Bov-Innovation
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is pleased to help power this new extension event for Canadian beef cattle producers.
The first Bov-Innovation was held during the inaugural Canadian Beef Industry Conference in August, 2016. The unique sessions focused on the following six relevant and innovative production practices that can be applied on a farm level.
Following the sessions, attendees were provided the following take-home resources.
Bov-Innovation 2019 Alternatives to Antimicrobials resources
Infographic: Alternatives to Antimicrobials - Key Facts for Canadian Beef Producers
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/
Infographic_Antimicrobials_2019.pdf
Antimicrobial Resistance
Beef Cattle Research Council
Infographic: Dealing with Drought - Key Facts for Canadian Beef Producers
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/Infographic_Drought_management_20191.pdf
Infographic: Cattle Transport - Key Facts for Canadian Beef Producers
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/Cattle_Transport_Facts_for_Producers_Infographic_Aug2018.pdf
Current Research – Effect of rest stop duration and quality during transport on cattle welfare:
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/fact-sheets/effect-of-rest-stop-duration-and-quality-during-transport-on-cattle-welfare.pdf
Evaluating Industry Cattle Transport Practices
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/factsheet.cfm/evaluating-industry-cattle-transport-practices-185
Improving Calf Transportation
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/factsheet.cfm/improving-calf-transportation-97
Transport
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/transport-1
Transporting Market Cows Safely in Winter
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/factsheet.cfm/transporting-market-cows-safely-in-winter-120
Video (8 minutes) Beef Research School - Livestock Transport
RealAgriculture.com
https://youtu.be/zaOiX_BK7c4
Video (21 minutes) Facility Design and Transport Procedures to Prevent Carcass Bruising
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://youtu.be/d99J-_s74mk
Livestock Transport
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-animals-animaux/WORKAREA/DAM-animals-animaux/text-texte/livestock_transport_pdf_1528296360187_eng.pdf
Master Cattle Transporter Guide (American)
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
http://www.livestocknetwork.com/master_cattle_transporter_guide/master_cattle_transporter_guide.pdf
Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farm Animals: Transportation (2001)
National Farm Animal Care Council
http://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/transportation
Infographic: Grazing and Pasture Management - Key Facts for Canadian Beef Producers
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/Pasture_Managment_Facts_for_Producers_ Infographic_Aug2018.pdf
Extended grazing
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/extended-grazing-45
Forage seed mixes for different regions of Canada
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/fact-sheets/forage-seed-mixtures-for-different-regions-of-canada.pdf
Grazing alfalfa more safely
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/fact-sheets/grazing-alfalfa-more-safely.pdf
Grazing management
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/grazing-management-48
Water systems calculator
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research/water-systems-calculator.cfm
Fencing calculator
Manitoba Agriculture
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/farm-management/financial-management/pubs/calculator-fenceplan.xls
Pasture planner
Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association
http://mbfc.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/8-1-4-Pasture-Planner-MFC.pdf
Comparison of field crops to forage budgets
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/pub60.pdf
Conserving pasture during dry conditions
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/pasture.htm
Rotational grazing in extensive pastures
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
http://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rotational_grazing_in_extensive_pastures.sm_.pdf
Stockpiling perennial forages for extended grazing
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/facts/99-009.htm
Dryland forage species selection tool
Saskatchewan Forage Council
http://www.saskforage.ca/sfc/low/forage.html
Feed testing fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/1%20Feed-Testing%20BCRC%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
Using a feed test to maximize profitability and avoid pitfalls (video)
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/feed-testing-video/
Have you had your feed tested?
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/feed-testing/
The latest on the nutrient requirements for beef cattle
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/11/14/the-latest-on-the-nutrient-requirements-for-beef-cattle/
List of feed and water testing laboratories
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/dis13074
What's in the feed pile? Why test feed and balance rations?
Manitoba Agriculture
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/production/beef/whats-in-that-feed-pile-why-test-feed-and-balance-rations.html
Beef cow rations and winter feeding guidelines
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/livestock/cattle-poultry-and-other-livestock/cattle/beef-cow-rations-and-winter-feeding-guidelines
Risk of using over-wintered crops as livestock feeds
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/agricultural-programs-and-services/information-services-for-agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/sask-ag-now/livestock/over-wintered-crops-livestock-feed
The importance of feed testing and obtaining a proper feed sample (video)
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D65zEgVP9HA
The importance of sampling forages for nutrient analysis (video)
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnVOOTtONkc
Sampling silage in a bunker (video)
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VabSZnKoqho
Understanding and using a feed analysis report
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension
http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g1892.pdf
Understanding feed analysis
University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension
http://beef.unl.edu/learning/feedanalysis.shtml
Moldy feed and reproductive failure in cows
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex849
Ergot spotted in western Canada: Keep an eye out
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/ergot/
Mycotoxins know no bounds
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/12/28/a-strategy-to-detect-mycotoxins-in-cattle-feed/
If you've got moldy hay or grain what are your options?
