https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?audience=Farmers&tags=beef+cattle&res_format=PDFOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-29T09:45:34.439687+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fcc09957-b061-4e58-a8e0-a3bfce530d01Ration options for beef cows2018-03-09T19:02:40.461866+00:00Producers are always encouraged to have their beef cow feed programs set well in advance of the winter. This is even more important when planning through a challenging time, one that may require extra feed for extra animals due to volatile or weak markets. In times of high feed prices, planning can also help producers manage and potentially reduce overall winter feed costs.2016-01-06T19:55:02.774069+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/91a77dec-f0a4-49c2-8c54-f172fe568e2cResidual feed intake (net feed efficiency) in beef cattle2018-03-09T19:04:19.405821+00:00Improving the feed efficiency of a beef cattle herd can mean big savings for producers. One way to achieve this goal is to select breeding bulls that are naturally feed-efficient, since 80 to 90 per cent of the genetic improvement in a herd comes through the sires.2016-01-06T16:52:51.476611+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2f5b2c9d-82db-4963-9b89-eadd5956ff95Swath grazing in western Canada : an introduction2018-03-09T20:19:57.855106+00:00Swath grazing is a management practice that can be used to extend the grazing season and to reduce feed, labor and manure handling costs for cattle producers in western Canada. The practice may also eliminate or reduce the costs for corral cleaning, manure spreading and feed handling. Annual cereals are seeded in mid-May to early June and swathed from late August to mid-September when the crop reaches the soft to late dough stage and before killing frosts. The swaths are left in the field for the cattle to graze during the winter.2016-01-07T14:59:43.883223+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7de47496-cb67-40e3-9c35-f95a7b9fc5a8Using the animal unit month (AUM) effectively2018-03-09T20:28:45.853420+00:00The concept of the animal unit month (AUM) is useful to help range and pasture managers calculate suitable stocking rates for pastures under a wide variety of conditions. This fact sheet defines the animal unit month and describes how to determine this number.2016-01-06T17:45:44.909842+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/daea874c-845e-446a-8f87-75a1a147ca59Value-based marketing of cattle : more than just carcass quality2018-03-09T20:32:52.794586+00:00Beef producers must remain competitive in strong protein markets and knowing the costs of production is essential to being competitive. Value-based marketing (VBM) is a tool that allows beef operations to be paid based on the quality of product being produced, rather than a daily price average. Premiums and discounts vary from one packing plant to another and change depending on the time of year. They can even change on a daily basis. Pricing on the grid does not mean you can discard your marketing skills. You still need to be a knowledgeable, efficient and effective marketer of your cattle. Some substantial rewards and losses may occur with the use of grid-pricing. To reduce your risk, know your cattle before you jump into this game.2016-01-06T18:50:11.830141+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/47ed9fb6-0653-47c8-a87d-697af049acf6Warble control in Alberta2018-03-09T20:38:43.759653+00:00The warble is a major economic pest of cattle in Alberta. Warble grubs, which are the larval stage of the "heelfly," spend over nine months in cattle as internal parasites. During this period they damage the meat and hide of infested animals and are responsible for reduced milk production in lactating cattle and lower weight gains in calves. Both cattlemen and packers incur severe economic losses in the absence of a warble management program. In Alberta, there is a province-wide organized warble control program helping Alberta cattlemen and the packing industry. According to the Agricultural Pest Act, all Alberta producers must take active measures to control warbles in their cattle. To manage warbles at the farm level, it is necessary to understand the biology of the insect and the method of action of the various pest control products.2016-01-04T17:56:24.604164+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b6388959-4b1a-49fb-8e74-a77cf2b87ae0Winter feeding programs for beef cows and calves2018-03-09T20:50:09.507270+00:00Before making management decisions about feeding beef cattle and calves, producers need to answer the following questions: How much feed is available on the farm? What is the quality of the feed? What is the cost of purchasing feed and supplements? Do the cows need to gain weight during the winter? Are the calves going into a feedlot or back onto grass? What is the required weight gain from the calves? How will interest rates and overhead costs affect break-evens? Plan a winter feeding program well in advance. Use the tools available to sample feed, and obtain feed test results. A balanced ration minimizes costs and improves animal performance.2016-01-06T21:37:28.436961+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/aa9a6428-28b3-42f5-98e2-cca5847a9410Selecting a custom feedlot2018-05-23T21:08:05.391525+00:00Many producers want to retain ownership of their calves through to slaughter, or want to feed out purchased calves. Unfortunately, producers may lack the feeding or marketing expertise to make this happen. An alternative to doing it yourself is to use a custom feedlot. When choosing a custom feedlot there are numerous factors to consider. This fact sheet is designed to help you work through the process of finding the right custom feedlot for your needs.2016-01-06T16:44:01.470598+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6a274f94-cb31-4e7e-b26c-2c848efc590cCattle wintering sites : managing for good stewardship2018-10-09T15:31:22.575330+00:00It's up to you to keep your landscape healthy. Environmental issues are becoming paramount in how you manage your operation. By understanding how your operation fits into the bigger environmental picture, it becomes necessary to look for problems and apply common sense solutions. This publication gives you practical solutions to choosing those management practices that best suit your land, cattle and operating budget. It's important to remember that no two wintering sites are the same. Manure management problems are different for every operation. The ultimate goal for any livestock operation is to improve the health ofyour landscape, and increase productivity. It all comes down to good stewardship for future generations.2016-01-07T16:54:32.520796+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bd20af58-aa4f-4ef9-8fca-5a03a57f8179Traceability