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Selecting Replacement Heifers: Boosting Longevity and Return on Investment

Whether beef cattle producers retain females from within their own herd or purchase them, replacement heifers come at a cost and are an investment into the future herd. Selecting the right animals and proper management is necessary to meet on-farm goals and improve the longevity of heifers as future breeding cows. A recent analysis of

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Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency announces second year of scholarship program

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) is inviting applications for its annual scholarship, aimed at students interested in contributing to Canada’s beef industry. This initiative is part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to engage young individuals in various roles within the industry, including grassroots producers, future leaders of national and provincial organizations, and industry

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What’s the Value of Understanding Disease Prevalence in Your Herd?

A robust vaccination protocol at the sow and finisher levels greatly contributed to a low prevalence of Lawsonia intracellularis (Li), according to the results of a recent study led by Hannah Walker, a student in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. She participated in the Swine Veterinary Internship Program last summer

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