Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast

Mycotoxins can be hidden hazards in beef cattle diets, causing issues such as impaired immunity, poor growth, reduced reproductive performance and lameness. In this episode, we discuss what mycotoxins are, when cattle are most at risk, signs of toxicity and practical steps producers can take to prevent and reduce their impact on cattle health. Relevant Links: Hidden Hazards: The Challenge with Mycotoxins in Beef Cattle Feed (article) Mycotoxins (webpage) Feed Quality, Testing & Analysis for Beef Cattle (webpage) Injection Techniques Best Practices for Beef Cattle (resource) Injection Best Practices For Beef Cattle (article)

Beef Cattle Research Council Proof of Concept projects are designed to test new technologies, practices and research ideas on a small scale before investing in larger projects. This episode highlights three projects and how each has answered the question it set out to investigate, uncovered unexpected findings or pointed towards next steps. Regardless of the outcome, these Proof of Concept projects nearly always generate something useful with a minimal investment of producer dollars.   Relevant Links Function & Funding (webpage) Refining and Improving BRSV Testing (fact sheet) Not the Usual Suspects - Understanding the Bacterial Populations of Septic Arthritis Cases in Feedlot Cattle (fact sheet) Developing a Rapid, Chute-Side Diagnostic Test to Inform BRD Treatment (fact sheet) Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator (interactive tool)  

Parasites can quietly impact cattle health, performance and profitability. This episode explores practical strategies for monitoring and managing internal and external parasites, with a focus on targeted treatment, grazing management and slowing resistance to dewormers. Learn how an assess-first approach can help producers make more informed treatment decisions, protect herd health and keep parasite control products effective for the future.   Relevant Links: The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management Webinar Recap (article) The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management (webinar) Parasites - Internal (webpage) Parasites - External (webpage) When the Worms Come Marching In (article) Calculator Toolbox (interactive tools)

Foreign material and toxin consumption in beef cattle can lead to serious health issues, reduced performance and economic losses, even on well-managed farms and ranches. In this episode, we explore how foreign materials and toxins can unintentionally enter feed, water and pastures. We discuss common risks including hardware disease, twine and net wrap.   Relevant Links: From a Piece of Wire to Contaminated Feed: Preventing Foreign Material Hazards in Beef Cattle Operations (article) Lead Poisoning in Beef Cattle (webpage) Mycotoxins (webpage) Consumption of Foreign Materials and Toxins (infographic) Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator (interactive tool)

When beef cattle producers administer injections, the choices they make can have a significant impact on both effectiveness of the products being administered and carcass quality at the end of the production chain. Even when cattle are far from entering the food supply, overlooking proper injection practices can have broader consequences that affect the entire industry. In this episode, we explore best practices for injections in beef cattle.   Relevant Links:  Injection Best Practices for Beef Cattle (article) Injection Techniques (resource) Remote Drug Delivery (webpage) Understanding the Five W's of Cattle Injections: Who, What, When, Where & Why (article) Pregnancy Detection Tool (interactive tool)