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/02/26/if-youve-got-mouldy-hay-and-grain-what-are-your-options/
Mycotoxin FAQ
Crop Protection Network
http://cropprotectionnetwork.org/corn/mycotoxin-faqs/
Spoiled feeds molds, mycotoxins, and animal health
Manitoba Agriculture
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/production/beef/spoiled-feeds-molds-mycotoxins-and-animal-health.html
Mycotoxin calculator
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/details.cfm?p=75828
Mycotoxins remain diagnostic problem for experts
The Western Producer
http://www.producer.com/2017/01/mycotoxins-remain-diagnostic-problem-for-experts/
Nitrate risk in forage crops: Frequently asked questions
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/faq8911?opendocument
Get hail-damaged crops tested before feeding to livestock
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Industry
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/08/02/get-hail-damaged-crops-tested-before-feeding-to-livestock/
Tips for managing high-nitrate forages
Grainnews
https://www.grainews.ca/2013/03/20/tips-for-managing-high-nitrate-forages%E2%80%A9/
Trace mineral supplementation strategies for beef cows
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/factsheet.cfm/trace-mineral-supplementation-strategies-in-beef-cows-160
Is molybdenum lurking in your forages
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2009/05/14/is-molybdenum-lurking-in-your-forages/
More questions on mineral nutrition
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2017/03/16/mckinnon-more-questions-on-mineral-nutrition-for-cattle/
More questions on mineral nutrition part 2
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2017/05/08/more-questions-on-mineral-nutrition-for-cattle-part-2/
Trace minerals of pasture forages in Saskatchewan
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2014/11/25/trace-minerals-of-pasture-forages-in-saskatchewan/
Vitamin E and selenium - an odd couple
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2017/02/01/vitamin-e-and-selenium-the-odd-couple/
Copper critical for pre-calving cows
Grainnews
https://www.grainews.ca/2016/03/10/copper-critical-for-pre-calving-cows/
Trace minerals directly affect unborn calves
Grainnews
https://www.grainews.ca/2017/02/23/how-lack-of-trace-minerals-directly-affects-unborn-calves/
Replacement heifer management fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/1%20Heifer%20Development%20BCRC%20Factsheet.pdf
Considérations économiques et au niveau reproducteur du développement des taures d’élevage
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/Heifer%20Development%20BCRC%20Factsheet%20FRENCH.pdf
Boosting the calf crop percentage in your beef herd
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm?#percentage
How much to feed a heifer? That is the question
Beef Magazine
http://www.beefmagazine.com/nutrition/how-much-feed-heifer-question
Heifer calving date positively influences calf weaning weights through six parturitions
West Central Research and Extension Center
http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1083&context=westcentresext
Feed her to grow
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/bovine-vet/bv-magazine/feed-her-to-grow-113983359.html
A dozen ways to improve beef heifer fertility
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/bovine-vet/bv-magazine/a-dozen-ways-to-improve-beef-heifer-fertility-113985274.html
Heifer calving date influences weaning weights, longevity
The Western Producer
http://www.producer.com/2015/04/heifer-calving-date-influences-weaning-weights-longevity/
Cost to raise preg-checked replacement heifers
The Beef Magazine
http://www.beefmagazine.com/genetics/costs-raise-preg-checked-replacement-heifers
What is the most profitable heifer replacement strategy
The Beef Magazine
http://www.beefmagazine.com/marketing/whats-most-profitable-heifer-replacement-strategy
KSU-beef replacement calculator
Kansas State University
https://www.agmanager.info/livestock-meat/production-economics/ksu-beef-replacement
Guidelines for estimating beef replacement heifer costs
Manitoba Agriculture
http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/business-and-economics/financial-management/pubs/cop-beef-bredheifer.pdf
Raising vs. buying heifers for herd replacements
iGrow
http://igrow.org/livestock/beef/raising-vs.-buying-heifers-for-herd-replacements/
What does it cost to raise replacement heifers?
Western Beef Development Centre
http://www.wbdc.sk.ca/pdfs/fact_sheets/2011/2011-04%20Cost_to_Raise_Replacement_Heifers.pdf
Raising replacements - What is the cost?
