Glacier FarmMedia – Most Canadian cattle producers pregnancy-check their cows and heifers. According to the 2022-23 Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, 64 per cent preg-check their cows and 68 per cent do the same for heifers. That leaves more than 30 per cent who don’t check and there are several reasons why they should, says a veterinarian […] Read more
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Cattle sector aims to break the cycle
Open rates were horrendous in Western Canada last fall: what can producers do to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself?
Glacier FarmMedia – Many beef producers got an unpleasant shock at last fall’s preg check, and experts are weighing in on what can be done to avoid a similar problem this year. According to a report from the Western Canadian Animal Health Network (WeCAHN), more than 40 per cent of some herds were found open. […] Read more
Calving distribution could help address open rate riddle
There have been lots of anecdotal reports this year about exceptionally high open rates in beef cow herds at pregnancy checking time. I’ve spoken to many producers and veterinarians across Western Canada who describe open rates of 20 percent or higher. This is distressing for anyone who experiences it, and nothing can be done now […] Read more
