Cattle

The Waldron Grazing Co-Op Part One; Grazing Practices

In part one of our interview with Mike Roberts of the Waldron Grazing Co-op we talk about rotational grazing, the format of the co op and pasture set up. For more information about the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association: check out their website at https://www.foothillsforage.com/
For more information about the Waldron; check out http://waldronranch.com/
As always, feel free to drop by PCBFA's website at https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
to check out our research and upcoming events.
 
Our theme music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com

Tips for Living with Wildlife with Robb Stavne

In this episode, we have a chat with Robb Stavne of Sora Ecological Consulting. Robb talks about dealing with predation, and other issues, as well as methods of control. We also discuss using cattle to maintain wildlife habitats, and how ranchers and farmers can keep their operations profitable while making room for wildlife.
 
To learn more about any of the topics we discussed today, or get some resources or funding on your own operation, reach out to any of the following conservation associations.
Cows and Fish https://cowsandfish.org/
Alberta Conservation Association https://www.ab-conservation.com/
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation https://www.aiwc.ca/
Alberta Environmental Farm Plan https://www.albertaefp.com/
 
As always, feel free to reach out to PCBFA as well at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Music for this episode was Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Livestock Water Crossings with the MPWA

In today's episode, Adam Norris and Rhonda Clarke-Gauthier talk with us about their Livestock Water Crossing project, and how the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is working to improve water quality and quantity.
 
For more info on the MPWA check out their website here: https://www.mightypeacewatershedalliance.org/
 
Also check out the the Alberta Conservation Association https://www.ab-conservation.com/
Cows and Fish: https://cowsandfish.org/
and the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society https://www.awes-ab.ca/
 
And as always PCBFA's website is https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The music for our intro and outro is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, Check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Leptospirosis and Wildlife Diseases with Dr Dayna Goldsmith

In this episode we have Dr Dayna Goldsmith, an Anatomic pathologist at the University of Calgary talk about her experiences with Leptospirosis and other wildlife diseases as well as what livestock owners can do to prevent infection. 
For more information on the Diagnostic Services Unit at the University of Calgary, check out their website here: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/home
Curious about how the DSU works or their expanded services? check out the FAQ's here; https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/diagnostics/faqs-expanded-livestock-diagnostic-services Or our episode with Dr Jen Davies!
Check out the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website as well for more information on wildlife disease! http://www.cwhc-rcsf.ca/
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Reading Feed Tests with Barry Yaremcio

In this episode, Johanna and Monika have a chat with Nutritionist Barry Yaremcio about how to read a feed test, mineral selection, and feeding your cows through the winter.
Barry's Website; https://www.beefconsultant.com/
Fact Sheets;
Winter Feeding Programs for Cows and Calves: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex8908/$file/420-52-3.pdf
Beef Ration Rules of Thumb: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex9146/$file/420_52-4.pdf?OpenElement
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com

Grazing Perennials with Andrea Hanson

In this episode, Johanna discusses using perennials for forage and extending the grazing season with rancher and beef extension specialist Andrea Hanson. For more information on High Legume Grazing check out the Alberta agriculture fact sheet here: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/aet16292/$FILE/high-legume-pasture-learnings.pdf
 
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Animal Pathology Services with DR Jennifer Davies

In this episode we discuss animal pathology (the study of disease) with DR Jennifer Davies from the University of Calgary's pathology lab.
The Diagnostic Services Unit Website can be found here: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/home
For more information on Livestock Diagnostic services check out the U of C's FAQ page: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/diagnostics/faqs-expanded-livestock-diagnostic-services
Check out a submission form here;  https://vet.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/1/VET-DSU-Pathology-Forms-Production_Animal_Equine-v3.pdf
 
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