when to turn cattle out and how to make decisions that support the long-term productivity of pastures.
#2
Episode 1: Science Confirms the Beef Industry’s Environmental Benefits
This episode highlights how Canadian beef producers continue to make significant progress in improving environmental sustainability of their operations thanks largely to research and extension efforts.
#1
Episode 7: Five Management Tips for Small Herds
Being a smaller operator can pose challenges when managing a beef herd. Time is often limited and, as with most operations, the purse strings can be tight. Check out this episode for five management tips that can make a big impact on the bottom line for small operations.
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