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Protecting Against Cold Stress
Jaclyn De Candio Beef circles widely discuss the effects of heat, but cold has an equally serious effect on cattle health and ranch economics. A study funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council indicates that cold stress increases maintenance energy requirements by approximately two per cent for every degree below the lower critical temperature. The physiological challenges that accompany this…
When a Farmer Dies, Who Gets What?
Nerissa McNaughton Derryn Shrosbree knows the pain of a farm without a plan. The longtime farmer, father and founder of 33seven lived through what he calls a “circus” when his father passed away without a continuity plan. The aftermath tore his family apart and saddled the estate with crippling tax debt. The cause? His father’s refusal to gather the right…
Virtual Fencing Comes to Canadian Ranches
Jaclyn De Candio Not too long ago, virtual fencing was a pie-in-the-sky idea with few practical applications and little proven value. Today, this technology has found a home in Western Canada and is rapidly reshaping livestock and grazing management. With several companies developing GPS-enabled cow collars and software that go hand in hand to create invisible boundaries, this method is…
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Prioritize Safety for a Successful Seeding Sprint
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