Canadian Cattle Association says Ottawa appears open to a program that would pay producers to maintain grasslands
BRANDON — The Canadian Cattle Association has been getting a “warm” reception from the federal government as it proposes a new strategy to preserve the country’s grasslands, says vice-president Tyler Fulton. Last fall, the CCA, Ducks Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)developed an idea called the Grasslands Conservation Initiative. The basic concept is […] Read moreTag Archives Manitoba Beef Producers
Implants help young calves, says study
Results are in from a case study at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Institute on growth implants in suckling calves. The study, jointly conducted by the institute and Manitoba Beef Producers, confirms what years of research already suggest: hormone implants are an effective and economical strategy to promote growth and feed efficiency in suckling calves. […] Read more