Western Beef Development Centre
http://www.wbdc.sk.ca/pdfs/fact_sheets/2012/2012.06_Raising_Replacements_WhatistheCost.pdf
Replacement heifer calculator
Western Beef Development Centre
http://www.wbdc.sk.ca/economics_current.htm
Economics of raising beef replacement heifers
Western Beef Development Centre
http://www.wbdc.sk.ca/pdfs/fact_sheets/2014/WBDC_FactSheet_%20Heifer%20DevelopmentEconomics_2014-03.pdf
Genomics fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council and Canadian Beef Breeds Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_and_CBBC_Fact_Sheet_Genomics_and_Genotyping_in_Beef_Production.pdf
Genomics
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/genomics-56
Improving feed efficiency in seedstock through genomics (webinar)
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aewDiXdS9Uc
Next time you process cattle, pull tail hairs
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/cattle-tail-hair-dna-samples/
Delta genomics SNP project (video)
Delta Genomics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONzWVIClIt0
Beef sire selection recommendations
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72946/beef-sire-selection-recommendations
DNA sample collection
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/73198/dna-sample-collection
EPD basics and definitions
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/73314/epd-basics-and-definitions
The random shuffle of genes, putting the E in EPDs
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72650/the-random-shuffle-of-genes:-putting-the-e-in-epd
Genetic defects
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72661/genetic-defects
Genetic practices to improve beef cattle reproduction
eXtenstion.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72667/genetic-practices-to-improve-beef-cattle-reproduction
How DNA testing will affect the accuracy of EPD information
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72663/how-dna-testing-will-affect-the-accuracy-of-epd-information
Value of collecting phenotypes
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72640/value-of-collecting-phenotypes
Antimicrobial resistance
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/antimicrobial-resistance-11
Worried about antibiotic use and resistance in Cattle?
Alberta Beef Producers
http://www.albertabeef.org/uploads/418.pdf
What beef producers need to know about antibiotic use and resistance in cattle (video)
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/antimicrobial-resistance-11#intro
Antimicrobial use and resistance in beef cattle (webinar)
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm/#amr
Antimicrobial use and resistance in Canadian beef production
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_Fact_Sheet_Antimicrobial_Use_and_Resistance_in_Beef_Production.pdf
Beef Research School – Producers’ role in managing antimicrobial resistance (video)
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yc2iIGLqLc
Beef Research School – Dr. Tim McAllister on antimicrobial Resistance (video)
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thzYX-6PfRg
Canadian National Beef Antimicrobial Research Strategy
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/National_Beef_Antimicrobial_Research_Strategy.pdf
The AMR Dilemma: Part 1; searching for ways to move forward on AMR
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2015/11/25/the-amr-dilemma-part-1searching-for-ways-to-move-forward/
The AMR Dilemma: Part 2; the impact
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/01/05/the-amr-dilemma-part-2-the-impact/
The AMR Dilemma: Part 3; animal health turning the tide
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/02/23/the-amr-dilemma-part-3/
Conjugal visits
Dr. Reynold Bergen
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/conjugal-visits-bergen/
7 things to consider with animal agriculture and antibiotics
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/news/industry/7-things-consider-animal-agriculture-and-antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance in agriculture
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and rural Affairs
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/animalcare/amr/facts/13-077.htm
Cover Crops
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/cover-crops-91
Cover crop fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_Cover_Crops_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Cover crops gain popularity
AgriSuccess
https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/ag-knowledge/production/cover-crops-gain-popularity.html
The pros and cons of grazing cover crops
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/06/13/the-pros-and-cons-of-grazing-cover-crops/
Cattle and cover crops collaborate to improve farm fields
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/news/industry/cattle-and-cover-crops-collaborate-improve-farm-fields
Cover crops and cattle
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/cowcalf-producer/cover-crops-and-cattle
The challenge of nitrates in cover crop forages
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/stockerpasturerangeland/challenge-nitrates-cover-crop-forages
Real world soil health builders
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/news/real-world-soil-health-builders
Cover crop buffet feeds microbes
Grainews
http://www.grainews.ca/2014/06/03/cover-crop-buffet-feeds-microbes/
Cover cropping tips of the trade
Manitoba Cooperator
http://www.manitobacooperator.ca/crops/cover-cropping-tips-of-the-trade/
Adaption and use of cover crops
Ontario ministry of agriculture, food, and rural affairs
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/cover_crops01/cover.htm
Understanding and improving soil health with Jill Clapperton
Realagriculture.com
https://www.realagriculture.com/2016/04/understanding-and-improving-soil-health-with-jill-clapperton/
Genomics Fact Sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council and Canadian Beef Breeds Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_and_CBBC_Fact_Sheet_Genomics_and_Genotyping_in_Beef_Production.pdf
Genomics
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/genomics-56
Improving feed efficiency in seedstock through genomics (webinar)
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aewDiXdS9Uc
Next time you process cattle, pull tail hairs
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/cattle-tail-hair-dna-samples/
Delta genomics SNP project (video)
Delta Genomics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONzWVIClIt0
Beef sire selection recommendations
