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Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series

Still with cattle, registration is how open for the 2018-2019 Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series. This year’s webinar topics include an update on the upcoming changes to antibiotic use, managing replacement heifers, grazing management, animal transport, cover crops, and other practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers. Unlike past years, producers can now register for as many of the webinars they are interested in at once.

Caitlynn Reesor has the details (0:57 minutes) (446 Kb)

For more information, go to the BCRC’s webinars page.

 
 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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