in Alberta : best practices for RFID ear tag application2019-09-05T21:09:54.617962+00:00At the heart of Alberta’s cattle traceability system is the ability to trace individual animals through the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags approved by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA), which is an industry-led organization that manages animal identification. Supporting this initiative is a federal requirement that has been in place since 2002, for all cattle raised in Canada to be tagged with a CCIA-approved ear tag prior to leaving their farm of origin. RFID tags enable industry to read each animal’s unique ear tag number electronically. For the system to work, it is critical that animals are tagged appropriately to reduce tag loss and to ensure the tags can be electronically scanned in an efficient manner.2016-01-06T17:55:44.719396+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fab2caa3-98d4-4c7d-9c44-f593a3a6c708Corrals for handling beef cattle2019-12-05T17:03:17.227019+00:00This comprehensive guide features information on cattle behavior, handling techniques, corral design corral geometry and corral components. It's packed with over 60 designs and corral plans. It has been reviewed by industry experts including Temple Grandin, the internationally recognized expert on cattle behavior from Colorado State University. 2016-05-03T16:56:31.896234+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6840d8ec-4fe5-41a1-9b67-a5ca909f23cbThe beef cow-calf manual2020-01-09T16:11:59.176756+00:00This 4th edition of the Beef Cow-Calf Manual has been revised and expanded from 1989 edition to keep pace with recent information and technological advances. This manual sets out the basic principles of beef management. 2016-04-27T20:40:17.234710+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d08ec60b-39b8-48a7-8a66-3f9d9f91bec0Management strategies for cattle during dry conditions2020-01-10T17:45:00.798457+00:00During dry conditions, the objective for cattle producers is to "buy feeding days" of forages and/or grazing while maintaining a reasonable level of productivity. Budget projections will involve maintaining all, some or none of the core productive asset base: the cow herd. Similar approaches are applicable to feeder cattle operations. In assessing these alternatives, it is important to view them from the decision-making criteria of affordability (cash flow), profitability and desirability (including reversibility and longer term goals).2016-01-07T17:17:25.680761+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/03089181-3df9-4928-a3d9-2fc58c536e82Managing feedlot pen dust2020-02-06T17:03:24.848264+00:00Provides management strategies for livestock producers to help minimize excessive pen dust that can cause animal health and performance issues, as well as being a nuisance. 2020-02-06T17:02:26.107313+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/af10daa6-e95b-44b2-9c43-e97a4b6451ccTraceability and transporting Alberta cattle2020-02-25T19:59:25.356986+00:00Traceability is a crucial component of an effective animal health and food safety system that enables precise and rapid emergency response to protect livestock, producers and consumers. Determining where livestock are, where they have been and what other livestock they have come into contact with allows for efficient emergency planning and response. Traceability in Alberta relies on the three fundamental pillars of premises identification, animal identification and animal movement.2016-01-07T17:36:08.553911+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/38f56cf2-323d-450f-83be-919113c0b361Quantification protocol for reducing days on feed for beef cattle. Version 2.02020-04-14T20:49:26.331238+00:00EnvironmentAgricultural activities, including the production of livestock, result in greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. Beef cattle, in particular, release methane (CH4) as a result of the digestion of feed materials in the rumen. These emissions are called enteric emissions and are a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities. Other emission sources for cattle include methane and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are generated from manure storage and handling within beef cattle operations. This protocol for reducing the number of days on feed for beef cattle addresses both digestion and manure storage and handling emission sources for livestock greenhouse gas emissions. It allows users to quantify greenhouse gas reductions using scientifically valid equations and emission factors resulting from a reduction in the number of days required to complete the finishing stage of beef cattle in a feedlot resulting in a decrease in both enteric and manure emissions.2015-05-13T15:00:35.024531+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/752ea785-9cb3-4cf3-a924-290188ffa3bfBeneficial management practices : environmental manual for Alberta cow/calf producers2020-07-28T20:27:00.480323+00:00Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Alberta Cow/Calf Producers was developed to inform and educate producers on beneficial management practices (BMPs) that can enhance soil, water, air and biodiversity. These BMPs protect the environment while keeping production practical and within the law. The manual should be considered general and not specific to any operation. As every operation is unique, BMPs should be applied and modified based on the specific operation.2016-01-06T18:22:20.928123+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a12bd4cf-422d-4d70-8f51-ae977f194636Custom grazing profit$ . . . profit planning tools in Alberta intensive grazing enterprise2021-05-07T22:30:48.122012+00:00This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a custom grazing enterprise beef cattle. The information was generated by a group of beef producers who arrived at consensus on investment, production, costs and revenues.2017-12-12T17:44:00.826848+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fbf7a40f-c04e-4db7-9b3f-9dab4b174ab9Meat Inspection Regulation amendments [2020]2021-12-08T18:12:47.628684+00:00This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in July 2020. Topics covered include on-farm slaughter, the salvage and sale of meat by-products, video ante-mortem inspection and red tape reduction.2020-07-29T14:27:06.547897+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a33e352e-08dc-4241-9903-f19417c4b59eMeat Inspection Regulation amendments [2021]2023-09-27T20:46:00.376379+00:00This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in December 2021. Topics include on-farm slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping and large animal co-ownership.2021-12-08T17:49:17.581728+00:00