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Watch educational videos on beef cattle from beef farmers and other cattle experts. Learn about beef cattle buying, handling, feed, corral setups, animal behavior, genetics, and other topics. Also see videos about general beef industry news.

Episode 84: Looking to Make the Most of Forage Quality?

Forage quality plays a critical role in cattle nutrition, yet it’s not always prioritized when management decisions are made. By focusing on quality, producers can often reduce costs—getting more from the forage they already have and cutting back on expensive concentrates and feed additives. In ... More ›

Episode 83: Improve Your Bottom Line with the Power of Feed Testing

Now that cattle feed has been—or is being—harvested, it’s a good time to start thinking about testing it. While a visual check can help you spot the difference between good and poor-quality feed, it won’t tell you much about energy or protein levels. Only a feed test can give you that informatio... More ›

Big UPGRADES To The Cattle Barn!

We are cutting hay, hauling gravel, and upgrading the working shed!... More ›

Optimize water quality for beef cattle with the BCRC Water Systems Calculator

Optimize water quality for beef cattle with the BCRC Water Systems Calculator | | Beef Cattle Research Council... More ›

Episode 82: Keep Your BVD Down

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) is a serious disease that can lead to abortion, infertility, immune suppression, and calf losses. If the virus crosses the placenta in the first four months of gestation, calves may be born persistently infected and shed high levels of the virus throughout their lives... More ›

Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping away at your bottom line? That’s where yardage comes in. Yardage is a key factor in managing winter... More ›

Episode 79: Five Things to You Can Do During Drought to Manage Your Herd, Pastures and Health

Despite recent rain in some areas, drought continues to hit hard across many parts of Canada, with some regions facing multiple years of dry conditions. If you’re navigating another tough season, this episode shares practical strategies to help protect your beef cattle operation—and your own wel... More ›

BIG TIME Cattle Facility Upgrades!

We are moving a few cows and prepping our working barn for concrete!... More ›

Episode 78: The Benefits of Bringing Cattle and Crops Together

Grazing cattle on neighbouring farmland can benefit both cattle producers and crop farmers when done correctly. In this episode, we explore the advantages of bringing cattle and crops together, featuring experiences from producers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario who have successfully graz... More ›

Making the Most of Mentorship - Webinar Recording

Mentorship is key to break down barriers, transition knowledge and to create strong and sustainable connections. The BCRC was pleased to invite a mentorship match from the 2022-23 BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program to discuss how to make the most of mentorship during and following a formal ... More ›

2024 Alberta Gemstone Cattle Presentation (FR)

2024 Alberta Gemstone Cattle Presentation (FR) | | Canada's Outstanding Young Farmer's Program... More ›

Finally, an update on the pasture creatures

Finally, an update on the pasture creatures | | South Sask Farmer... More ›

Self moving cattle

Self moving cattle | | 3D Ranch Manitoba... More ›

Episode 74: Beef Cattle and the Carbon Cycle

Every living thing contains carbon, and everything – including cattle and grasslands – plays a role in the carbon cycle. In this episode, we explore how the carbon cycle works, the role beef production plays in it, and how carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions affect beef producers o... More ›

Healthy animals have Benefits!

Checking cows! Vaccinating beef cattle! Company will not stand behind water trough! Morning coffee with a farmer! Picking wild flowers for my wife!... More ›

Measuring and Reducing Methane Emissions from Cattle

Dr. Karen Beauchemin is a retired Research Scientist in Ruminant Nutrition and Environment at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Her research focused on improving beef and dairy production efficiency while reducing environmental impacts, particularly enteric methane emissions.... More ›

Episode 72: Cracking the Code on Grazing Management

Does grazing management feel overwhelming—full of acronyms and jargon like AUs, AUMs or AUEs that leave you scratching your head? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down what an Animal Unit (AU) is, how Animal Unit Months (AUMs) are calculated, and how to apply them to estimate forage ... More ›

Cow Country Check-In

SBM checks in for a visit with his cow friends. They have gained weight and have gotten friendly. He talks more about mixing and feeding the cows with oats and peas.... More ›

Episode 70: Developing a Grazing Plan

Developing a grazing plan is an important first step to ensure effective grazing management on an operation, and it can help save a producer on their cost of production in the long run. A grazing plan that matches animal numbers to predicted forage yields is something that should be done prior t... More ›

Sowing the seeds of success: General Manager - Alberta beef producers

From rancher to public relations – Brad Dubeau is the passionate voice of Alberta’s beef producers, striving to make the industry better for everyone.... More ›

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