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72946/beef-sire-selection-recommendations
DNA sample collection
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/73198/dna-sample-collection
EPD basics and definitions
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/73314/epd-basics-and-definitions
The random shuffle of genes, putting the E in EPDs
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72650/the-random-shuffle-of-genes:-putting-the-e-in-epd
Genetic defects
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72661/genetic-defects
Genetic practices to improve beef cattle reproduction
eXtenstion.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72667/genetic-practices-to-improve-beef-cattle-reproduction
How DNA testing will affect the accuracy of EPD information
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72663/how-dna-testing-will-affect-the-accuracy-of-epd-information
Value of collecting phenotypes
eXtension.org
http://articles.extension.org/pages/72640/value-of-collecting-phenotypes
Internal Roundworm parasite management fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council and University of Calgary faculty of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_&_UCVM_Roundworm_Parasite_Management_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Internal parasites
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/internal-parasites-50
Don’t ignore drug-resistant parasites
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2015/05/29/dont-ignore-drug-resistant-parasites/
Good riddance to roundworms on pasture
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2015/05/29/good-riddance-to-roundworms-on-pasture/
Rethinking strategic deworming in beef cattle
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/03/30/rethinking-strategic-deworming-in-beef-cattle/
Don’t let your dollars go down the wormhole
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/stockerpasturerangeland/don%E2%80%99t-let-your-dollars-go-down-wormhole
Parasite control for cow calf operations
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/drovers-cowcalf/parasite-control-cow-calf-operations
Studying how and why parasites affect performance
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/animal-health-center/studying-how-and-why-parasites-affect-performance
Turn up parasite control before spring turn out
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/animal-health-center/turn-parasite-control-spring-turn-out
Pain control fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_Pain_Control_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Pain mitigation
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/pain-mitigation-81
What beef producers need to know about pain control and prevention (video)
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/pain-mitigation-81#intro
Castration and dehorning guidelines
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.aabp.org/resources/AABP_Guidelines/Castration_and_Dehorning_Guidelines_app3.2014_03.17.2014.pdf
Beef Research School: Pain mitigation in beef cattle
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjslHbxLo20
Dehorning
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/dehorning-69
Is bloodless dehorning really painless
Dr. Reynold Bergen
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/is-bloodless-dehorning-really-painless/
Pain control gaining popularity among beef producers
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/pain-control-gaining-priority-among-beef-producers/
Practical and effective methods of pain control (webinar)
Beef Cattle research council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm/#pain
Preventing discomfort and carcass defects by dehorning (presentation)
Beef Cattle Research Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRgvFUm2o58
Cattle castration and dehorning pain management
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/animal-health-center/cattle-castration-and-dehorning-pain-management
Pain mitigation for dehorning calves
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/cowcalf-producer/pain-mitigation-dehorning-calves
Pain – no gain
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/animal-health-center/practice-tips/pain-%E2%80%94-no-gain
Timing and method is everything for dehorning
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/baby-calf-health/timing-and-method-everything-dehorning-and-castration
Precondition fact sheet
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/files/pdf/BCRC_Preconditioning_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Preconditioning
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/preconditioning-88
Preconditioning Calculator (decision making tool)
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research/preconditioning.cfm
Managing calves for improved productivity and reduced antimicrobial use (webinar)
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/webinars.cfm#precondition
What is the value of preconditioned calves?
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/fact-sheets/what-is-the-value-of-preconditioning-calves.pdf
Economic considerations on preconditioning calves
Canfax research services
http://www.canfax.ca/Samples/Preconditioning%20Sept%202015.pdf
The lowdown on preconditioning calves
Canadian Cattlemen the Beef magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/07/25/the-lowdown-on-preconditioning-calves/
Beef calf preconditioning programs: markets
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/preconditioning/Beef-calf-preconditioning-programs-118791389.html
Build a successful preconditioning program
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/cowcalf/build-successful-preconditioning-program
Capturing value when preconditioning calves
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/cowcalf-producer/capturing-value-when-preconditioning-calves
Preconditioning for profit
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/advice-and-tips/cowcalf/preconditioning-profit
What is preconditioning really worth?
Drovers
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/news/industry/what-preconditioning-really-worth
Visible and invisible benefits of preconditioning
Grainews
http://www.grainews.ca/2015/12/08/visible-and-invisible-benefits-of-preconditioning/
Feeder calf preconditioning and backgrounding guide
Agriculture, Pecheries et Alimentation Quebec
http://bovin.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Feeder-Calf-Preconditioning-and-Backgrounding-Guide.pdf
Preconditioning programs for beef calves
University of Arkansas
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-3074.pdf